| Assisted living, elderly women and sense of self: communicating the impact of reduction of long-standing activities. | |
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PMID: 18581705 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Through the use of in-depth interviews this study examines elderly women's communication about transitioning to assisted living and personal sense of self. A combination of communication and aging theory and socio historical factors aid in understanding the communication elderly women use to describe themselves within the context of life events prior to and after becoming an assisted living resident. Findings reveal that decrease in long-standing feminine sphere (traditionally female household) tasks due to the transition to assisted living is the major factor leading to the inability to communicate the sense of self. Inability to adjust and accept the downsizing of feminine sphere activities leads to several mental, physical and social implications. |
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Authors:
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Heather L Seipke |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of women & aging Volume: 20 ISSN: 0895-2841 ISO Abbreviation: J Women Aging Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-27 Completed Date: 2008-07-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8916635 Medline TA: J Women Aging Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-48 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Communication Department, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI 48502, USA. hseipke@umflint.edu |
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Activities of Daily Living
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psychology* Adaptation, Psychological Aged Aged, 80 and over Anecdotes as Topic Assisted Living Facilities* Attitude to Health* Female Health Behavior Humans Quality of Life / psychology* Self Efficacy* Social Isolation* Social Support Women's Health |
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