THE AGE WELL STUDY REPORT
YEAR 4 FINDINGS
This in-depth report from the fourth year of a five-year longitudinal study investigates Life Plan Community residents’ stress and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings reveal associations between stress and resilience and organizational factors, residents’ personal characteristics, social relationships, and coping strategies. The study is based on responses from 3,441 residents from 122 Life Plan Communities around the United States.
THIS REPORT REVEALS
- Less stress and better resilience during the pandemic were associated with personal traits including higher levels of extroversion, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences
- Organizational factors, including community size and for-profit status, were related to differences in resident stress and resilience.
- Researchers offer proposed strategies for Life Plan Communities interested in mitigating residents’ stress while promoting resilience and healthy coping strategies.
FROM THIS RESEARCH REPORT
“Respondents of smaller communities (300 or fewer residents in independent living) were less likely to be stressed compared to residents of communities with more than 300 residents in independent living.”
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THE AGE WELL STUDY:
YEAR 4 FINDINGS
Find out about factors associated with Life Plan Community residents’ stress and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, including individual and organizational characteristics.