The desire to stay in community as we age is universal.  The World Health Organization believes housing’s importance as a social determinant of health is growing.  Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life. The desire to remain in our homes and communities as we age is felt around the world. As a result, there is a great need for safe, supportive housing (or housing-related services and arrangements) to promote health, prevent injury, delay the need for institutional care, reduce social isolation, and build intergenerational connection and stronger families and communities.

                                                                                                  “Approaches to Successful Aging in Community from 25 Countries," Grantmakers in Aging)