Recent Relocation Patterns Among Older Adults in the United States

Li, Shengxiao; Hu, Wanyang; Guo, Fuyu

doi:10.1080/01944363.2021.1902842

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“…Two prominent models in the gerontological literature about social networks, the social convoy model (Kahn & Antonucci, 1980) and socioemotional selectivity theory (SST: Carstensen, 2006), propose that relocation in later life impacts the frequency of contact with friends more than with family members. These models reflect findings that many older adults move to live closer to their families after retirement (Li et al, 2022; Litwak & Longino, 1987).…”

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“…Litwak and Longino’s (1987), for example, suggested that whereas some people may move to live in attractive climates with amenities that foster their lifestyle and interests, others move to be geographically closer to family members in anticipation of future needs for support in their daily lives, and older adults with severe health issues tend to move into nursing homes. Multiple other reasons could underlie decisions to move in later life, including the desire of many older adults to live near to grandchildren and to provide assistance to their adult children or other family members including their own parents or siblings (Li et al, 2022).…”

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Relocation Later in Life and Contact Frequency With Friends: Do Contact Modes Matter?

Cho

Smith

2022

Res Aging

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We examined changes in the frequencies of in-person, telephone, and written or email contact with friends in older adults who move short or longer distances. 3820 adults aged 50 years or older were included from a nationally representative sample from the Health and Retirement Study. Using ordinal logistic regression, we found differential effects of geographical distances on the in-person, telephone, and write or email contact with friends. Specifically, in-person contact frequency was most sensitive to distance. Telephone contact frequency was only impacted by long-distance moves; however, email contact frequency was not influenced by distance. Findings suggest that the impact of relocation on contact frequency exists even though communication technology gives older adults flexibility in maintaining frequent contact with their friends. We discuss our findings through the lens of socioemotional selective theory and social convoy model. Future studies could examine factors linked to changes in the amount and modes of contact.

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Relocation Later in Life and Contact Frequency With Friends: Do Contact Modes Matter?

Cho

Smith

2022

Res Aging

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“…The affordability of age friendly housing is an important consideration for planners and policy makers. In America, Li, Hu (33) suggested the need to increase rental assistance funding for older adults to promote affordable housing. Possible solutions include, either densifying housing units to build smaller units or transforming single-family houses such as garages and basements, into smaller housing units (33).…”

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“…In America, Li, Hu (33) suggested the need to increase rental assistance funding for older adults to promote affordable housing. Possible solutions include, either densifying housing units to build smaller units or transforming single-family houses such as garages and basements, into smaller housing units (33). Similarly, Riedy, Wynne (34) suggested that co-housing may have the potential to address the challenges older people face with regards to affordability, accessibility and isolation.…”

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Middle aged and older adult's perspectives of their own home environment: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Dalistan

George

Lane

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Background Most people prefer to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible. Staying at home is widely beneficial as ageing within the home promotes independence and costs less than residential aged care. Understanding meanings and drivers of remaining at home is an area of importance. Objective The objective of this systematic review was to describe middle and older aged adult’s perspective of their home environment and concept of home to determine the factors that are important when making decisions about future housing. Methods This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for reviews of qualitative evidence. Meta-aggregation was used as the method of synthesis. Included qualitative studies involved middle and older aged adults and their views about ageing and housing. Published studies were identified in four electronic databases and grey literature. Critical appraisal and extraction were conducted using JBI tools, then aggregated into synthesized findings. Results A total of 46 papers with 5413 perspectives on the concept of home were included. Factors impacting on future housing decisions among individuals were revealed. Seventeen synthesized findings emerged - independence, finances, stigma, attitudes towards ageing, attachments with home, aesthetics, and family connection. Conclusion Financial positions contributed to housing decisions, suggesting the need to increase new ‘in-between’ housing options. Older people’s values should be incorporated to assist planning future housing needs, rather than on the physical characteristics. Funding changes are required for older people to access appropriate support for home modifications

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“…Research has shown that the probability of relocating drops the later a person retires, and that marital status and physical functioning play significant roles in the decision to relocate [ 20 ]. Although not everyone wants to remain in their current home, and the reasons for relocation around retirement vary [ 21 ], most gerontological research has focused on ageing in place [ 22 ] or on relocation to residential care facilities [ 23 , 24 ], especially when the relocation is not planned or involuntary [ 25 ]. Due to the physical, psychological, and experiential separation from the home, relocation in such situations can be a challenging transition with adverse health outcomes [ 26 ].…”

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Perceived Housing in Relation to Retirement and Relocation: A Qualitative Interview Study among Older Adults

Eriksson

Wazinski

Wanka

et al. 2022

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As people age the home environment becomes increasingly important. Retirement commonly leads to spending more time in one’s home, and relocating from your own home in older age could be associated with reduced health or wellbeing. The relationship between home and person is complex and perceived aspects of one’s housing such as social, emotional and cognitive ties are considered important factors for health and wellbeing. However, little is known about how perceived aspects of the home change in relation to retirement and relocation. This paper used Situational Analysis to explore, via situational mapping, how community dwelling older adults (aged 60–75) perceived their housing situation in relation to retirement and relocation. The results suggest complex relations between relocation/retirement and perceived housing, and between different aspects of perceived housing. Furthermore, the results suggest that the relationship between life transitions and perceived housing can be seen as bi-directional, where different life transitions affect aspects of perceived housing, and that perceived housing affects (decisions for) relocation. The results suggest complex relations between retirement and relocation, as well as other life transitions, and perceived aspects of one’s housing. It is important to consider these interactions to understand factors that affect health and wellbeing in older adults.

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Recent Relocation Patterns Among Older Adults in the United States

Cited by 20 publications

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Relocation Later in Life and Contact Frequency With Friends: Do Contact Modes Matter?

Relocation Later in Life and Contact Frequency With Friends: Do Contact Modes Matter?

Middle aged and older adult's perspectives of their own home environment: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Perceived Housing in Relation to Retirement and Relocation: A Qualitative Interview Study among Older Adults

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