Relocation Adjustment in Older Adults
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Language
eng
Publication Date
12-15-2015
Publisher
Wiley
Source Publication
The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging
Source ISSN
9781118528921
Abstract
Among older adults, relocation is frequently a stressful event, accompanied by major losses including losses of possessions, social support systems, and mobility. However, relocation can be positive or negative depending on older adults' physical and mental health, movement preparation, the voluntary or involuntary nature of the move, social support, premove life circumstances, and older adults' coping resources such as positive thinking and resourcefulness. The process of relocation adjustment has been examined from multiple perspectives, yet interventions to facilitate relocation adjustment are still limited. In recent years researchers have tested some interventions to help older adults adjust to relocation. More collaboration between researchers and practitioners is critical to harmonize research agendas with the development and testing of interventions in long‐term care facilities.
Recommended Citation
Bekhet, Abir K., "Relocation Adjustment in Older Adults" (2015). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 574.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/574
Comments
"Relocation Adjustment in Older Adults," in The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging by Susan Krauss Whitbourne. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016: DOI.