A naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) refers to

a. buildings or neighborhoods where the residents have aged over the years.
b. mobile home retirement areas placed near natural areas, such as national parks.
c. nursing homes comprised of mostly elderly people.
d. resort areas composed mostly of retired residents.


ANSWER: a

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