Maintenance of Function in Relocation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Storandt, Martha; Wittels, Ilene

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ERIC Number: EJ125508

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Publication Date: 1975

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Maintenance of Function in Relocation of Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Storandt, Martha; Wittels, Ilene

Journal of Gerontology, 30, 5, 608-612, Sep 75

Relocation is often seen as a high-risk stress for the elderly. The present study compared relatively healthy older people moving voluntarily with nonmovers. An examination of behavioral test performance in a pre-post design revealed no decrement in function among those who changed residence. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Environmental Influences, Older Adults, Psychological Needs, Relocation, Research Projects

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