Reframing ageing in place: perspectives from Chinese older people

This study offers a culturally nuanced understanding of AIP, challenging the notion that 'place' is solely a physical or geographical location. It highlights the significance of social connectedness, emotional security, digital participation, and the desire to avoid institutional care. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners, underscoring the need to design ageing policies and care practices that address not only physical housing but also social networks, digital inclusion, and the relational aspects of institutional care, thereby promoting autonomy, dignity, and well-being.