Older Adults’ Self-Reported Barriers to Aging in Place

Current literature on aging in place highlights the socioemotional components that act as barriers to remaining in the home, but it often neglects actionable safety features of the home which may also pose a threat. Furthermore, this literature often neglects self-reported barriers to aging in place...

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Published in:Journal of applied gerontology 2021-12, Vol.40 (12), p.1678-1686
Main Authors: Brim, Brianna, Fromhold, Stacy, Blaney, Shannon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Aging in place
Barriers
Community services
Health services
Humans
Independent Living
Older people
Retrospective Studies
Safety
Self Report
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Summary:Current literature on aging in place highlights the socioemotional components that act as barriers to remaining in the home, but it often neglects actionable safety features of the home which may also pose a threat. Furthermore, this literature often neglects self-reported barriers to aging in place. Utilizing grounded theory, a retrospective review of home safety assessments completed in Philadelphia analyzed older adult reports to determine what factors older adults view as barriers to their aging in place plans. Overarching categories that were discovered through the data analysis process included barriers related to home mobility and safety, personal health, access to community services, home improvement and maintenance needs, general safety concerns, and bathroom safety. Results indicate that older adults can identify many barriers to aging within their home, but that accessing support and services to overcome these barriers requires additional resources and funding.
ISSN:0733-4648
1552-4523
DOI:10.1177/0733464820988800