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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > local communities > retirement communities
... > contexts > demography > residence characteristics > housing > older Americans > retirement communities
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic measurements > demography > residence characteristics > housing > older Americans > retirement communities
... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > residence characteristics > housing > older Americans > retirement communities

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retirement communities  

Definition

  • Most older Americans wish to remain in their homes if at all possible—to “age in place” without having to move. Thus, much of the current policy thrusts are directed to supporting this desire. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Retirement Communities]

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