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Make your senior years safe and socially fun with the idea of senior cohousing and a book on the topic that shows how seniors can custom-build their neighborhood to fit their needs. This is housing built by seniors; not for them; and emphasizes independence and social networking. Any library strong in gerontology or social science and many a general lending library needs this. - James A. Cox; The Midwest Book Review As a Baby Boomer; Ive joked for a few years that well all end up living communally again because Social Security will be broke...This is one of the better ways to envision it."--Sacramento BeeNo matter how rich life is in youth and middle age; the elder years can bring on increasing isolation and loneliness as social connections lessen; especially if friends and family members move away.Senior cohousing fills a niche for this demographicmdash;the healthy; educated; and proactive adults who want to live in a social and environmentally vibrant community. These seniors are already wanting to ward off the aging process; so they are unlikely to want to live in assisted housing. Senior cohousing revolves around custom-built neighborhoods organized by the seniors themselves in order to fit in with their real needs; wants; and aspirations for health; longevity; and quality of life.Senior Cohousing is a comprehensive guide to joining or creating a cohousing project; written by the US leader in the field. The author deals with all the psychological and logistical aspects of senior cohousing and addresses common concerns; fears; and misunderstandings. He emphasizes the many positive benefits of cohousing; including:Better physical; mental; emotional; and spiritual healthFriendships and accessible social contactSafety and securityAffordabilityShared resourcesSuccessful aging requires control of onersquo;s life; and todays generation of seniorsmdash;the baby boomersmdash;will find that this book holds a compelling vision for their future.Charles Durrett is a principal at McCamant Durrett in Nevada City; California; a firm that specializes in affordable cohousing. He co-authored the groundbreaking Cohousing with his wife and business partner; Kathryn McCamant.