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September 10, 2025BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Exploring the decision-making process of Chinese older adults transitioning to continuing care retirement communities: a qualitative study

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Qualitative study explores the decision-making journey in CCRCs for older adults, highlighting sociocultural factors and personal autonomy.

The transition to CCRCs involves a dynamic four-phase process, emphasizing personal autonomy and sociocultural factors.
Older adults face challenges of living alone and evaluate options based on care needs and financial considerations.
Qualitative interviews with 20 residents provide insights into their decision-making and ongoing needs for emotional support.
Findings suggest policy improvements in affordability and community integration for better support of older adults.

Yuan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores the decision-making journey in CCRCs for older adults, highlighting sociocultural factors and personal autonomy.