The Influence of Self-Selection on Older Adults' Active Living in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey D. Grant-Savela
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Self Selection ◽  
Naturally Occurring

scholarly journals Promising Aging in Community Models in the U.S.: Village, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), Cohousing, and University-Based Retirement Community (UBRC)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233372142110154
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou ◽  
Xian Cao
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Pull Factors ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
The U.S

Aging in Community (AIC) is the preferred way to age. This systematic review identified promising AIC models in the U.S. and analyzed model characteristics and push-pull factors from older adults’ perspectives. Push factors are those driving older adults to leave, while pull factors attract them to stay in a community. We conducted a two-phase search strategy using eight databases. Phase I identified promising AIC models and Phase II expanded each specific model identified. Fifty-two of 244 screened articles met the criteria and were analyzed. We identified four promising AIC models with the potential to achieve person-environment (P-E) fit, including village, naturally occurring retirement community (NORC), cohousing, and university-based retirement community (UBRC). Each has a unique way of helping older adults with their aging needs. Similar and unique push-pull factors of each AIC model were discussed. Analyses showed that pull factors were mostly program factors while push factors were often individual circumstances. Continued research is needed to address the challenges of recruiting minority older adults and those of lower socio-economic status, meeting older adults’ diverse and dynamic needs, and conducting comparative studies to share lessons learned across the globe.

Participation in community activities through Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Supportive Service Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1987-2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
EMILY A. GREENFIELD ◽  
REBECCA L. MAULDIN
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
The Social ◽  
Supportive Service ◽  
Community Contexts

ABSTRACTNaturally Occurring Retirement Community Supportive Service Programs (NORC Programs) constitute a national model in the United States of America that aims to benefit older adults ageing in place in their own homes and communities. One central aspect of NORC Programs is the provision of community activities to facilitate older adults’ connections with others. Guided by ecological systems theory, we explored from older adults’ perspectives what influences their participation in the community activities offered by NORC Programs, as well as the meaning of the social contact that such participation affords. We used data from an in-depth interview study with 41 older residents across seven NORC Program sites in the greater New York City area. Themes regarding influences on participation included individual circumstances (personal desire for social activity and health status), programmatic factors (relationships with staff and appeal of the activities) and community contexts (appeal of the other attendees). Perceptions of other attendees also emerged as an influence on the social effects of participation, which ranged from experiencing social contact alone to creating independent friendships. Overall, findings indicate that programme features combine with individual and community contexts to influence diverse experiences of community activities. In addition to implications for organisational practice, we interpret the results in terms of directions for future research regarding how community-based organisations can influence social integration in later life.

scholarly journals Housing Models Promoting Aging in Community-A Brief Report on Key Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
The Village

The majority of older adults prefer aging in their own homes or communities. Four promising housing models promoting Aging-In-Community (AIC), including the village, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), senior cohousing, and University-Based Retirement Community (UBRC) were reviewed.

Sandra O'Brien Cousins and Tammy Horne (Eds.). Active Living Among Older Adults: Health Benefits and Outcomes. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner/Mazel, 1999.

2000 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-433
Author(s):  
Anita M. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Personnes Âgées ◽  
Active Living

RÉSUMÉCe livre regroupe et critique des données empiriques sur toute une étendue d'avantages de l'exercice physique sur la santé des personnes âgées. Il se fonde sur une revue de quelque 1 500 études publiées depuis 1994. Il constitue un survol exhaustif du sujet présenté en sections bien divisées et répertoriées et une base importante d'interprétation des nombreuses études qui se font dans ce domaine en expansion rapide.

Perceived barriers and contributors to sense of purpose in life in retirement community residents

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Nathan A. Lewis ◽  
Naomi Reesor ◽  
Patrick L. Hill
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Sense Of Purpose ◽  
The Social ◽  
Continuing Care Retirement Communities ◽  
Retirement Facilities

Abstract Despite the growing use of retirement communities and ageing care facilities, little is known about how residing in retirement residences may impact aspects of older adult wellbeing. Living in these communities may hold particular influence on residents’ sense of purpose, if they feel limited in their opportunities for individual action, or could serve to promote purposefulness depending on the social connections available. The current study sought to explore contributing factors as well as barriers to purpose in older adults living in three continuing care retirement communities. Using brief semi-structured interviews, 18 older adults were asked to describe their purpose in life, community-related activities and any perceived challenges limiting their ability to pursue this purpose. Thematic analysis was used to examine themes common across interviews. Interviews presented a mixed picture of the nature of purposefulness in retirement facilities. Residents espoused several benefits of community living such as social and leisure opportunities, while also noting several obstacles to their purpose, including health concerns and the belief that purpose in life was not relevant for older adults. These findings provide insight into how older adults can derive a sense of purpose from activities within their retirement community and how facilities can better tailor programmes to promote purposefulness and support personally valued roles for residents.

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