Book contents
- Seniorland
- Seniorland
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Retirement Communities
- 3 The Villages
- 4 Big Size Fits All?
- 5 Small Communities Nested in a Massive Community
- 6 Innovation Culture
- 7 Self-Serving Volunteering
- 8 Limitations in a Land of Unlimited Opportunities
- 9 Bubble Communication
- 10 Neighboring Death
- 11 Aging Differently
- Appendix
- References
- Index
11 - Aging Differently
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 September 2025
Book contents
- Seniorland
- Seniorland
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Retirement Communities
- 3 The Villages
- 4 Big Size Fits All?
- 5 Small Communities Nested in a Massive Community
- 6 Innovation Culture
- 7 Self-Serving Volunteering
- 8 Limitations in a Land of Unlimited Opportunities
- 9 Bubble Communication
- 10 Neighboring Death
- 11 Aging Differently
- Appendix
- References
- Index
Summary
The final chapter compares The Villages to other retirement communities, aging in place, and aging in community. Drawing on the study’s findings and the perceptions of interviewed individuals, it highlights how The Villages’ unique characteristics – including its size, innovation culture, bubble communication, opportunities for meaningful involvement, social networks, and communal coping – generally enhance residents’ well-being. The chapter also summarizes The Villages’ weaknesses and presents key takeaways about the societal meanings of its success.
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- SeniorlandAging in a Retirement Metropolis, pp. 184 - 198Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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