People in advanced old age would feel more in control of their lives if they considered a move to assisted accommodation or residential care before health problems forced them to, say researchers.
Most older people want to continue living at home for as long as they can, but in many cases, a health crisis means they need to make the transition to a new home closer to their families or to long-term residential care.
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