Experiences of Disabled Older Adults in Urban Area Adult Day Care Centers: A Multisite Case Study.
Takashi NaruseMasakazu HatsushiRumiko Tsuchiya-ItoMasayuki KobayashiJunichi KatoPublished in: Gerontology & geriatric medicine (2023)
This study described clients' experiences within adult day care (ADC) and its related impacts. A multisite case study was conducted with 26 older adults from six ADCs in Tokyo, with interviews and field observations conducted between November 2020 and July 2022. The transcribed interviews and field notes were analyzed qualitatively. Three categories pertaining to context ("guilt and resignation to the current living conditions," "desire for social connection despite frustrating limitations," and "supported life based on weekly ADC routine") and four categories about the experiences within ADC ("savoring disability- and age-friendly conversations," "feeling happy about something new and positive," "challenges for changes in self-image," and "discomfort with others and the waste of time") were extracted. Clients' increased vulnerability due to disabilities and COVID-19 affected their experiences. ADCs provide a safe place for interaction, and their use must be encouraged to develop a disability- and age-friendly society.
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