As Boomers grow older, they are changing the way our culture views old
age and the possibilities for innovative living arrangements. Boomers
will stay active in the community and be among the healthiest 70 and
80-year-olds in U.S. history. No wonder that new living arrangements
are emerging like intergenerational housing communities, nursing homes
that are more like neighbourhood houses than hospitals, and small homes
on college campuses.Meanwhile, some senior centers are also evolving into progressive café-style environments that
emphasize healthy aging with nutritious, appealing food choices,
exercise classes like yoga and Pilates, and intergenerational volunteer
opportunities. For more information on changing the culture of aging and the long-term care of elders in America, visit
The Pioneer Network,
a nationwide coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to
revolutionizing the traditional nursing home model so that in future we
do not have the isolated "geriatric ghettos" of today.[
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