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CHAPTER 2: LIVE Evidence suggests that approximately two thirds of the na on's senior popula on wants to age in their current community. While many of Cary's seniors will likely choose to stay in their own home, some households are seeking housing alterna ves that are more affordable, provide be er accessibility features that address mobility challenges, create more opportuni es for engagement with neighbors and friends, are be er served by transit, and are more accessible to healthcare and other needed services and ac vi es. Aging in community provides more health benefits to aging seniors because social interac on is one of the key indicators of health outcomes. Many senior housing models exist for encouraging social interac on: con nuing care re rement communi es, age-restricted apartments and condominiums, co-housing developments, and neighborhood eldercare homes. Housing Preferences for Aging Seniors Glacier Circle is California's cu ng edge example of a premier senior co- housing development where a dozen residents who have known each other for years share in the management of the neighborhood, crea ng a strong sense of connec on and community. 18