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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Growing interest in community-level support for aging in place.
  • Limited research on older adults' perceptions of neighborly support for remaining at home.
  • Gaps in understanding how community initiatives impact neighborly relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore older adults' perceptions of neighbor support for aging in place.
  • To examine the influence of Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Supportive Service Programs (NORC programs) on neighborly support.
  • To identify factors that facilitate or limit neighbor support for independent living.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 41 older adults in NORC program areas.
  • Grounded theory approach for data analysis.
  • Focus on understanding experiences with neighbor support and community programs.

Main Results:

  • NORC programs facilitated information sharing and expanded social networks.
  • Participants noted limitations in NORC programs' impact on direct neighborly support.
  • External support sources beyond neighbors are crucial for overcoming aging-in-place challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Neighbor-helping-neighbors initiatives are valuable complements to formal care and family support.
  • Aging in place requires a multi-faceted approach, integrating various support systems.
  • Community programs can enhance but not replace the need for diverse support structures.