Kathryn McDonough
It Takes a Village: Community Practice, Social Work, and Aging-in-Place
The US population of older adults will increase significantly in the coming decades. Most of these individuals prefer to age in their homes and communities. However, most communities are not prepared to handle the long-term care needs of an aging population.
This article examines one model that communities are using to help older adults age-in-place, the Village.
2011
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."