Programs that coordinate a broad range of services to support the ability of older adults who live in a particular apartment building, high rise or other housing complex or a particular neighborhood remain in their homes. The NORC model involves public-private partnerships that unite social service and health care providers, housing managers or representatives of neighborhood associations and community residents, especially older adults. NORCs occur in communities not originally built for older adults but which have a large number of older residents due to people aging in place, moving to an age-integrated community or staying behind when younger residents move away. The programs typically receive funding from nonprofits, government agencies and philanthropic organizations, and are supported by a group of community stakeholders (businesses, faith based organizations, cultural institutions and others). NORCs are located in large and small communities across the economic spectrum from dense, urban neighborhoods to sprawling suburbs and remote rural towns. The partners organize and develop a mix of services that may include transportation, recreational and educational activities, housekeeping, social adult day programs, nursing services to help older persons manage chronic conditions and other programs currently needed by residents to keep them healthy and independent.
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