Date of Award
11-29-2016
Document Status
Restricted
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Susan Cleghorn
Abstract
As adults age, they are faced with choices regarding where they choose to reside such as their own home or community and institutionalized care (Hager, 2012). Aging in place (AIP) is a term that describes older adults living in a residence of their choosing, while maintaining quality of life, and having access to any services, which they might need (Hager, 2012). Older adults have a clear preference for aging in place when given the choice (Hogan, Ortman, & Velkoff, 2014).
Occupational therapy is one of several services that can provide support to older adults who wish to AIP. Preventative care, home modifications, and educational programs are among the key strategies used to promote AIP (Yamashita, López, Keene, & Kinney, 2015). Specifically, educational programs have been proven effective in teaching adults AIP strategies (Yamashita et al., 2015). There is an opportunity for research regarding the effects of educational programs with older adults’ ability to AIP (Hildenbrand & Lamb, 2013).
ScholarWorks Citation
Gutowski, Allison E.; Rowe, Christopher; and White, Philip, "Effects of an AIP Education Program on Community-Dwelling Older Adults" (2016). Older Adult. 7.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_older_adult/7
