Care Needs and Life Satisfaction in Frail Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Age-Friendly Environments
2024
Care Needs and Life Satisfaction in Frail Older Adults
Sample size: 1435
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jung Inhye, Kang Miseon, Lee Seolah, Lee Hyo Jung
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
Age-friendly environments moderate the association between care needs and life satisfaction among frail older adults.
Conclusion
Age-friendly environments can improve life satisfaction for frail older adults by mitigating the negative effects of their care needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Frail older adults often struggle with daily activities, affecting their quality of life.
- Age-friendly environments are designed to help older adults live better and adapt to their surroundings.
- The study found that supportive environments can lessen the negative impact of care needs on life satisfaction.
Takeaway
This study shows that making places better for older people can help them feel happier, even when they need a lot of care.
Methodology
Multi-regression analysis using data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans.
Participant Demographics
Frail older adults in South Korea.
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