It Takes a Village

Today, there are a growing number of options for housing which allow older Americans to avoid moving into big independent or assisted living facilities. In an extensive feature story in today's New York Times the focus is on "aging in place."

Here's a sample from the Times article:

"Urban planners and senior housing experts say this movement, organized by residents rather than government agencies or social service providers, could make “aging in place” safe and affordable for a majority of elderly people. Almost 9 in 10 Americans over the age of 60, according to AARP polls, share the Allens’ wish to live out their lives in familiar surroundings."

Listen to a segment from Prime Time Focus with host Alyne Ellis on a Washington, D.C. project called Capitol Hill Village. Real Audio link.

Find more from AARP about housing choices, in this special web module.

More on Beacon Hill Village, and similar options, from AARP Bulletin.

Policy and Research from AARP for professionals in the field of aging.

Watch this short video about Capitol Hill Village, from AARP Broadcast (click play to get it started):