Aging in place

Community-based services and resources in residential settings among older adults

Dados Bibliográficos

ID13101710
AutoresHeidi H Ewen (0000-0002-4215-6551, ,), Kerstin Gerst Emerson (0000-0003-3978-268X, University of Georgia, autor correspondente), Tiffany Washington (0000-0002-5688-666X, University of Georgia), Tiffany R Washington (,), Andrew T Carswell (0000-0001-5605-9894, ,), Matthew Lee Smith (0000-0002-8232-9285, ,)
Ano2017
Volume44
Fascículo1-2
Páginas114-126
Data de publicação2017-05-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHousing and Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2376-0923 • E-ISSN: 0888-2746
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08882746.2017.1389577
OpenAlexW2765682500
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas38

One key component to facilitate older adults’ ability to remain independent and age in place is the provision of formal services in their community. However, elder-targeted services are lacking for many older adults depending on their area of residence. This study explores the disparity of formal service utilization by residence among adults aged 50 years and older (N = 672). We compared elders living in the community, elders living in service-poor housing (e.g., subsidized public housing), and elders living in service-rich housing (e.g., continuing care retirement community). Results suggest that older adults living in service-poor housing have greater physical and mental health concerns compared to those in service-rich housing. Those in service-poor housing also have less social and economic resources. These factors may decrease the ability to age in place if residents cannot afford services or cannot navigate the system. Opportunities and challenges based on these data are discussed

Aging in place · Assisted living · Business · Community service · Independent living · Political science · Public relations · Residence · Retirement community · Service (business · Sociology · Subsidized housing · Subsidy · Demography · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Gerontology · Marketing