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December 8, 2025Journal of Advanced Nursing

Older Persons' Participation in Life‐Enhancement Activities in a Long‐Term Care Facility: A Mixed‐Methods Observational Study

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AGA. S. GillSHSharon HewnerTVTania Von Visger

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Overview

Mixed-methods observational study demonstrates that enhanced support improves psychosocial well-being and engagement in older adults.

Key Points

  • Engagement levels in life-enhancement activities significantly improved when personalized support was provided, enhancing well-being.
  • Social interaction frequency varied by mobility status among 111 older persons across different activity contexts observed.
  • Naturalistic observations of 20 life-enhancement activity sessions utilized thematic analysis to identify barriers and supports.
  • Findings suggest that transforming routine activities helps reduce loneliness, highlighting the need for supportive environments.

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Gill et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020e22d562116f28faaa2https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70425
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