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" Residential choices and experiences of older adults : "
John A. Krout, Elaine Wethington, editors.
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996542
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b750912
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Residential choices and experiences of older adults : : pathways to life quality /\ John A. Krout, Elaine Wethington, editors.
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New York :: Springer,, ©2003.
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1 online resource (xxiv, 231 pages)
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0826119557
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: 1281811165
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: 9781281811165
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0826119549
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9780826119544
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Sect. 1, Introduction -- Sect. 2, Housing decision making, satisfaction, and adaptation -- Residential relocation / John A. Krout, Heidi Holmes, Mary Ann Erickson, and Sarah Wolle -- Housing satisfaction : design lessons from the community / Paul E. Eshelman, Gary W. Evans, and Shinobu Utamura -- Sect. 3, Role identities and social participation -- Roles, identities, and residence : continuity and change in later adulthood / Phyllis Moen, Donna Dempster-McClain, Mary Ann Erickson, and Alice Boyce -- Social participation and integration / Mary Ann Erickson and Phyllis Moen -- Sec. 4, Service utilization, health, and well-being -- Housing, health, and disability / Heidi Holmes, Katherine Beissner, Kelly Welsh, and John A. Krout -- Utilization of community-based services / Heidi Holmes, John A. Krout, and Sarah Wolle -- Sect. 5, Well-being and adjustment -- Residential differences in life stress and perceived health / Elaine Wethington -- Continuity and change in subjective well-being / Alice Boyce, Elaine Wethington, and Phyllis Moen -- Sect. 6, Conclusion -- Lessons for providers and consumers / JOhn A. Krout and Karl Pillemer -- Summary and conclusions / Elaine Wethington and John A. Krout.
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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.
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Older people-- Housing-- United States-- Decision making.
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Older people-- Housing-- United States-- Planning.
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Quality of life-- United States.
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Qualité de la vie.
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Résidences pour personnes âgées-- Prise de décision.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Infrastructure.
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Quality of life.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE-- General.
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Wohnen
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Alter.
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Decision Making.
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Housing for the Elderly.
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Aged.
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Health Planning.
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Longitudinal Studies.
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Quality of Life.
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New York.
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United States.
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United States.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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363.5/946/0973
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HD7287.92.U54R47 2003
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2003 K-536
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WT 30R4345 2003
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Krout, John A.
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Wethington, Elaine.
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