Decision Making and Implementation of Aging-in-Place/Long Term Care Plans Among Older Adults

Decision Making and Implementation of Aging-in-Place/Long Term Care Plans Among Older Adults

This study seeks to better understand how older adult aging-in-place/long term care decision making and implementation is impacted by age-related changes (e.g. cognition, health literacy, chronic conditions) and social influences (e.g. caregivers/supporters).

Subjects who are part of the National Institute on Aging (NIA)-funded LitCog study will be given access to PlanYourLifespan.org, a web-based decision-making and planning tool. Participants will be followed for up to 42 months to examine the mediating/moderating factors involved in decision-making, timing of decision implementation, and goal concordance. Findings have the potential to inform healthcare providers, caregivers, health/long term care insurers, area agencies on aging, and older adults nationally in supporting aging-in-place decisions and services use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Current participant in the LitCog Trial [R01AG03611]
• English-speaking
• Community-dwelling
• Currently use a computer or tablet with internet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous participation in the Advanced Planning for Home Services study [IH-12-11-4259]