Afro- and Age-Futurism: Imagining a Better Future for All Elders (in Generations)

Article by Dr. Norma Thomas and Dr. Raina J. León

“Aging in place came into prominence in the 1970s, with research investigating why older adults preferred to age where they lived versus being moved to facilities outside their communities. The emphasis was on place, and the interaction of the older adult with their environment. Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) were an outgrowth of this research and emphasized providing services where large numbers of older adults live. While these communities were not designed with older adults in mind, a significant percentage of the populations that lives in NORCs is older adults…” [Full article here. Published November 16, 2021]