IS AGING IN THEIR CURRENT DWELLING THE BEST OPTION FOR OLDER ADULTS?
2024
Is Aging in Place the Best Option for Older Adults?
Sample size: 3549
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cho Joonyoung, Dunkle Ruth
Primary Institution: University of Hawaii, University of Michigan
Hypothesis
The association between housing transition and psychological well-being varies across different settings and individuals.
Conclusion
Moving within the community can lead to better psychological well-being for older adults over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Within-community movers reported higher well-being over time compared to non-movers.
- Non-nursing facility movers and nursing home movers did not show different changes in psychological well-being compared to non-movers.
Takeaway
Older adults who move to a new home in their community tend to feel happier over time, while those who move to nursing homes or non-nursing facilities do not show the same improvement.
Methodology
Data from the National Health and Aging Trend Study (2011-2015) was analyzed using multilevel growth modeling.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in the United States.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.021
Statistical Significance
p=0.021
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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