For decades, Americans choosing where to retire have weighed familiar questions: Which states have lower taxes? Where are homes still affordable? What is the weather like? How close is the nearest grandchild?Increasingly, another question is drawing attention: How safe is it to grow older there?A new analysis from CareScout suggests that retirement security extends beyond investment portfolios and healthcare costs. Using seven measures—including elder fraud, violent crime, property crime, police staffing, fall-related deaths, traffic fatalities involving older drivers and hospital capacity—the report ranks the safest and most challenging states for retirement in 2026.While the overall rankings are worth a look,…