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There's no place like home.

Ethel Mitty¹, Sandi Flores

¹John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, USA.

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Summary

Understanding the meaning of home is crucial for assisted living residents and staff. This study explores diverse home experiences and presents a scale for quality improvement in aging-in-place environments.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Environmental Psychology
Nursing

Background:

The concept of "home" is central to aging- and dying-in-place.
Limited understanding exists regarding the factors that transform a residence into a "home" for assisted living residents.
Individual choices, personal style, relationships, and life histories shape the meaning of home.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted meanings of "home" within assisted living settings.
To present theories connecting home and well-being.
To stimulate discussion among assisted living residents and staff regarding the experience of home.

Main Methods:

Qualitative exploration of "home" meanings, ranging from positive "playground" to negative "prison" experiences.

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Review of existing theories on home and well-being.

Introduction of the "Experience of Home Scale" for potential use in quality improvement.

Main Results:

Identified a spectrum of meanings associated with "home" in assisted living.
The "Experience of Home Scale" offers a tool for assessing resident perceptions.
Person-environment interactions significantly influence the creation of "home".

Conclusions:

Assisted living environments profoundly impact residents' sense of home.
Nursing practice should consider person-environment interactions to foster positive home experiences.
The "Experience of Home Scale" can aid in enhancing the quality of life for assisted living residents.