There’s No Place Like Home: Models of Supportive Communities for Elders
December 7, 2009 This document was written by Candace Baldwin, MCED, NCB Capital Impact, and Susan Poor, MPH, Susan Poor Consulting. California's older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. Those who do "age in community" can benefit in terms of their health and longevity. Seniors who maintain active social relationships and connections in the community may decrease their risk of institutionalization by almost one-half, according to one study. A 2006 study showed that having close friends and staying in contact with family members offers a "protective effect against the damaging effects . . .
