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1 online resource (xxiv, 231 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Sect. 1, Introduction -- Sect. 2, Housing decision making, satisfaction, and adaptation -- Residential relocation / John A. Krout, Heidi Holmes, Mary Ann Erickson, and Sarah Wolle -- Housing satisfaction : design lessons from the community / Paul E. Eshelman, Gary W. Evans, and Shinobu Utamura -- Sect. 3, Role identities and social participation -- Roles, identities, and residence : continuity and change in later adulthood / Phyllis Moen, Donna Dempster-McClain, Mary Ann Erickson, and Alice Boyce -- Social participation and integration / Mary Ann Erickson and Phyllis Moen -- Sec. 4, Service utilization, health, and well-being -- Housing, health, and disability / Heidi Holmes, Katherine Beissner, Kelly Welsh, and John A. Krout -- Utilization of community-based services / Heidi Holmes, John A. Krout, and Sarah Wolle -- Sect. 5, Well-being and adjustment -- Residential differences in life stress and perceived health / Elaine Wethington -- Continuity and change in subjective well-being / Alice Boyce, Elaine Wethington, and Phyllis Moen -- Sect. 6, Conclusion -- Lessons for providers and consumers / JOhn A. Krout and Karl Pillemer -- Summary and conclusions / Elaine Wethington and John A. Krout. |
| Summary |
Based on the Pathways to Life Quality longitudinal research study, this book explores the ways in which older adults' residential choices impact their health and well-being. The study examines the factors associated with life quality for persons living on their own in the local community, as well as those in various housing arrangements such as a continuing care retirement facility, adult home, income-subsidized housing, and senior apartments. Topics include plans and adjustment to moving; role identities; social relationships, participation, and integration; health and activity patterns; and. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Older people -- Housing -- United States -- Decision making.
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Older people -- Housing. |
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United States. |
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Decision making. |
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Older people -- Housing -- United States -- Planning.
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Planning. |
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Quality of life -- United States.
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Quality of life. |
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Decision Making. |
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Housing for the Elderly. |
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Aged. |
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Health Planning. |
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Longitudinal Studies. |
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Quality of Life. |
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New York. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Krout, John A.
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Wethington, Elaine.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Residential choices and experiences of older adults. New York : Springer, ©2003 (DLC) 2003042788 (OCoLC)51804937 |
| ISBN |
9780826119551 (electronic book) |
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0826119557 (electronic book) |
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1281811165 |
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9781281811165 |
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0826119549 |
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9780826119544 |
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