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Using Self-Reports of Individuals with Dementia to Examine How the Experience of Dementia Affects Psychosocial Outcomes
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingMost studies of the psychological and social outcomes associated with dementia have relied on reports given by caregivers and clinicians to describe the experiences of…
Read MoreInfluences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior Housing, Workforce DevelopmentIndividualized care (also referred to as person-centered care, consumer-directed care, and self-directed care) takes into account resident individuality, includes resident participation in decision-making processes, and…
Read MoreHow is Your Employee Wellness Program? We’d Like to Know!
, Operations, Senior HousingMather LifeWays Institute on Aging, in partnership with LeadingAge and American Seniors Housing Association, seeks participants for an in-depth national survey of the seniors housing…
Read MoreSources of Discomfort in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
, Operations, Senior HousingThe assessment of pain and discomfort among individuals with dementia is complicated by the difficulty such individuals face in identifying the source of their discomfort,…
Read MoreHealth in the Older Adult Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Population
, Operations, Senior HousingThe growing older adult population and the increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has led researchers to the long-neglected health needs…
Read MoreAge May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
, Operations, Senior HousingAs older adults are increasingly remaining in or returning to professional employment, there is greater interest in how age might influence the experience of work.…
Read MoreTraining on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
, Operations, Senior HousingThe aging of the US population is creating an increased need for physicians who are skilled in the care of older adults. However, many surveys…
Read MoreTraining Care Staff on Depression Screening & Referrals
, Operations, Senior HousingIt is estimated that less than half of depressed long-term care residents receive treatment for depression, which appears to affect approximately one in every 10…
Read MoreThe Relationship between Home-Based Services & the Long-Term Care Population
, Operations, Senior HousingAcross the United States, states are looking to identify cost-effective ways to support older adults who wish to live as independently as possible. Funding from…
Read MoreHow Prevalent Is Resident Aggression toward Nursing Staff?
, Operations, Senior HousingAggressive behaviors from residents toward nursing home staff—or resident-to-staff aggression (RSA)—is one of the greater safety concerns among the long-term care workforce, but has received…
Read MoreDoes Geographic Distance Affect Family Perceptions of Quality Care?
, Operations, Senior HousingConsumer research suggests that location and quality of care are the most important factors for families choosing a nursing home (NH). In particular, families generally…
Read MoreCognitive Interventions for Individuals with Dementia
, Operations, Senior HousingTo improve quality of life for individuals with dementia, researchers have been investigating the use of cognitive and/or behavioral therapies to diminish related symptoms and…
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