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Social Standing: Examining Social Hierarchies within Assisted Living Communities
, Senior HousingResearchers have long established how social standing within communities can impact life quality. As residents within Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) engage with other residents and…
Read MoreAttitude Adjustment: Video-Based Training Addresses Ageism in Senior Living Staff
, Senior HousingDecades of research demonstrate a link between ageist attitudes and behaviors and both physical and mental health outcomes. While there has been little evidence that…
Read MoreStudying a New Way to Train: Dementia-Focused Microlearning for Nursing Home Staff
, Senior HousingDementia training has a new format. Microlearning sessions are intended to allow users to learn at their own pace, while building on and reviewing material…
Read MoreRetention Attention: A Close Look at Workforce Retention in Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
, Senior HousingResearch suggests higher retention of direct care workers is related to better care quality in nursing homes; however, retention rates are much lower in nursing…
Read MoreAging in a Small Town: Are Rural Communities Prepared for Older Citizens to Age in Place?
, Senior HousingMany senior living organizations assess residents’ satisfaction with their senior living community; however, many older adults who choose to age in place do not have…
Read MoreGo Green: Adding Green Spaces to Skilled Nursing Offers Bouquet of Benefits
, Senior HousingSpending time in nature has been shown to benefit well-being; however, some older adults are unable to get outdoors. Researchers investigated how bringing the outdoors…
Read MoreTune It up, Tune It down: Tuned Lighting & Nursing Home Residents’ Sleep Quality
, Senior HousingInnovations in lighting technology have led to the implementation of tuned lighting, which automatically adjusts color and intensity to provide a more natural cycle of…
Read MoreGroup Therapy: Partnership Provides Counseling Services for Life Plan Community Residents
, Senior HousingLife Plan Community residents may benefit from access to counseling services, but these services are not always readily available. A study in Seniors Housing &…
Read MoreShelter from the Storm: How Assisted Living Communities Protect Residents in a Hurricane
, Senior HousingHurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida in September 2017, was one of the most intense tropical storms to hit the region. A Seniors Housing…
Read MoreIs Your Workplace Bad for Older Employees’ Health?
, Senior HousingAge-related stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace are all too common. In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers…
Read MoreDrug Problem: Prevalence of Antipsychotic Medication Use in Assisted Living
, Senior HousingDementia-related behaviors can be difficult for care staff to address. An article in Seniors Housing & Care Journal investigated the prevalence of off-label antipsychotic medication…
Read MoreWant to Slow Nursing Assistant Turnover? Change Your Culture.
, Senior HousingHigh staff turnover in nursing homes is costly and linked to lower quality of care. In a study that won a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research…
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