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The Lived Worlds And Life Experiences Of Residents In University Linked Retirement Communities: A Qualitative Approach, Ramona B. Meraz Lewis
The Lived Worlds And Life Experiences Of Residents In University Linked Retirement Communities: A Qualitative Approach, Ramona B. Meraz Lewis
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This dissertation explores the important role that University-Linked Retirement Communities (ULRC) can play in helping older adults negotiate retirement transitions and develop post-retirement identities. Utilizing life course theory as the theoretical framework, the dissertation explores residents‘ attraction to and experiences in ULRCs. One of the innovative ways that learning in retirement is being addressed is through the practice of ULRCs. ULRCs are designed and built for retirees who want to enjoy living near or on a college campus, offering a retirement living experience focused on the scholarly and the social; the concept is one to meet the needs of both …