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Residents in assisted living facilities experience memory loss, finding it frightening but accepting it as part of aging. Their main concerns include forgetting names and appointments, impacting independence.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Memory loss is a significant concern for assisted living residents, often linked to a loss of independence.
  • Understanding resident experiences is crucial for providing appropriate care and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and characterize the memory experiences and concerns of residents in assisted living facilities.
  • To identify specific memory challenges faced by this population.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of 1-hour recorded interviews with six assisted living residents.
  • Interviews focused on memory experiences using eight open-ended questions.

Main Results:

  • Residents reported memory loss as frightening and frustrating, yet also viewed it as a natural aspect of aging.
  • Key concerns included difficulty recalling names of staff and residents, and remembering activities, schedules, and appointments.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding residents' memory concerns is vital for nursing staff in assisted living.
  • Identified memory challenges informed the development of a memory intervention to help residents maintain function and "age in place".