Tarani Chandola, Patrick Rouxel, Vivian W Q Lou, Simon Ng, Vera Mun Yu Tang, Tom Chun Wai Tsoi, Wenyi Lin, Jianchao Quan, Wai Sze Chan, Peiyi Lu, Xingnan Yi
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Abstract
Background and objectives: The impact of modifiable housing factors on the mental health of caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities is often underestimated. This study examines the role of housing modifications in influencing caregiver burden and resilience in Hong Kong.
Research design and methods: Data from a population-based survey of 2,960 caregivers of older adults (aged 60 and older) and younger individuals with disabilities (under 60) were analyzed. Modifications to the care recipients' homes-classified as any, wheelchair-accessible, stair/chairlift, or other modifications-and the proportion of homes modified within each building or estate were assessed. Quantile regression models of the Caregiver Burden Inventory and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used to estimate the association between home modifications and caregiver burden and resilience.
Results: Caregivers living with their care recipients in buildings or estates where all homes had been modified reported approximately 0.3 standard deviations lower burden (at the 90th quantile) and 0.23 standard deviations higher resilience (at the 80th quantile) than those in non-modified buildings or estates. Similar associations were observed between modifications of individual care recipients' homes and caregiver burden, although not for resilience.
Discussion and implications: There is some evidence that home modifications are associated with reduced caregiver burden and increased caregiver resilience, particularly when measured at the building or estate level. Enhancing the housing quality of older adults and people with disabilities may improve not only their well-being, but also that of their caregivers.
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Innovation in Aging, an interdisciplinary Open Access journal of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), is dedicated to publishing innovative, conceptually robust, and methodologically rigorous research focused on aging and the life course. The journal aims to present studies with the potential to significantly enhance the health, functionality, and overall well-being of older adults by translating scientific insights into practical applications. Research published in the journal spans a variety of settings, including community, clinical, and laboratory contexts, with a clear emphasis on issues that are directly pertinent to aging and the dynamics of life over time. The content of the journal mirrors the diverse research interests of GSA members and encompasses a range of study types. These include the validation of new conceptual or theoretical models, assessments of factors impacting the health and well-being of older adults, evaluations of interventions and policies, the implementation of groundbreaking research methodologies, interdisciplinary research that adapts concepts and methods from other fields to aging studies, and the use of modeling and simulations to understand factors and processes influencing aging outcomes. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars across various disciplines, such as technology, engineering, architecture, economics, business, law, political science, public policy, education, public health, social and psychological sciences, biomedical and health sciences, and the humanities and arts, reflecting a holistic approach to advancing knowledge in gerontology.
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