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R H Harwood1, S Ebrahim

  • 1Department of Health Care of the Elderly, London Hospital Medical School, Royal London Hospital.

Age and Ageing
|January 1, 1992
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Relocating elderly residents to better facilities showed small improvements in disability. Mortality rates remained stable, suggesting positive outcomes from improved accommodation for continuing-care residents.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hospital closures necessitate resident relocation.
  • Elderly individuals in continuing care require specialized, appropriate accommodation.
  • Assessing the impact of relocation on health and disability is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of relocating elderly continuing-care residents to new or refurbished accommodation.
  • To assess changes in resident disability post-relocation.
  • To examine mortality rates following the relocation.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred and one elderly residents were relocated.
  • Disability was assessed using the Barthel and CAPE scores.
  • Mortality rates were compared before and after relocation.

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Main Results:

  • Small improvements in disability were observed during the relocation period.
  • These improvements were greater than those in a subsequent 2-month control period.
  • Monthly mortality rates in the 6 months post-relocation did not differ significantly from the previous year.

Conclusions:

  • Relocation to more appropriate accommodation may positively impact resident disability.
  • The study suggests that improved living environments can benefit elderly continuing-care residents.
  • Further research could explore long-term effects and specific environmental factors.