Commonwealth Magazine featured an opinion piece by President and CEO of 2Life Communities and MHAC Executive Committee Member Amy Schectman on how “aging in community” is preferable to “aging in place.
The nonprofit senior living provider defines “aging in the community” as living a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment. While the physical design of communities and insufficient retirement savings present obstacles to aging in community, 2Life is leading through example and innovation to show how communities as well as senior living can improve the health and well being of older adults.