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Kristine N Williams¹, Carol A B Warren

¹University of Kansas School of Nursing, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7502, USA. kwilliams1@kumc.edu

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Women in assisted living (AL) facilities desire to remain in their residences, valuing continuities with home and self. They comply with rules to avoid nursing homes, viewing AL as a distinct aging stage.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology of Aging
Healthcare Studies

Background:

Assisted living (AL) offers an intermediate care option between independent living and nursing homes.
The popularity and lifespan expansion necessitate understanding the AL experience.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of women residents in Midwestern assisted living facilities.
To understand resident preferences and motivations for remaining in AL settings.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study utilizing interviews and field research.
Exploration of four assisted living facilities in the Midwest.

Main Results:

Most residents preferred staying in AL over moving to a nursing home.
Residents complied with facility rules to maintain their AL placement.
AL facilities provided continuities with self and home (private rooms, personal belongings, familiar relationships/activities).

Conclusions:

Assisted living is emerging as a distinct life stage in women's aging trajectories.
The desire for continuity with home and self influences resident choices and behaviors in AL.
AL settings offer unique benefits compared to nursing homes, supporting resident autonomy and identity.