Many older people worry about having to move out of their homes as they age. When it comes to living a long, independent life, not all neighborhoods are created equal. Communities built for driving, expensive housing and isolation can push people into institutions when they might prefer to age at home.

Here in LA, Little Tokyo’s tight-knit community is known as a model place for people to get old at home. For Patty and Steve Nagano, it’s a community worth preserving.

Patty and Steve’s story