Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach

Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach

Older adults prefer to age in place, necessitating a match between person and environment, or person-environment (P-E) fit. In occupational therapy practice, home modifications can support independence, but more knowledge is needed to optimize interventions targeting the housing situation of older a...

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Main Authors: Laura L. Lien, Carmen D. Steggell, Susanne Iwarsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
accessibility
usability
person-environment fit
adaptive behaviors
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/9/11954

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