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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.

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  • 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.