Title

The meaning of time in oldest-old age

Abstract

In a phenomenological study that described the lived experience of adults older than 85 years, 19 oldest-old adults' lived time is illuminated by 5 themes: Defining Self Through Experience, Being Situated in Time, Knowing Lifetime Is Limited, Planning for the Future, and Leaving a Legacy.

Department(s)

Nursing

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1097/00004650-200701000-00007

Keywords

Lived time, Oldest-old, Phenomenology, Temporality

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Journal Title

Holistic Nursing Practice

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