Journal article
Older Adults' Self-Reported Barriers to Aging in Place
Journal of applied gerontology, v 40(12), pp 1678-1686
Dec 2021
PMID: 33522379
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Abstract
Current literature on aging in place highlights the socioemotional components that act as barriers to remaining in the home, but it often neglects actionable safety features of the home which may also pose a threat. Furthermore, this literature often neglects self-reported barriers to aging in place. Utilizing grounded theory, a retrospective review of home safety assessments completed in Philadelphia analyzed older adult reports to determine what factors older adults view as barriers to their aging in place plans. Overarching categories that were discovered through the data analysis process included barriers related to home mobility and safety, personal health, access to community services, home improvement and maintenance needs, general safety concerns, and bathroom safety. Results indicate that older adults can identify many barriers to aging within their home, but that accessing support and services to overcome these barriers requires additional resources and funding.
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- Title
- Older Adults' Self-Reported Barriers to Aging in Place
- Creators
- Brianna Brim - Salus UniversityStacy Fromhold - Salus UniversityShannon Blaney - Salus University
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied gerontology, v 40(12), pp 1678-1686
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Occupational Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000620791500001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85100513242
- Other Identifier
- 991022009889904721
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- Gerontology