VILLAGE TO VILLAGE NETWORKS: ACCESSING MOBILE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO HELP AGE IN PLACE

摘要

Village to Village Network (VtV) is a national peer to peer network to help establish and continuously improve management of their own villages whether in large metropolitan areas, rural towns or suburban settings. The mission of VtV is to enable communities to establish and effectively manage aging in community organizations initiated and inspired by volunteer members. Approximately 190 Villages are operating in the US, Australia and the Netherlands with 185 additional Villages in development. Villages in San Francisco and the Bay Peninsula, both members of VtV, have developed as backups to their existing core of volunteer drivers, an on-demand transportation services meeting a major need of older adults to age in place. This presentation provides use cases and older adult testimonials on use and impact of on-demand transportation services for Village members.