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Abstract
With the increasing number of persons who are elderly, identification of the characteristics of optimal housing that contribute to meeting the various needs of older persons is essential. A pilot study to identify the effects of three different housing environments (personal dwellings, specialized housing and nursing homes) on reported quality of life was conducted, using the Flanagan Quality of Life Scale plus two general health items, among persons over the age of 65 (n = 87). Significant differences were found in several quality of life issues related to relationships and satisfaction with life. Persons in specialized housing consistently reported good quality of life related to socialization. While individuals in each group reported no difference in the importance of each quality of life factor, individuals in the nursing home consistently reported the lowest quality of life. The implication of this study for housing placement, transition, planning, and creating housing contexts that promote quality of life are discussed.
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Patricia A. Crist
Jennifer R. Johnson was a graduate student in the School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX at the time of this study. She is currently employed as an Occupational Therapist at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA
Debra Stewart is Lecturer, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University and staff therapist at Erinoak Centre, Missis-sauga, Ontario. She is currently completing a MSc (Design, Measurement and Evaluation) at McMaster University.
Ronald L. Mace (deceased, June 29, 1998) was also affiliated with The Center for Universal Design, School of Design, North Carolina University.
Lois Rosage and Geraldine Shaw are Occupational Therapist Consultants who provide evaluations for the housing programs at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.