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- Title
Perceptions of a good life for the oldest old living at home.
- Authors
ALMEVALL, ARIEL; JUUSO, PÄIVI; ZINGMARK, KARIN; NILSSON, CARINA
- Abstract
An increasing number of people are growing older and living longer in their homes. This study aims to describe key stakeholders' (politicians, managers, and professionals) perceptions of a good life for single-living oldest old persons living at home with extensive needs for support. Interviews with stakeholders were analysed with content analysis. The analysis resulted in the theme: An incongruence between intentions and actions in promoting a good life for the oldest old. Our findings show a gap between intentions and actions, which caused feelings of powerlessness in the key stakeholders. To promote a good life for the oldest old persons, a congruence is needed between individual awareness and the prerequisite of promoting a good life. Developing methods that identify and bridge gaps between intentions and actions could support the abilities of organisations to promote a good life for the oldest old persons with extensive needs for support.
- Subjects
CAPABILITIES approach (Social sciences); CONTENT analysis
- Publication
International Journal of Ageing & Later Life, 2022, Vol 16, Issue 1, p25
- ISSN
1652-8670
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3384/ijal.1652-8670.2234