Kathyrn Brod
LeadingAge Ziegler 100: 2010 Results
The 2011 LeadingAge Ziegler 100 (LZ 100) report incorporates ten years of survey data and presents snapshots of data as well as ten-year trends for…
Intentions to Quit Work Among Care Staff
Researchers from Deakin University (in Melbourne, Australia) have recently completed a study examining contextual and personal factors related to intention to quit among health care…
The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
One of the most distressing of life events is experiencing the death of a spouse. The health detriments associated with widowhood are well-documented. Surviving spouses…
Identifying & Addressing Social Isolation
Social isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
Dementia & Cognitive Reserve in Middle-Income Countries
Studies have reported that countries with lower- and middle-to-average incomes have lower rates of dementia than those in the wealthiest parts of the world. These…
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Assisted Living RNs
There is a possible relationship between job satisfaction among registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care communities and nursing staff turnover, and it may even…
Light, Sound, & Other Environmental Factors Influence Quality of Life in Dementia
Both the culture change and person-centered care movements have led to an increased emphasis on quality of life and other resident-focused outcomes in dementia care.…
Social Network Type Predicts Health Behaviors
Social networks have been shown to influence well-being in many ways. For example, a large, diverse social network can provide access to social support and…
The Importance of Neighborhood Quality for People with Chronic Illness
The quality of one’s social and physical environment has an important influence on well-being, particularly for older adults with a chronic illness. Neighborhood characteristics—such as…
A Possible Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease
A group of researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the Mayo Clinic, and Columbia University may have found a biomarker (or a measurable, identifiable indicator) that…
Internet-Based Training: An Effective Way to Prepare Staff in Responding to Aggressive Residents
An individualized Internet training program was recently evaluated to determine its effectiveness in teaching nurse aides in long-term care communities ways to prevent and safely…
Findings from the Residents Financial Survey
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College partnered with the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry, the Assisted Living Federation…
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