Neighborhood Naturally Occurring

	NNORC Volunteer Form NNORC, the Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, is an interfaith partnership led by Jewish Family Services of NENY. Community and Program Partners are Senior Services of Albany, Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, United Jewish Federation of NENY, St. Peter's Home Care and Choices program, Catholic Charities, St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, University at Albany School of Social Welfare, and College of Saint Rose. NNORC allow adults to remain in their homes and gives them opportunities for social interaction and increased access to health and social services. With the Baby Boom generation moving into the 60+ age range, the need for development of supportive services for older adults wishing to remain in their homes has never been more timely. As the first NNORC in the region, we hope this pilot program will serve as a model for other local communities and neighborhoods. It is our goal to promote innovative, supportive services to seniors who wish to live independently. By providing access to a range of health and supportive services, we hope to improve the residents' health, social outcomes and quality of life as they age in place. NNORC services include: Information and referral services Case management and case assistance Opportunities for volunteer activities among older residents Shopping assistance and friendly visiting Access to health screenings, walking and exercise programs Outreach to all residents in the NNORC geographic area The NNORC area is southwest section of Albany that has one of the highest concentrations of older adults in the Capital Region. According to the most recent US census, in the area of Albany, 27% of the residents are over the age of 60 and 47% of the households have at least one resident 65 years of age or older. The boundaries of the NNORC service area Academy Road/Marwill Street to the NYS Thruway; northwest to New Scotland Avenue; north and east to South Manning Boulevard; north to Western/Madison Avenue; east to South Main Avenue; south to Woodlawn and east to New Scotland Avenue/Academy Road. Many of the residents of the single- and two-family homes and garden apartments in this approximately 2 square mile region have lived in this area for many years. All of these residents aged 60 and above are eligible to participate in the NNORC project.