The baby boomer generation seeks retirement options to enhance their lifestyle choices. For many, it is highly desirable to retire in the home where they have resided for decades. Equally important, many wish to remain part of an intergenerational environment while living active, independent, and social lives in a familiar neighborhood. Within the past few years, villages have emerged within communities around the country, attempting to meet these needs. This article describes the purpose, function, and structure of such villages, reviews the structure of organizations that operate villages, and outlines reasons supporters believe the village living concept is a successful form of retirement.
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