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Issues and findings relating to multi-level accommodation for seniors

G M Gutman

    Journal of Gerontology
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Moving to a multilevel retirement facility did not negatively impact well-elderly individuals. Residents reported improved morale and social interaction, countering fears of dependency or community disengagement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Retirement housing options vary, from independent living to facilities with personal care services.
    • Concerns exist that well-elderly individuals may experience negative psychological or social effects when moving into facilities with less independent residents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of moving to a multilevel retirement facility on the health, social interaction, and activity levels of well-elderly individuals.
    • To compare outcomes for residents of a multilevel facility with those in traditional retirement housing and non-movers.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal study interviewing residents pre- and post-move.
    • Comparison groups included tenants in traditional retirement housing, non-movers, and elderly non-applicants.
    • Outcome measures included self-reported health, social interaction, activity levels, and morale.

    Main Results:

    • No evidence of differential decline in health, social interaction, or activity levels compared to control groups.
    • Residents of the multilevel facility reported higher morale and increased interaction with neighbors.
    • A greater proportion of multilevel facility residents felt they had more friends and engaged in more social activities compared to baseline.

    Conclusions:

    • Moving to a multilevel retirement facility does not negatively affect well-elderly individuals.
    • Such facilities can foster higher morale and increased social engagement.
    • Findings allay fears regarding potential negative impacts of mixed-competency living environments and service availability.

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