Abstract
We draw on both life course and decision-making theories to examine decision strategies prior to moving to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) and subsequent satisfaction following the move. Multivariate analyses drawing on panel data for a sample of 92 older adults (age 64 to 94) before and after their move to a CCRC show that frequent residential relocation in the adult years reduces the odds of considering staying in one's own home. Cognitive orientations at time 1 predict subsequent satisfaction with the move to a CCRC: mastery increases the odds, desiring age-integrated housing reduces the odds.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Housing Choices and Well-Being of Older Adults |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proper Fit |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 53-70 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315043753 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780789013200 |
| State | Published - Oct 8 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Continuing care retirement communities
- Decision-making
- Housing satisfaction
- Planning
- Residential mobility
