“There’s no place like home, but…”: dependent older adults’ narratives on the health and well-being limits of ageing in place

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the narratives of dependent older adults regarding their experiences with ageing in place.
• Qualitative analysis of personal narratives from dependent older adults
• Focus on individual definitions and experiences of ageing in place
• Identification of perceived limits and conditions affecting well-being
• Older adults express varying definitions of what ageing in place means for their health and happiness.
• Narratives highlight specific challenges and limits faced while ageing in place.
• Insights suggest the importance of adapting care policies to reflect these diverse experiences.