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In American gerontology, an Elder Village (usually abbreviated to "Village") is an organization, usually staffed by volunteers, that provides services to the elderly in order to allow them to remain in their homes as they age. Villages are a part of the "aging in place" movement. Some Villages provide services to the physically handicapped who are not elderly as well.

The first Village was founded in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston in 2001.^[1] Approximately one dozen residents of the historic neighborhood wanted "to remain at home" once transportation and household chores became difficult, dangerous, or even impossible. They also wished to avoid becoming dependent on their children, but did not want to move to an old-age facility. They founded an organization to provide these services to the organization's members, who must live in Beacon Hill or the adjacent Back Bay neighborhood.^[2]

The organization grew slowly, learning from its mistakes. After five years in existence, it was the subject of an article in the New York Times, and the idea spread. Beacon Hill Village prepared a how-to manual for sale to those who would found other Villages.<Gross 6> By 2010, there were more than 50 Villages in the United States.(ElNasser) As of 2013, there are ___ Villages in operation in the United States, with another ___ forming.

"In many cities, neighborhoods are developing intentional communities, like Beacon Hill Village in Boston or Capitol Hill Village in Washington, membership organizations that aim to keep elders in their own homes by pooling resources for services like transportation and home maintenance."(Span)

"More than 50 villages in a neighbor-helping-neighbor system have sprouted in the past decade from California and Colorado to Nebraska and Massachusetts. They are run largely by volunteers and funded by grants and membership fees to provide services from transportation and grocery delivery to home repairs and dog walking." "AARP research shows that 90% of people want to grow old in their home and community." "Beacon Hill Village in Boston was the first in the movement, created by residents in 2001. It charges annual dues and delivers paid and volunteer help." (elNasser)

"Until recently, these villages have been limited to urban areas where seniors live in close proximity. The most famous is Boston's Beacon Hill Village, which offers consultations to other communities looking to replicate its model." (Bernstein)

"Avenidas Village in Palo Alto" is the first village in the SF Bay Area (Evans) "Here's how it works: Avenidas Village members pay an annual fee - singles pay 750,ドル couples, 900ドル. This buys them access to services that are often discounted for members: someone to cook, clean, do the laundry, fix the air conditioner, pick up groceries, make doctor's appointments, help them dress or get in and out of bed when they're laid up. It can even provide limited nursing care.[¶]Members pay the providers, often from the community, but the village staff and volunteers select and screen them, and can help coordinate these appointments. Avenidas Village also provides a social outlet, linking people with similar interests. It's one phone call away." (evans)

Nell Bernstein, Elder Villages Offer Independence Plus Community, Caring.com; updated Oct. 21, 2008; accessed 2013年05月17日.

Haya El Nasser, 'Villages' let elderly grow old at home, USA TODAY, 7/26/2010

Robin Evans, Senior villages that help elderly stay at home come to West Coast, San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 12, 2007; accessed 2013年05月17日

Niharika Mandhana, Growing Older in an Urban Village, The New York Times, August 15, 2011. accessed 2013年05月17日.

Emily A. Greenfield, Andrew E. Scharlach, Carrie L. Graham, Joan K. Davitt, and Amanda J. Lehning, A National Overview of Villages: Results from a 2012 Organizational Survey , Rutgers School of Social Work, Dec. 1, 2012.

Jane Gross, "Aging at Home: For a Lucky Few, a Wish Come True" The New York Times, February 9, 2006; accessed 2013年05月17日.

Jane Gross, "A Grass-Roots Effort to Grow Old at Home", The New York Times, August 14, 2007; accessed 2013年05月17日.

Paula Span, "Sharing a Table, and Much More", The New York Times, October 15, 2010; accessed 2013年05月17日.

Barbara Whitaker, "These Days, 'Retirement Living' Can Mean Many Things", The New York Times, February 6, 2005; accessed 2013年05月17日. (BHV is a "virtual retirement community")

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