Research & Publications

Village Impact Report

Village Movement California offers an infrastructure of community-based organizations that address the five goals of the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging. Learn how the Village Model of Care is a proven solution for meeting the needs of California’s aging adult population and advances the state’s plan for aging.

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Research

We are eager to share research findings from the field of aging and from our villages. As we grow, we will work with our members to gather stories and data that demonstrate our impact.

Publications

Village Movement California is referenced in recent articles published by CityLab, a Bloomberg publication, and Leading Age’s Home Health Care News.

The ‘New Normal’ for Many Older Adults Is on the Internet

More Seniors Age in Place Thanks to Growth of ‘Villages’

Visit these resources for compelling information relevant to aging issues.

University of California, Berkeley Study on Villages and Aging

Mather Life Ways Institute on Aging

Frameworks Institute – Reframing Aging

 

Community Care Connections members provide support through transportation assistance

Member Spotlight

Care Connections Network, Huntington Beach

Care Connections Network is a vibrant, active village located in suburban Huntington Beach, California. It is a faith-based village and its membership is comprised of both congregation and community members.  Members are focused on educational and social opportunities and the most popular of these is the monthly educational seminars with a free lunch. Seminar presenters are sourced from local community partners and vetted vendors or other organizations serving older adults often sponsor the lunch.