Tensions in Independent Living Facilities for Elders : A Model of Connected Disconnections

OBJECTIVE: To gain an increased understanding about the geriatric health and safety concerns related to vulnerable elders residing alone in independent living facilities (ILFs). METHODS: Qualitative focus group methodology was used to elicit the perceptions of elderly residents representing three IL...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of housing for the elderly. - 1998. - 23(2009), 3 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 166-184
1. Verfasser: Mahoney, Diane Feeney (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Goc, Kimberly
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of housing for the elderly
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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520 |a OBJECTIVE: To gain an increased understanding about the geriatric health and safety concerns related to vulnerable elders residing alone in independent living facilities (ILFs). METHODS: Qualitative focus group methodology was used to elicit the perceptions of elderly residents representing three ILFs, their family members, housing staff, and Nurse Practitioner consultants. RESULTS: Staff comprised 3 focus groups, residents 4 groups, and families 1 group for a total of 26 participants across eight focus groups. Content analyses of transcripts revealed that falls, forgetfulness/confusion, medication management and unexpected critical health events were concerns shared across the groups. Subgroups differed greatly in other concerns and service expectations. DISCUSSION: Findings resulted in a thematic model of Connected Disconnections with shared concerns, differences in beliefs and tension points. Problems arise when the wrong residents are living in the wrong type of housing. More attention to pre-admission resident evaluation and clarifying service expectations with families before acceptance and during periods of elder functional decline are recommended 
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