MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING

What are communities for a lifetime? Why build communities for a lifetime? How are communities for a lifetime built? Where are communities for a lifetime built? Who is involved in communities for a lifetime? When has Minnesota taken important steps?... Communities for a lifetime has received national attention since the concept was first introduced in 1999 in Florida. Similar concepts by different names have a longer history, such as senior-friendly communities, aging in place, and naturally occurring retirement communities. All of these concepts promote community features that foster healthy and successful aging across the lifespan.