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Moving day: relocation and anxiety in institutionalized elderly.

M Thomasma, R C Yeaworth, B W McCabe

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |July 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Relocation stress in elderly individuals can be reduced by offering choices and individualized preparation. Understanding their fears and losses is crucial for a smoother transition to new living arrangements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Environmental Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Environmental changes in institutional settings pose stress and health risks for the elderly.
    • Relocation, especially to more dependent arrangements, can increase anxiety in older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the impact of environmental changes and relocation on the elderly.
    • To identify factors mitigating negative effects of relocation in older populations.

    Main Methods:

    • The study focuses on analyzing the effects of different types of relocation on elderly individuals.
    • It contrasts outcomes for those with individualized preparation and choices versus involuntary moves.

    Main Results:

    • Individualized preparation and choices during relocation lead to fewer negative health outcomes.
    • Moving to a more independent living arrangement results in less anxiety compared to a more dependent one.

    Conclusions:

    • Providing elderly individuals with choices and preparation during relocation minimizes stress and adverse effects.
    • Thorough information sharing with new facility staff regarding residents' fears and losses is essential for supportive care.

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