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Impacts of home modifications on ageing-in-place

Hwang, E., Cummings, L., Sixsmith, A. and Sixsmith, J. (2012) Impacts of home modifications on ageing-in-place. Poster presented to: Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, USA, 14-18 November 2012. (Unpublished)

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between home modifications and aging-in-place. Using the ENABLE-AGE United Kingdom sample (N = 376), the authors hypothesize that seniors who have modified their housing are likely to have stayed longer in their current housing. There is a positive relationship between home modifications and aging-in-place. The results underscore the importance of supportive environment to prolong living in housing settings.
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD7287.9 Housing for the elderly
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1450 Aged
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ1060 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement
Creators: Hwang, Eunju, Cummings, Linda, Sixsmith, Andrew and Sixsmith, Judith
Northamptonshire and East Midlands: Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society
Date: 2012
Date Type: Presentation
Event Title: Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 65th Annual Scientific Meeting
Event Dates: 14-18 November 2012
Event Location: San Diego, USA
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
Status: Unpublished
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6496

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