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Original Articles

Assisted Living, Elderly Women and Sense of Self: Communicating the Impact of Reduction of Long-Standing Activities

Pages 131-148 | Received 20 Dec 2006, Accepted 01 Feb 2007, Published online: 21 Oct 2008
 

ABSTRACT

Through the use of in-depth interviews this study examines elderly women's communication about transitioning to assisted living and personal sense of self. A combination of communication and aging theory and socio historical factors aid in understanding the communication elderly women use to describe themselves within the context of life events prior to and after becoming an assisted living resident. Findings reveal that decrease in long-standing feminine sphere (traditionally female household) tasks due to the transition to assisted living is the major factor leading to the inability to communicate the sense of self. Inability to adjust and accept the downsizing of feminine sphere activities leads to several mental, physical and social implications.

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