| Title |
Investigating the Potentials of Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)and NORC-Supportive Service Programs for Aging in Place Among Senior Residentsin Low-rise Housing Areas of Seoul- A Case Study of Mangwon 1 dong and 2 dong - |
| Authors |
김예리(Kim, Yerie) ; 박소현(Park, So Hyun) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.1.145 |
| Keywords |
Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC); NORC-Supportive Service Program(NORC-SSP); Active Aging; Age in Place; Low-rise residential area |
| Abstract |
As the aging population increases, numerous studies on South Korea's elderly community have emerged. The elderly tend to stay in their
familiar communities due to the emotional and economic challenges associated with moving. Similar models, like Naturally Occurring
Retirement Communities (NORCs) in the United States and Canada, support high-density areas where the elderly naturally reside. To
effectively sustain NORCs and address their shortcomings, it's crucial to implement suitable NORC Supportive Service Programs
(NORC-SSPs). Customized NORC-SSPs should be developed based on community vitality and senior residents' characteristics. This study
explores the applicability of NORCs in South Korea, specifically focusing on Mangwon-dong, an old low-rise residential area in Seoul. The
research considers both Vertical and Horizontal NORCs, revealing positive outcomes for Aging in Place, active aging through walking
activities, and community vitality in low-rise residential areas. However, low satisfaction with housing conditions in Horizontal NORCs
emphasizes the need for environmental improvements and NORC-SSP supplementation. The findings from Mangwon-dong could extend to
exploring NORCs in other low-rise residential areas in Seoul, addressing the growing concentration of the elderly population. |