Impacts of Home Modifications on Aging-in-Place

2011156 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Eunju Hwang · University of Tennessee at Martin

Linda Scott Cummings · Simon Fraser University

Andrew Sixsmith · Simon Fraser University

Judith Sixsmith · Manchester Metropolitan University

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between home modifications and aging-in-place. Using the ENABLE-AGE United Kingdom sample (N = 376), the authors hypothesize that seniors who have modified their housing are likely to have stayed longer in their current housing. There is a positive relationship between home modifications and aging-in-place. The results underscore the importance of supportive environment to prolong living in housing settings.

Topics & Keywords

Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies Urban Transport and Accessibility Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Housing for the Elderly

Volume 25, Issue 3, pp. 246-257

DOI: 10.1080/02763893.2011.595611

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