Download or read book The Determinants and Processes Associated with Moving an Older Adult from an Independent Living Community Sector written by Lydia Patricia Batson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the population in the United States ages, more and more people may move into retirement communities housing independent living residents. Cases may develop in which these formerly independent residents will require additional services beyond those provided in an independent living arrangement requiring a second move into an assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing facility. Through telephone interviews with staff decision-makers, this study identifies common factors meriting a move into a higher level of care, how these decisions are made, and the obstacles staff members encounter when making such decisions. Additionally, the prospect of utilizing a standardized tool to aid in making such judgments is discussed, and opinions about using the assessment are solicited. Through qualitative analysis, repeated themes are identified and used to understand the basis for making these decisions. The research findings can be utilized to develop an increased awareness among facility staff members, families, and residents as well as offering a means to improve the decision-making process and ease the stress associated with making a second "permanent" move from home.