John Davy

Individuals with moderate-to-severe dementia have difficulty in reporting pain to caregivers and other care providers. Because of this, a number of observational pain assessment measures…

Mental illness often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated within the older adult population, and this is a growing concern as more Americans begin to join this…

Better Health Is Just a Click Away Information is power, especially when it comes to health. This three-part webinar series is designed to provide individuals…

The Promising Practices Award highlights organizations that are moving away from conventional practices by developing and implementing new and innovative approaches in long-term care and…

There are a few tests which are used to assess mobility and falls risk in older adults, such as the “Timed Up and Go” test…

Researchers and practitioners in the field of aging must be able to detect individual change in health status over time. Current methodology in the study…

Mather LifeWays is pleased to initiate a new Spotlight on Partners section! We work with many organizations that are serving older adults in a variety…

While it is difficult to definitively identify any specific causes of cognitive decline, studies have found an association between sleep-disordered breathing and cognitive function in…

Researchers and practitioners require reliable and valid methods for measuring the quality of life (QOL) of people with dementia to assess the impact of interventions,…

The field of narrative gerontology examines how the aging experience is influenced by broader cultural stories, specifically those regarding growing older. Narrative gerontologists argue that,…

Mobility is crucial to Aging Well, as it enables physical activity, social interaction, and greater community involvement for older adults. While one often thinks of…

Periods of extreme heat, such as the summer of 2011, have proven to be dangerous for vulnerable older adults. This is particularly true for those…