ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2016
Home but still engaged: participation in social activities among the homebound.
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- Health promoting lifestyles and influencing factors among empty nesters and non-empty nesters in Taiyuan, China: a cross-sectional study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2018Article
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- Measuring Social Engagement among Low-Income, Depressed Homebound Older Adults: Validation of the Social Engagement and Activities Questionnaire.Clinical gerontologistArticle
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Abstract
purposeParticipation in social and community activities that require leaving one's home is important to older adults; however, many older adults have difficulty or are unable to leave their dwellings, and little is known from national samples about issues related to remaining active outside the home or the barriers faced by these older adults. DESIGN AND
methodsWe used the National Health and Aging Trends Study, a nationally representative study of older adults (n = 7197), to understand the following: (1) the importance that homebound and semi-homebound adults place on involvement in social or community activities, (2) their current level of involvement, and (3) reported barriers to participation.
resultsDespite the heavy burden of functional limitations, depression, pain, and falls, homebound adults reported that activities outside the home were important to them ranging from 25.2 % (attend clubs) to 70.0 % (visit family). Similarly, semi-homebound older adults had a strong interest in such participation, including visiting friends and family (81.8 %), attending religious services (72.6 %), and going out for enjoyment (72.5 %). Many homebound adults reported health (42.9-64.1 % depending on the activity) and transportation (12.2-18.2 %) as barriers to participation. Semi-homebound adults also identified health (23.8-41.0 %) and transportation (6.5-10.2 %) as participation barriers. IMPLICATIONS: This information can be useful in designing community programs that will foster meaningful social and community engagement for older adults, which may improve their quality of life.
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