Date of Award
6-2020
Document Status
Open Access
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Susan Cleghorn
Abstract
The Problem: Many older adults in the United States wish to age in place but may find their current living environment is not suitable as they age. Alternative housing supports may improve the ability of older adults to live in their own home and community safely while performing necessary occupations.
The Resolution: Alternative housing communities offer a variety of supports that older adults value having access to, even if they are not always utilized including transportation, social interaction, volunteer opportunities, home maintenance, an accessible location, and the togetherness of community.
ScholarWorks Citation
Coleman, A'via; Goolsby, Lisa; Lurvey, Kara; Von Achen, Elizabeth; and Veverica, Heather, "Older Adults’ Perspectives on Occupational Supports in Alternative Housing Communities" (2020). Older Adult. 10.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_older_adult/10
