Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Since the early 2000s, Villages have emerged as an innovative model to help people remain
in their homes and to connect with their communities throughout later life. Villages have
been defined as self-governing,...
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Since the early 2000s, Villages have emerged as an innovative model to help people remain
in their homes and to connect with their communities throughout later life. Villages have
been defined as self-governing, grassroots, community-based organizations that coordinate
access to a variety of supportive services to promote aging in place, social integration,
health, and well-being. This report provides a national “snapshot” of the implementation of
Villages by presenting data from a survey of Villages in the United States (U.S.) conducted
from January through June of 2012. The report describes Villages at the national level in
terms of their organizational characteristics; finances; community setting and membership
characteristics; services; and organizational governance and collaborations.
December 1, 2012
A National Overview of Villages:
Results from a 2012 Organizational Survey
Emily A. Greenfield*, Andrew E. Scharlach+, Carrie L. Graham+,
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