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Health as status? Network relations and social structure in an American retirement community
- Author:
- SCHAFER Markus H.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 36(1), 2016, pp.79-105.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study examines social ties within a community of retirement residents to examine how health influences patterns of social interaction. Drawing from a social fields perspective, it was anticipated that health would emerge as a key form of status. The author hypothesised that this would manifest in the healthiest residents receiving a disproportionate share of social tie nominations, and that the network would be characterised by distinct patterns of health-based sorting. Exponential random graph models were used to disentangle individual, dyadic and higher-order influences on reports of interaction. Findings support the main hypotheses, pointing to the importance of health as a basis of micro-level social structure in contexts where it is a scarce and valued resource. The author calls for further research to trace out these implications in other unique settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health and Wellbeing Innovation Commission Inquiry: retirement communities and care homes
- Author:
- BEACH Brian
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores innovations in retirement housing and care homes and their role to influence health and wellbeing in later life. It includes current examples; opportunities and barriers to further innovation, and recommendations for the future. It is one of four publications from ILC-UK’s Health and Wellbeing Innovation Commission Inquiry, which examined the potential for innovation in the areas of health and wellbeing to ensure that health and care services remain sustainable and contribute to positive experiences in later life. The report is informed by oral evidence from expert witnesses, combined with research of available literature and current examples. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assessing the health impact of age-specific housing
- Authors:
- KINGSTON Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 9(4), July 2001, pp.228-234.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It has been claimed that 'retirement communities', defined in this instance as voluntary communities of older people living in shared, purpose-built housing, combine the best attributes of residential and community living. Subjective health status may there by be improved through a culture in which independence and autonomy are actively promoted. Concerns has also been raised that age-segregated communities of this sort might produce 'ghettos' of increasing dependency and service demand. This study, conducted over 12-month time period, found that when compared to older people living in the local neighbourhood, the retirement community population maintained their physical and mental health. Investigation of these findings indicated that peer support and safety/security, and 'autonomy with inclusion' were key factors in maintaining health status.