Life situation and identity among single older home-living people: A phenomenological–hermeneutic study

Being able to continue living in their own home as long as possible is the general preference for many older people, and this is also in line with the public policy in the Nordic countries. The aim of this study was to elucidate the meaning of self-care and health for perception of life situation an...

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Main Authors: Bjørg Dale, Ulrika Söderhamn, Olle Söderhamn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-07-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/18456/23354