Reasons for Relocation to Retirement Communities

Authors

Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Case Western Reserve University
Wagdy E. Nakhla

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2-25-2009

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Source Publication

Western Journal of Nursing Research

Source ISSN

0193-9459

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand the reasons why elders move to retirement communities and what living in retirement communities is like from the perspective of relocated elders. Several themes emerged following qualitative analysis. The themes reflect three categories, labeled as “pushing” factors, “pulling” factors, and “overlapping” factors. Pushing factors included own or spouse's failing health, getting rid of responsibilities, not helped, facility closed out, and loneliness. Pulling factors were location, familiarity and reputation of the facility, security, and joining friends. The third category reflected both pushing and pulling factors, which overlapped and constituted their reason for moving. The findings help to inform the planning of tailored interventions to address elders' special needs or concerns associated with relocation.

Comments

Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 31, No. 4 (February 25, 2009): 462-479. DOI.

Abir K. Bekhet was affiliated with Alexandria University at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Bekhet, Abir K.; Zauszniewski, Jaclene A.; and Nakhla, Wagdy E., "Reasons for Relocation to Retirement Communities" (2009). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 550.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/550