Everyday challenges facing high-risk older people living in the community: a community-based participatory study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Considering the real-world experiences of those with cognitive impairments is important in building a positive community for older people. Community-based participatory research is an important methodology for investigators focused on improving community health. The aim of this study was to 1) investigate factors associated with the continuation of community dwelling among high-risk older people and 2) to create a model of an inclusive community space for older people in the largest housing complex district in Tokyo. METHODS:From 198 residents who completed all three steps (mail, face-to-face, and home-visit) of a previous large-scale epidemiological survey, we identified 66 residents who were at high-risk of moving out of the community. These participants underwent 6 months of

SUBMITTER: Okamura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7027225 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature