<> "The repository administrator has not yet configured an RDF license."^^ . <> . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes"^^ . "The aging population in the Netherlands poses significant challenges for living arrangements and\r\ntheir impact on the quality of life among older adults. This thesis investigates how different living\r\narrangements, specifically aging in place versus residing in retirement homes, influence the quality\r\nof life of older adults using a quantitative analysis of the WoON 2021 survey data. The study employs\r\nCoarsened Exact Matching (CEM) to control for the compositional effect, ensuring comparability\r\nbetween the two groups.\r\nThe findings reveal no significant difference in life satisfaction between older adults aging in place\r\nand those residing in retirement homes after matching to control for compositional effects. This\r\nsuggests that living arrangements alone may not be the primary determinant of life satisfaction.\r\nInstead, other factors such as health status, social quality, and activity hindrance play more\r\nsubstantial roles. Health emerged as a pivotal factor, with better health significantly associated with\r\nhigher life satisfaction, underscoring the importance of health promotion and maintenance\r\nprograms tailored to older adults. The extent and quality of social interactions were also crucial, with\r\nhigher social quality linked to greater life satisfaction. Physical limitations negatively impacted life\r\nsatisfaction, emphasizing the importance of interventions aimed at reducing activity hindrance and\r\npromoting physical independence. Living in a multi-person household had a small but significant\r\npositive effect on life satisfaction, suggesting that social support within the household can enhance\r\nwell-being. Higher household income was associated with increased life satisfaction, although the\r\neffect size was relatively small, indicating that financial stability is an important aspect of overall\r\nwell-being.\r\nThe study's findings have several policy implications. Firstly, there is a need for policies aimed at\r\nimproving the health of older adults through preventive measures and access to healthcare services.\r\nSecondly, fostering social interactions and community engagement can significantly enhance the\r\nquality of life. Thirdly, interventions to reduce physical limitations and promote independence are\r\nessential. Financial support programs to ensure adequate income for older adults can also\r\ncontribute to their well-being. Finally, spatial planning should create age-friendly environments that\r\ncater to the needs of older adults in both urban and rural settings.\r\nIn conclusion, while living arrangements themselves do not significantly impact the quality of life\r\namong older adults in the Netherlands, health status, social quality, and activity hindrance are\r\ncritical factors. Policymakers should focus on these areas to improve the well-being of the older\r\npopulation. By addressing health, social interaction, physical independence, and financial stability, it\r\nis possible to enhance the overall quality of life for older adults, whether they age in place or reside\r\nin retirement homes. The insights gained from this study underscore the multifaceted nature of\r\nquality of life and highlight the importance of a holistic approach to supporting the aging population."^^ . "2024" . . . . . . . "Thomas"^^ . "Rozendal"^^ . "Thomas Rozendal"^^ . . . . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Text)"^^ . . . "MSc-Thesis-6th-August-2024-S3674843.pdf"^^ . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "lightbox.jpg"^^ . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "preview.jpg"^^ . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "medium.jpg"^^ . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "small.jpg"^^ . . . "The impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "indexcodes.txt"^^ . . "HTML Summary of #4725 \n\nThe impact of living arrangements on quality of life among older adults: aging in place versus retirement homes\n\n" . "text/html" . .