Impacts of Home Modifications on Aging-in-Place

Eunju Hwang; Linda Cummings; Andrew Sixsmith; Judith Sixsmith

doi:10.1080/02763893.2011.595611

Impacts of Home Modifications on Aging-in-Place

Eunju Hwang, Linda Cummings, Andrew Sixsmith, Judith Sixsmith

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	246-257
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Housing for the Elderly
Volume	25
Issue number	3
Early online date	16 Aug 2011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2011.595611
Publication status	Published - Aug 2011

Keywords

Aging-in-place
Home modifications
Older people
Physical environment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gerontology
Public Administration
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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