Essays about: "aging-in-place"

Found 2 essays containing the word aging-in-place.

  1. 1. Aging in place and the sense of it: Exploring the elderly’s perspective on a nursing home located in Jönköping, Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Muhamed Krestic; [2023-06-28]
    Keywords : ”Aging in place”; “sense of place”; place”; “well-being”; “quality of life”; “formal care”; “nursing home”; “elderly”; “välbefinnande”; “livskvalité”; “formell vård”; “äldreboende”; “äldre”;

    Abstract : This study explores the experiences and perspectives of older individuals residing in a nursing home with a focus on factors influencing their well-being and quality of life. The research is guided by three key concepts: Aging in place (policies and practices that allow older adults to reside in a chosen living setting for as long as possible, while avoiding unnecessary relocation), Sense of place (subjective and emotional connections individuals have with a specific place), and place (a location that holds a set of meanings). READ MORE

  3. 2. Aging-in-place with ICT : A qualitative study of senior citizen users’ perception and acceptance towards Smart home technology

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Magdalena Gudmundsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Smart home technology; aging-in-place; Information and Communication Technology ICT ; senior citizen; assistance technology; user acceptance; E-health; UTAUT2;

    Abstract : This is a qualitative, interpretive research study of how six senior citizens’ aged 70-85 describe their use and need of Smart home technology for their independent living and welfare. Data was collected through technology probing and interviews. Data analysis was done using a thematic method. READ MORE