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The sociophysical home environment is an integral component of everyday coping, self-identity, and well-being for individuals with dementia; however, residential discontinuity is a common experience for many of these individuals. This article examined the meanings, functions, and experiences associated with living at home for individuals with dementia at the critical point of relocation to a residential care facility. Qualitative research methods were used to analyze in-depth interviews with 16 individuals with dementia at their homes within 2 months prior to relocation.

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Symbolic meaning of relocation to a residential care facility for persons with dementia.

Aging Ment Health

May 2009

Advanced Practice Nurse Community Research, Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario and Academic Consultant, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Objectives: This study explored the perspectives of persons with dementia (PWD) on the meanings and experiences associated with relocation to a residential care facility (RCF).

Methods: A qualitative design was employed, which involved in-depth interviews with 16 PWD at their homes within two months prior to relocation. The work of Strauss and Corbin guided the analysis process.

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