R Chapin1, D Dobbs-Kepper. 1. School of Social Welfare, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045, USA. rchapin@ukans.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: Support of older adults' capacity to age in place is a core concept of the assisted living philosophy. This research examined implementation of the aging-in-place philosophy in 1 midwestern state (Kansas). DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was part of a larger state agency and university collaborative project to examine admission and discharge policies in these settings. Data analysis was conducted with descriptive statistics. Kansas findings were compared to national findings. RESULTS: Residents' capacity to age in place was limited by facility admission and discharge policies that were more restrictive than state regulations in the areas of behavioral problems, incontinence, and cognition. In general, assisted living facility policies in Kansas were more restrictive than admission and discharge policies found nationally. IMPLICATIONS: More inclusive assisted living admission and discharge criteria, and concomitant staffing and funding, are necessary if the aging-in-place philosophy is to be more fully implemented.
PURPOSE: Support of older adults' capacity to age in place is a core concept of the assisted living philosophy. This research examined implementation of the aging-in-place philosophy in 1 midwestern state (Kansas). DESIGN AND METHODS: This study was part of a larger state agency and university collaborative project to examine admission and discharge policies in these settings. Data analysis was conducted with descriptive statistics. Kansas findings were compared to national findings. RESULTS: Residents' capacity to age in place was limited by facility admission and discharge policies that were more restrictive than state regulations in the areas of behavioral problems, incontinence, and cognition. In general, assisted living facility policies in Kansas were more restrictive than admission and discharge policies found nationally. IMPLICATIONS: More inclusive assisted living admission and discharge criteria, and concomitant staffing and funding, are necessary if the aging-in-place philosophy is to be more fully implemented.
Authors: Candace L Kemp; Mary M Ball; Carole Hollingsworth; Molly M Perkins Journal: J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci Date: 2012-04-17 Impact factor: 4.077
Authors: Jennifer Nazareno; Wenhan Zhang; Benjamin Silver; David Dosa; Pedro Gozalo; Kali Thomas Journal: Med Care Res Rev Date: 2019-03-19 Impact factor: 3.929
Authors: Leslie A Morgan; Robert L Rubinstein; Ann Christine Frankowski; Rosa Perez; Erin G Roth; Amanda D Peeples; Mary Nemec; J Kevin Eckert; Susan Goldman Journal: J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci Date: 2014-03-18 Impact factor: 4.077
Authors: Gregory L Alexander; Marilyn Rantz; Marjorie Skubic; Myra A Aud; Bonnie Wakefield; Elena Florea; Anindita Paul Journal: Res Gerontol Nurs Date: 2008-10 Impact factor: 1.571
Authors: Heather M Young; Shelly L Gray; Wayne C McCormick; Suzanne K Sikma; Susan Reinhard; Linda Johnson Trippett; Carol Christlieb; Tiffany Allen Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc Date: 2008-05-14 Impact factor: 5.562