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Older people's perspectives on living in integrated housing and care settings: the case of extra care housing
- Authors:
- CAMERON Ailsa, JOHNSON Eleanor K., EVANS Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 28(3), 2020, pp.281-290.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper explores residents’ perceptions and experiences of extra care housing as an integrated model of housing with care. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected in a longitudinal qualitative study based on four extra care housing schemes. Data from interviews with residents, care workers, managers and local commissioners were analysed thematically. Findings: The integration of housing with care enabled many older people to manage their care proactively. However, the increasing number of residents with complex health and care needs, including chronic illness, led some residents to question the ability of the model to support residents to live independently. Research limitations/implications: The study struggled to recruit sufficient residents from the specialist dementia setting who were able to communicate their consent to take part in the research. In addition, the quality of qualitative data collected in interviews with participants at this setting reduced over successive rounds of interviews. Practical implications: The study suggests the need to ensure that residents are fully informed about levels of care and support is available when considering a move into extra care housing. Originality/value: This paper provides a timely opportunity to consider extra care housing as an example of an integrated housing service, particularly in light of the current challenges facing the sector. (Edited publisher abstract)
Researching older people with dementia in supported housing
- Author:
- EVANS Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 15(4), October 2005, pp.3-7.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article explores the benefits of directly including the voices of people with dementia in research and identifies a range of strategies for overcoming the methodological challenges of a more inclusive approach. Examples from a study that aimed to explore the characteristics and suitability of extra care housing from a user perspective illustrate ethical dilemmas and practice challenges, including the role of gatekeeper, gaining informed consent and meeting the specific needs of people with dementia as research participants.