Behavioral effects of intra-institutional relocation of mentally retarded adults were evaluated over a 12-month period. Clients grouped together on the basis of relatively high levels of aggressive or destructive behavior exhibited an increase in social isolation following relocation. Overall, relocation effects were subtle and individualized in…

Relocation is often seen as a high-risk stress for the elderly. The present study compared relatively healthy older people moving voluntarily with nonmovers. An examination of behavioral test performance in a pre-post design revealed no decrement in function among those who changed residence. (Author)

Studied an intra-institutional relocation of a long-term care facility by documenting changes in the environment and in residents' and staff members' use of space and patterns of behavior. Behavioral changes were conceptualized as attempts to adapt to the larger design and altered layout of the new facility. (JAC)

A reply to recent articles by Borup and Gallego refuting their contention that relocation has no adverse consequences on the elderly. A response by Borup et al. reaffirms their stand and further describes their studies leading to their original conclusion. (KMF)

Forty-two mentally retarded adults (mean age 33 years) from three state schools were studied for almost four years, from the time they were resettled at a community residence in a large city, in order to evaluate whether changes in behavior, attitudes, and social relationships would occur as a result of deinstitutionalization. (Author/PHR)