Abstract
This study investigated bodily changes in persons with cerebral palsy over 60 years and how they confront these changes and accept changes in their environment. We interviewed 12 persons with cerebral palsy and used the Modified Grounded Theory Approach (M-GTA) to analyze the data. The results indicated that the narratives of persons with cerebral palsy generated 4 categories, 4 subcategories, and 11 concepts. The participants consciously confronted their bodily changes while receiving care. Moreover, they recognized the changes in their environment and accepted them to maintain their bodily functions. Their care included rehabilitation and medical treatment by professionals, family members, and caregivers. Persons with cerebral palsy over 60 years need to maintain their physical condition through regular medical treatment and following the advice of their rehabilitation specialists. However, they can experience severe changes in their lives due to secondary disorders and aging families. Consequently, persons with cerebral palsy must accept changes in their bodies, lives, and environment.
