Article Publication Date:
3/18/2010
Summary:
Network with 'Villages' that are sprouting up in communities across the country. These initiatives allow people affordable options for staying in their own homes, and to remain active, independent, and civically connected to their communities. The Village to Village Network is an informal association of these groups, a national peer to peer network to help communities establish and continuously improve their Villages whether in large metropolitan areas, rural towns, or suburban settings.
Topics:
Housing
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
Village to Village
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
membership-driven; grass-roots organizations; access to affordable services; health and wellness programs; home repairs; social and educational activities and trips; Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities; NORCs
Contact
Rita Kostiuk
2011 Crystal Drive Suite 800
Arlington , VA 22202
Phone:
617-299-9638
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52374