Self-Examination of Elders Who Have Transitioned into an Assisted-Living Facility: A Pilot Study

Presenter Information

Becca Van Otterloo, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Katie Griep, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Katie Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 201

Start Date

24-4-2006 8:45 AM

End Date

24-4-2006 10:15 AM

Student's Major

Psychology

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Bikash Nandy

Mentor's Department

Health Science

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

As the elderly population increases, more assisted-living facilities will be in place to accommodate the elderly who need more assistance. Many changes occur during the transition period, thus more studies need to be done on assisted-living facilities and how the residents have transitioned. The findings from the studies can then aide future residents during their transition period. The transition period from living independently or with family to a more structured living style, much like an assisted-living facility, can be very stressful. As a result, 10 older adults age 65+ were interviewed one-on-one about their transition from living independently to living in an assisted living facility. Results show reasons why residents are in an assisted-living facility and what has aided them the most throughout their transition. Also, how the residents dealt with the changes during their transition and their advice for future residents.