A qualitative exploration of older people's lived experiences of homelessness and memory problems - stakeholder perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The numbers of older people experiencing both homelessness and memory problems are growing, yet their complex health, housing and care needs remain undelineated and unmet. There is a critical gap in understanding what can improve the care, support and experiences of this group. In this qualitative study we explore how stakeholders understand memory problems among older people in the context of homelessness and consider what they judge gets in the way of achieving positive outcomes.

Method

We conducted reflexive thematic analysis of qualitative interviews (n = 49) using a semi-structured topic guide, with 17 older people (aged ≥ 50 years) experiencing memory problems and homelessness, 15 hostel staff and managers, and 17 health, housing and social care practitioner

SUBMITTER: Rapaport P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498566 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature