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![[ In suburban St. Louis, a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) caters to seniors who wish to live independently in their homes and stay connected with peers and support services.
Lillian Micelli, 89, with her dog, Nicky, says the NORC allows her to stay in her home of 25 years, where she can visit a lifetime of memories every day. ]](/usnews/php/galleries/image.php/54/18/18.jpg) |
| CHARLIE ARCHAMBAULT FOR USN&WR |
| In suburban St. Louis, a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) caters to seniors who wish to live independently in their homes and stay connected with peers and support services. Lillian Micelli, 89, with her dog, Nicky, says the NORC allows her to stay in her home of 25 years, where she can visit a lifetime of memories every day. |