THE FUNCTION OF LITERACY IN A NURSING HOME CONTEXT

James C. Fisher

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Technology Use by Older Adults Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues Aging and Gerontology Research

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This qualitative study examined the literacy use of 28 older adult nursing home residents in relation to life experiences and perceptions of retirement and aging. Emerging themes focused on continuity and change between present literacy usage and that of earlier life stages, perceptions of the purpose of literacy held by older adults, the role of need in motivating older adults to use literacy skills, and contextual support for their use. An understanding of functional literacy among those interviewed could be based on their level of skill or comprehension, physical ability, perceived need, and prior experience.

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