| A study of stairs in the housing of independently-living elderly people. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7875916 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This survey study focuses on stairs in the homes of a substantial number of independently living elderly (60+) residents of a community in which there are mostly multistory houses and apartment buildings with stairs. While the majority could climb their stairs without problems, a substantial minority lived with stairs despite difficulty and even inability in climbing them. Most people were satisfied with their homes, and many were unwilling to admit that stairs were a present or potential problem. Most people, including most with stair problems, had no plans to move from their homes, however, a majority was willing to concede under questioning that stair-free living in a presently unplanned next home would be desirable. There is a plea that stairs be of increased concern in the housing of elderly people, and that there be increased planning for stair-free homes. |
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Authors:
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D W Smith; A W Brett; J K Straker; J Snell; F W Jackson; M E Ulmer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of aging & human development Volume: 39 ISSN: 0091-4150 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Aging Hum Dev Publication Date: 1994 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-04-05 Completed Date: 1995-04-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370033 Medline TA: Int J Aging Hum Dev Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 247-56 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Buehler Center on Aging Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Architectural Accessibility* Attitude Demography Housing for the Elderly* Humans Interviews as Topic Middle Aged Self-Help Devices |
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