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  • Community Health

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  • Social isolation and loneliness are significant challenges for many older adults.
  • Strong social networks are linked to improved health outcomes in later life.
  • Elder cohousing offers a potential model for addressing these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the phenomenon of "aging better together intentionally" in an elder cohousing community.
  • To understand the collective coping mechanisms and benefits of intentional elder cohousing.
  • To develop a conceptual model of successful group aging.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth interviews with 26 elder cohousing residents (average age 73).
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to develop a conceptual model.
  • Quantitative survey data collected three years later to validate the model.

Main Results:

  • Communal coping emerged as the core mechanism for "aging better together intentionally."
  • Quantitative data confirmed benefits including mutual support, increased aging acceptance, and reduced social isolation.
  • The study identified key factors contributing to positive aging outcomes in this setting.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults possess agency and diverse aging experiences.
  • Sharing knowledge about aging within a community enhances quality of life.
  • The conceptual model provides a framework for interventions to promote better aging in shared living environments.