Exploring the decision-making process of Chinese older adults transitioning to continuing care retirement communities: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's rapidly aging population and the limitations of traditional home-based care have prompted many older adults and their families to consider Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) as a comprehensive option. However, the decision-making process for this transition remains underexplored. This study aims to systematically explore how older adults navigate the decision to move to CCRCs, to guide service improvements and inform policy.

Methods

A qualitative research approach was employed, involving semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 older adults residing in a large CCRC in Hebei, China. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology.

Results

The transition to CCRCs among Chinese older adults is a dynamic, four-phase process: (1) Inte

SUBMITTER: Yuan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317441 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature