"There's no place like home, but…": dependent older adults' narratives on the health and well-being limits of ageing in place - PubMed

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Ageing in place for dependent older adults is not a fixed preference but a fragile, continuously negotiated process.
Staying home is sustained by symbolic autonomy and attachment to familiar environments, aiding control over daily routines and a sense of dignity.
Participants experience 'care liminality,' constantly reassessing their ability to remain at home due to anticipated health decline.
Key boundaries limiting ageing in place include deteriorating health, perceived burden on family, and loneliness.
The study concludes ageing in place should be viewed as a conditional, relational process, not a universal ideal, requiring responsive care policies.

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