Older Adults with Hoarding Behaviour Aging in Place : Looking to a Collaborative Community-Based Planning Approach for Solutions
Joint Authors
Simmons, Doneka
Whitfield, Kyle Y.
Flesaker, Keri
Daniels, Jason S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
This paper reports on and synthesizes new research that examines how a collaborative community response can promote successful aging in place for older adults with hoarding behaviour.
Through interviews with older adults with hoarding behaviour, who used a particular community support and a focus group interview with members of the community collaborative that directed supports for this population, our findings suggest that there were valuable outcomes for both groups.
These older adults with hoarding behaviour were able to remain in their own homes, their safety was enhanced, their sense of isolation was minimized, empowerment was fostered, and they gained valuable insight into their behaviour.
The members of the community collaborative were able to access the expertise of other professionals, maximize their own expertise, and they generated an enhanced understanding of the experience of older adults living with hoarding behaviour in Edmonton.
This study is a significant addition to the much too sparse literature about the community planning needs of older adults with hoarding behaviour.
It offers knowledge that is integral to theories and principles of better aging in place but attempts to translate this into practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Whitfield, Kyle Y.& Daniels, Jason S.& Flesaker, Keri& Simmons, Doneka. 2011. Older Adults with Hoarding Behaviour Aging in Place : Looking to a Collaborative Community-Based Planning Approach for Solutions. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454347
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Whitfield, Kyle Y.…[et al.]. Older Adults with Hoarding Behaviour Aging in Place : Looking to a Collaborative Community-Based Planning Approach for Solutions. Journal of Aging Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454347
American Medical Association (AMA)
Whitfield, Kyle Y.& Daniels, Jason S.& Flesaker, Keri& Simmons, Doneka. Older Adults with Hoarding Behaviour Aging in Place : Looking to a Collaborative Community-Based Planning Approach for Solutions. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454347
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454347