Characteristics of Continuing Care Retirement Communities in U.S.A.

미국의 연속 보호은퇴주거단지의 특성에 관한 연구

  • 곽인숙 (우석대학교 의상·주택학부 주택전공)
  • Published : 2001.12.01

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the possibility of application of Continuing Care Retirement Community concepts for the development of elderly housing in Korea. The data was collected from 28 CCRC models in "Design", an Annual Publication of Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management, from 1999 to 2001. This paper comers the potential benefits of CCRC ; provide support services, prepare appropriate environment and promote social interactions. The further research about how to develop and manage CCRC will be necessary in the future.

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