Relocation to ordinary or special housing in very old age: aspects of housing and health

摘要: Relocation in very old age is considered to be a major life event and move could triggered by many different economic, social, health-related, or environmental reasons. Based on the notion of person–environment (P–E) fit as expressed Ecological Theory Ageing, aim this prospective study over 4 years was explore which aspects housing health predict relocation ordinary special among people. At baseline, participants (80–89 years old) lived alone Sweden (N = 384). Data collection at home visits included assessments observations objective perceived well health. After 4 years, 18 % (n = 70) had moved, either (n = 24) (n = 46). Cox regression models showed dependence cleaning, functional independence, living one-family house moves housing. Dependence cooking, cognitive deficits, accessibility problems predicted In conclusion, are related age, but patterns for housing, respectively. This kind knowledge has practical implications counselling societal planning targeting