Naturally occurring retirement communities (Updated 6/18/24) Naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs, are residential areas where a significant portion of the population consists of older adults who have aged in place over time. Unlike traditional retirement communities, NORCs are not planned or developed specifically for seniors; …
Senior Safety with National Night Out
National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday of August - this year, it’s August 1st. This is a nationwide community event in which you can learn more about police-sponsored programs in your area, such as neighborhood watch groups, drug prevention and safety information. Accompanied by food, music and safety demonstrations by local …
Finding the Right Community Infographic – Livable Communities
Livable communities enhance the quality of life of those that live there. They are inclusive, engaging and help provide residents a safe, enjoyable and usable life among their neighbors. Livable communities are made up of a variety of elements, including housing, education, transportation, culture, recreation and others that help create a …
Building Communities Friendly to Aging
In February and March of 2008 an online conference was held to highlight the why and how of creating aging friendly communities. The Creating Aging-Friendly Communities conference brought people and organizations together who are working to make their cities more friendly to the aging in place. Cities all over the country are experiencing rapid …
College to build Aging in Place Community on Campus
Purchase College in Albany now has approval to build a senior community on-campus. The college has been trying to get approval for this project for years and is looked at as a win-win situation for the college (and it's students) and the future residents. The community will contain up to 385 senior housing units and will be the only one its kind on …
