Seattle-Area Villages Help Seniors Age in Place

Nonprofit organizations provide community support and services to allow older adults to maintain independence.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:55am

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Join a panel discussion with leaders from the Aging in Place Village movement in the Seattle area, including Denise Klein of Wider Horizons, Chris Alin, and Rebecca Fogarty of the PNA Village. The Village model provides community-based support and services to help seniors stay in their homes as they age.

Why it matters

The Village Movement offers an alternative to seniors having to leave their homes as they get older, allowing them to maintain their independence and quality of life. These nonprofit, membership-based organizations provide assistance with daily tasks, social activities, and connections to resources.

The details

The Village Movement is a community-based approach to aging in place, with volunteers and staff providing support services to help seniors remain independent in their homes. The panel will discuss how each village is unique, tailoring services to the specific needs of their local community.

  • The panel discussion will take place on February 1, 2026.
  • Wider Horizons, an elder village in Seattle, has been serving residents since 2015.

The players

Denise Klein

Executive Director of Wider Horizons, an elder village serving Seattle residents since 2015. She has received national awards for her leadership in the aging services field.

Chris Alin

Known for her hands-on leadership style and ability to navigate complexity, she works in the senior living industry combining her passion for supporting older adults with problem-solving and coordination skills.

Rebecca Fogarty

Program Manager of the PNA Village, a community-based organization that has been supporting neighbors in Northwest Seattle for nearly nine years.

Rebecca Crichton

Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging, bringing wisdom and purpose to her work with the aging community. She has master's degrees in child development and organizational development and is a Certified Coach.

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What’s next

The panel discussion will provide more information about the different Aging in Place Village models in the Seattle area and how older adults can get involved.

The takeaway

The Village Movement demonstrates how community-based, nonprofit organizations can empower seniors to age in place and maintain their independence, offering an alternative to leaving their homes as they get older.