Considering relocation to a retirement village: Predictors from a community sample

Abstract

The identification of factors characterising older adults seeking retirement village housing in the future is important in developing an understanding of the needs and expectations of the older population, and may allow aged care providers to better target the development of services to population needs (e.g. health-care supports). Further investigation into the specific expectations of the 55-64 year cohort is required.

Who prefers to age in place? Cross‐sectional survey of middle‐aged people in Japan

“…Previous studies have found that age, sex, the number of family members who lived together, housing type, accessibility of transportation and social connectedness were factors related to preference to move among older adults . When taken together with the present study's results, these factors appear to occur in common between middle‐aged and older adults.…”

“…Although several studies have investigated older adults' preferences for moving, little is known about middle‐aged adults' preferences . Tang and Lee studied the expectations of adults aged over age 50 years for living arrangements, including residential relocations .…”

“…Although several studies have investigated older adults' preferences for moving, little is known about middle-aged adults' preferences. [6][7][8][9][10][11] Tang and Lee studied the expectations of adults aged over age 50 years for living arrangements, including residential relocations. 12 They reported that age, sex, educational background, income, self-rated health, cohabiting family members, distance to non-cohabiting children and knowledge of home-care services were factors affecting adults' expectations to move.…”

Is an Australian's home their castle? The challenges of ageing in place

“…Crisp et al used a survey of Australian Capital Territory residents to determine physical, psychosocial and environmental characteristics predictive of having considered moving to a retirement village. People who were retired, younger (55‐64 years), with adequate finances, poorer physical health and perceived poorer neighbourhood social cohesion were significantly more likely to have considered relocation . Respondents were also asked about the most—and least—appealing features of retirement village living that could influence their decision.…”

Housing options for the future: Older people’s preferences and views on villages with care and support

“…The difficulties of existing settings and the attraction of new environments are influential in relocation decisions, commonly referred to as “push” and “pull” factors, respectively (Baumker et al, ; Bekhet, Zauszniewski, & Nakhla, ; Crisp, Windsor, Anstey, & Butterworth, ; Groger & Kinney, ). Pull factors may include: the potential of developing social networks; inclusion in a community of “like‐minded” people; local and accessible amenities; quality of the living environment; location and size of the complex; enhanced feelings of safety and security; the potential for increased autonomy; and access to interest groups and activities.…”