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Aging in Place
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Author(s): Ben Yuk Fai Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)and Vincent T. Law (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 18
Source title:
Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ben Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Artie Ng (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)and Peter Yuen (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2633-9.ch014
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Abstract
Aging is a function of time and is a natural and integral part of the life cycle. Aging process differs among individuals and brings all kinds of changes, affecting not just the physical body and its functions, but also to the social, psychological and financial situations to individuals. Aging in place (AIP) is a common preference among older people for remaining in their local community and maintaining their social networks throughout the aging process. Issues about appropriateness of aging in place, long-term care, and residential homes are discussed. Some models and recommendations are discussed, completed with thoughts on future studies.
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