Villages are a new, grassroots, consumer-directed model that aims to promote aging in place and prevent unwanted relocations for older adults. In exchange for a yearly membership fee, Villages provide seniors with opportunities for social engagement (social events and classes), civic engagement (...
This study examines the characteristics of the "Village" model, an innovative consumer-driven approach that aims to promote aging in place through a combination of member supports, service referrals, and consumer engagement. DESIGN AND METHODS:. Thirty of 42 fully operational Villages completed 2 ...
This article documents three new models of aging in place – naturally occurring retirement communities (NORC-SSPs), villages and campus-affiliated communities – and explores how they seek to provide both services and meaningful connections among members. Data from interviews and site visits reveal ...
Reframing Aging: Penn's Village Members Thrive While Aging in Place Villages help older neighbors age-in-place as they manage their environments, take advantage of opportunities for social and civic engagement, and improve or maintain health and well-being. National surveys repeatedly indicate that ...
Older people with success stories increasingly live in what are now called "elder villages" – grass-roots, communally organized neighborhoods or building groups that help them feel more engaged and enable them to maintain their independence.
Aging Americans stay home with the aid of 'Villages' Categories AgeTech (992) aging in place (178) Aging, ageism (60) AI and machine learning (143) analytics, predictive analytics (18) assistive technologies (92) baby boomers (392) caregivers (12) CES 2022 (6) CES 2023 (...
For each county-level unit, 3 PSUs (villages and urban neighborhoods) were randomly chosen with probability proportional to population (Zhao et al., 2014a). Hence CHARLS is nationally representative and representative of both rural and urban areas within China. Counties and districts in 28 ...
Challenges to Engaging Diverse Participants in Community-Based Aging in Place InitiativesGuided by resource dependence theory, this mixed-methods study examined organizational characteristics contributing to the perceived sustainability of Villages, a rapidly proliferating grassroots approach for promoting social ...
Evolution and role of conservation activities directed at terraced paddy fields: a case study of two villages in Okayama Prefecture In Japan, abandonment of arable land in terraced paddy fields has been caused by depopulation, aging, and agricultural policy in hilly and mountainous area... Kanda,...
10 Best Places in Austria To Retire To Have you ever thought about retiring in Austria? If so, great choice! This European nation is known for being chock-full of gorgeous modern cities, medieval towns, and quiet villages. And being a... ...