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NORC supportive services model implementation and community capacity.

Jan M Ivery¹, Deborah Akstein-Kahan, Kathleen C Murphy

¹School of Social Work, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. jivery@gsu.edu

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

|December 24, 2009

Summary

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As older adults age, the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) model supports their needs. Community capacity and strong partnerships are key to successful NORC implementation and positive participant experiences.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Community Health
Public Health Policy

Background:

Aging populations present challenges for existing service delivery systems.
The Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) model offers a framework for supporting older adults within their existing communities.
Limited research exists on the impact of community capacity on NORC model implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how community capacity influences the implementation of the NORC model.
To identify key themes from participant and service provider perspectives in diverse NORC settings.

Main Methods:

A community capacity framework was employed.
Qualitative analysis of interviews with participants and service providers at two distinct NORC sites was conducted.

Main Results:

Perceptions of a strong sense of community positively influenced the NORC experience.
Effective partnership management was identified as a crucial factor for both participants and providers.
Community capacity emerged as a significant determinant of NORC model success.

Conclusions:

Sense of community and effective partnership management are vital for successful NORC implementation.
Understanding and leveraging community capacity can enhance NORC program effectiveness.
Further research into community capacity building is recommended for optimizing services for aging populations.