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219 appendix a Glossary of Alternative Models affinity group—See niche retirement community. aging in place—remaining in your own home throughout your life, even if you have physical or cognitive challenges. cohousing—an intentional community, architecturally designed to include a private apartment or house for each resident or family, with shared common spaces to accommodate group meals and gatherings. Usually governed by consensus. Most units are purchased, but some cohousing communities include rental units. Community Without Walls, Inc. (CWW)—a network of older people dedicated to creating friendship and social opportunities for members, who pay modest dues. Volunteer-run and organized in chapters known as houses. to date there is one Community Without Walls, in Princeton, New Jersey. condominium—Similar to a housing cooperative, but with different legal and financial arrangements. residents own their apartments or townhouses , rather than a share of the whole, and generally do not have as strong a sense of community as co-ops, especially those co-ops that are limited-equity. That said, most cohousing communities are set up legally as condominiums. continuing care retirement community (CCRC)—a retirement community owned and operated by a private or nonprofit corporation that includes all levels of care, from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Payment options vary, but typically a large initial payment in addition to monthly payments includes care for life. housing cooperative—a member-owned nonprofit housing community, made up of apartments, townhouses, single-family homes, or mobile homes. Co-op member-owners buy a share in the housing cooperative which gives them full rights to their own apartment or house. Cooperatives are democratically run. Some are called “limited equity” to maintain affordability, and others are “market rate,” meaning their prices fluctuate with the market. 220 With a Little Help from Our Friends naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)—any neighborhood or locale with a significant portion of older people who have aged in place. Those that have created supportive service programs are called NOrC-SSPs, or NOrCs for short. NOrCs are not membership-based but instead serve all older people in the given area who request help. Supportive services may be paid for by municipal or county governments, housing cooperatives, grants, and modest fees. niche retirement community—an apartment or housing development created on behalf of a constituency who share a common identity, such as sexual orientation, labor union membership, artistic inclination, or religious faith. a niche community may be built by a developer, an entrepreneur , or a nonprofit organization, and houses or apartments may be offered for rent or for sale. Some are affordable; many are not. retirement community—age-restricted community, typically for those fifty-five and older. Usually privately owned and operated, with planned activities, public dining areas, and amenities such as fitness rooms, golf courses, or pools. also known as active adult communities. (See also continuing care retirement community.) Village model—a neighbors-helping-neighbors membership organization, dedicated to helping people age in place. assistance is typically provided by a combination of volunteers and paid staff. Members have a central contact point for non-medical assistance, such as transportation and home maintenance, as well as for social connections and activities. Members typically pay dues to cover staff and office expenses in addition to raising money through grants, fund raising appeals, and special events. ...

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