Continuity of identity through meaningful occupation : the experience of older adults living in long-term care facilities

Disability often accompanies aging due to multiple impairments commonly experienced by older adults. Many older people admitted to Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities experience loneliness, helplessness, and boredom, which often lead to depression (Thomas, 1996). Yerxa (1998) explored the relationship b...

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Main Author: Caron, Staci
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/14032