Aging at Home: Neighbors helping NeighborsVolunteering with elderly can seem daunting as there are many scenarios that could arise. Don't worry though! This video will walk you through tips and tricks, to make volunteering a breeze so you can focus on spending time with your neighbor.
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What’s an "Aging-at-Home Village"?
A “village” is a group of like-minded people in a geographic area who come together to figure out and develop the resources they will need to age comfortably in their own homes. Like Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), villages embrace the strategy of bringing services to people rather than moving people to services.
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Why is Aging-at-Home Important?
Aging at home is important for a multitude of reasons and is a phenomena of that was once very popular is on the rise once again. Aging at home has numerous health benefits for the elderly and is becoming more necessary again.
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