Working Paper Summary 00-03
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Pathways Working Paper 00-03 Heisler, E., Evans, G. E. & Moen, P. (2000, March). Health and Social Outcomes of Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Elayne Heisler, Duke University
Gary W. Evans, Cornell University
Phyllis Moen, Cornell University
Objectives
To compare the experience of moving into a continuing care retirement community for those moving locally (within the county) and from more of a distance (outside the county).
Key Findings
- Long distance movers were more apt to experience physical health declines, while no such declines were found for local movers.
- Health declines were not associated with changes in social integration or social support.
Implications
Changing community as well as residence may be an unrecognized risk factor for health.
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