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Elderly relocation to a congregate setting: factors influencing adjustment

J M Armer

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |April 1, 1993
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    Relocating elders adjust better to congregate housing when they have perceived choice, predictability, and social support. Most seniors viewed the move positively, often as a challenge, indicating successful adaptation strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Increasing trend of elderly relocation to congregate housing settings.
    • Protecting the well-being and successful adjustment of relocating seniors is a significant concern.
    • Understanding factors influencing post-relocation adjustment is crucial for supporting older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationships between perceived choice, predictability, social support, cognitive appraisal, and coping strategies on relocation adjustment in elders.
    • To identify key factors that correlate significantly with successful adjustment to congregate living.
    • To understand the personal meaning and perception of the relocation experience among older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Semistructured interviews were conducted with elders relocating to congregate settings in New York state.
    • Data analysis focused on identifying correlations between psychological and social factors and relocation adjustment.
    • Qualitative insights were gathered on the elders' perceptions of the move.

    Main Results:

    • Perceived choice in relocation, predictability, and perceived social support from family and neighbors significantly correlated with adjustment.
    • Cognitive appraisal of the move, whether perceived as a threat or a challenge, also showed a significant relationship with adjustment.
    • The majority of subjects perceived the move positively, primarily as a challenge, and not overwhelmingly difficult.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceived choice, predictability, social support, and cognitive appraisal are vital factors for successful relocation adjustment in older adults.
    • Understanding these factors can inform interventions to facilitate smoother transitions for seniors moving to group residential settings.
    • The findings contribute to a research-based understanding of the relocation experience and its impact on the well-being of the elderly.

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