Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: Scoping Review.

Simone Parniak Vincent G DePaul Clare Frymire Samuel DePaul Catherine Donnelly

Published in: JMIR aging (2022)

This review synthesizes the NORC literature to date and demonstrates that NORC-SSPs have potential as an alternative model of supporting aging in place. Longitudinal research exploring the impacts of both NORCs and NORC-SSPs on older adult health and well-being is recommended. Future research should also explore ways to improve the sustainability of NORC-SSPs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
systematic review
mental health
physical activity
human health
current status
middle aged
young adults
health promotion
climate change