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Aging in Place and the Transformation of Urban Neighborhoods

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Older adults who age in place often become 'anchors' of familiarity in their neighborhoods, yet as these areas transform—through renovation, new businesses, or demographic shifts—their access to essential services like grocery stores and pharmacies can decline, leading to 'food deserts' and social isolation.

Why this is interesting

Most people say they want to stay in their own homes as they age—but what happens when the neighborhood they love begins to change around them? Can the very community they rely on become a source of strain instead of support?