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Summary

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This study highlights the profound emotional and life changes experienced by elderly individuals when they must leave their long-term homes. It emphasizes the significant impact of such transitions on their established way of life.

Keywords:

Geriatrics Patient-physician relationship

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Psychology

Background:

Elderly individuals often face significant life transitions.
Leaving a long-term home represents a major disruption for centenarians.
Understanding these transitions is crucial for geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the emotional and practical challenges faced by an elderly patient transitioning from their lifelong home.
To document the impact of leaving a familiar environment on an individual's way of life.

Main Methods:

Qualitative observation of an elderly patient's experience.
Narrative documentation of the patient's transition process.

Main Results:

The patient experienced a profound emotional response to leaving their home of nearly a century.
The transition marked a significant disruption to the patient's established way of life.

Conclusions:

Leaving a lifelong home is a deeply impactful event for the elderly.
Respect and understanding are vital when supporting elderly individuals through such major life changes.