Factors Associated with Residential Preferences by Health Status Among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: The Moderating Effect of Social Support Network

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The study aims to identify factors influencing residential preferences in older adults with cognitive impairment, focusing on the role of social support networks during health deterioration.
Analyzed data from 2,364 older adults with cognitive impairment using descriptive statistics, difference tests, and multinomial logistic regression.
Examined associations between health status and housing preferences, accounting for socio-demographic factors.
87.7% preferred to live at home while maintaining health; 46.3% preferred home living during health deterioration, while 24.9% preferred alternative housing and 28.8% preferred long-term care facilities.
Preference for alternative housing over continued home living was significantly associated with age, education level, living situation, economic satisfaction, and social support networks.
The moderating effect of social support was only significant in the relationship between depression and preference for alternative housing.

Examines housing preferences in older adults with cognitive impairment, suggesting implications for support systems.

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Mi–Jin Jeong (2026) studied this question.

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