Andrew Scharlach
Creating Age-Friendly Communities Through the Experiences of Villages: Summary of Longitudinal Member Outcomes
This report summarizes the results of a longitudinal survey that assessed changes over time in self reported outcomes of Village members.
2017
Do Villages Promote Aging in Place? Results of a Longitudinal Study
Villages are a new, grassroots, consumer-directed model in the US that aims to promote aging in place and prevent unwanted relocations for older adults.
Villages provide seniors with opportunities for social engagement, civic engagement, and an array of support services.
2016
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Age-Friendly Community Initiatives: Conceptual Issues and Key Questions
US public policy and programs for older adults traditionally have focused on the delivery of benefits to targeted individuals.
2015
A Tale of Two Community Initiatives for Promoting Aging in Place: Similarities and Differences in the National Implementation of NORC Programs and Villages
Villages and Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Supportive Service Programs (NORC programs) are among the most prominent community-based models for promoting aging in place. To advance systematic understanding of their development, this study examined how these models have been implemented nationally and the models’ similarities and differences.
2013
The 'Village' Model: A Consumer-Driven Approach for Aging in Place
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.
2012
The 'Village' Model: A Consumer-driven Approach for Aging in Place
This US 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.
2011
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."