There's no place like home: assessing trauma issues for older adults aging in place

Trauma experiences and symptomatology may be overlooked by clinicians as a significant impediment to aging in place. This paper presents the types of traumas and the impact of culture and racism on older adults. Additionally, age-related stressors may influence the reemergence of trauma memories and reactions and therefore, impact aging in place. Assessment, case examples, and best practice issues are presented.

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This paper discusses the impact of trauma experiences, culture, and racism on older adults' ability to age in place. Age-related stressors may cause the reemergence of trauma memories and reactions, thus affecting the ability to live independently. The paper provides assessment, case examples, and best practice issues.