Korean J Adult Nurs.  2019 Jun;31(3):269-282. 10.7475/kjan.2019.31.3.269.

The Successful Aging Experiences of the Older Adults on the In-Home Benefits of Long-term Care Insurance: Living My Life at Home using Remaining Abilities

• Kang MH
• Park JS

• KMID: 2450091
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2019.31.3.269

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to investigate a successful aging experience of aged on the in-home benefits of long-term care insurance.
METHODS
The participants included 12 aged individuals receiving such benefits. Data were collected using in-depth interviews from November of 2016 to July of 2017. The qualitative analysis process followed the grounded theory method by Strauss and Corbin.
RESULTS
The research results indicate that the core category was "living my life in my home using my remaining abilities". The phenomenon was "recognizing the limitations of my body", and causal conditions were "old and sick body" and "depression". The interaction strategies were "examining my body", "engaging in self-reflection", "controlling my mind", "taking care of my health according to the illnesses I experience", "managing my remaining abilities", "connecting with a supportive network", and "spending time". The outcomes were "living by adapting to my limited body conditions", "leading my life with the help of others", "sharing the meaning of life with others", and "reestablishing my life values".
CONCLUSION
Based on the this results, systematic health management programs such as personalized physical activity to maintain and preserve remaining function of the body should be develop to maintain the life in my home for aged.

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Aging*
Grounded Theory
Humans
Insurance, Long-Term Care*
Long-Term Care*
Methods
Motor Activity
Qualitative Research

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  Figure 1. The successful aging experience process of the aged on the in-home benefits of longterm care insurance.

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