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Variations on the Village Model
Amanda J Lehning1, Andrew E Scharlach2, Joan K Davitt1
11 University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.
Summary
Community-based Villages help older adults age in place. Research found no single Village model exists, but developed a typology based on member involvement, services, and funding, impacting future implementation and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Community Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Villages are community initiatives supporting older adults aging in place.
- These models have rapidly expanded since the early 2000s.
- Variations in the Village model exist, challenging uniform implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine variations in the characteristics of the Village model.
- To develop a typology of Villages based on empirical data.
- To understand the implications of Village typology for implementation and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a sample of Villages in the United States.
- Examination of Village characteristics, including member involvement, service provision, and funding.
- Development of a typology based on conceptual and empirical findings.
Main Results:
- No uniform Village model was identified.
- A typology of Villages was developed, reflecting consumer involvement.
- Descriptive analyses suggest differences in member, community, and organizational characteristics across Village types.
Conclusions:
- The developed typology offers insights into Village implementation and sustainability.
- Understanding Village types is crucial for tailoring them to specific community contexts.
- Further research is needed to explore the suitability of different Village types in various settings.
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