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Adopting The Lifelong Communities Initiative In The Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Corneil Montgomery
Adopting The Lifelong Communities Initiative In The Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Corneil Montgomery
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The older adult population has been growing since 1950. The quality of life of older Atlanta citizens may be reduced if adopted Lifelong Communities (LLC) initiative principles are executed poorly or not at all. The purpose of this case study was to describe and explore the experiences of local government officials in Atlanta, Georgia who have adopted LLC initiatives. Research questions focused on local government officials' experiences adopting the LLC initiative, their use of the LLC principles, as well as the benefits and challenges encountered when integrating principles within organizations and communities to ensure quality of life for persons served. …