Residential choices and experiences of older adults : pathways to life quality / John A. Krout, Elaine Wethington, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krout, John A.

Wethington, Elaine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Housing--United States--Decision making.

Older people.

Older people--Housing--United States--Planning.

Quality of life--United States.

Quality of life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, c2003.

Language Note:

English

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

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Section 1 Introduction; Section 2 Housing Decision Making, Satisfaction, and Adaptation; Section 3 Role Identities and Social Participation; Section 4 Service Utilization, Health, and Well-Being; Section 5 Well-Being and Adjustment; Section 6 Conclusion; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-81116-5

9786611811167

0-8261-1955-7

OCLC:

476263060