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AAHSA Ziegler 100: 2008 Results
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Operations, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandThe release of the 2009 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report coincides with one of the most challenging economic environments senior living providers have faced…
Read MoreStress & Caregiving among Luo Grandparents in Kenya
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingIn many parts of the world, grandparents are increasingly taking primary caregiving roles for their grandchildren. Research suggests that, in the US, grandparents who are…
Read MoreTurn, Turn, Turn: A Circular Model for Culture Change Education
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingThe group circle has not been a particularly fashionable structure for holding meetings between adults. In the U.S., sitting in a circle is chiefly reserved…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness in Home-Care Agencies
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingAn increasing number of older adults in the U.S. rely on home-care agencies for their medical needs and other personal care. Many of these individuals…
Read MoreSleep Education in Dementia Care
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior HousingSleep disturbances are a major impediment to quality of life in all dementia care settings, as they contribute to cognitive and emotional distress. Sleep disturbances…
Read MoreAs-Needed Medication in Dementia Care
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior Housing“Pro re nata” medications (PRN)—that is,medications that are administered on an as-needed basis—are an important component of medical care in assisted living (AL) residences. Within…
Read MoreBuilding Evidence for Dementia Prevention
, Aging & Wellness, Operational Resources, Research Methodology & Theory, Senior HousingAs was the case in 2010 when the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement on the prevention of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, there…
Read MoreEvidence for the Patient-Centered Model of Care
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingA recent brief in the Journal of the American Medical Association argues that the patient-centered model is gaining international evidence and support. The brief cites…
Read MoreReal Estate Valuation of Senior Living Facilities
, Development & Financing, Senior Housing, ValuationCommercial real estate appraisers have tough jobs. Beyond having to possess expertise in the details of property valuation, they must also have a keen understanding…
Read MoreTranslating Research for Family Caregivers
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingThere is much research evidence for new practices of dementia care, specifically, innovative psychosocial treatments that manage cognitive and emotional symptoms often accompanying dementia. These…
Read MoreCommunication Skills Training for Geriatric Doctors
, Operational Resources, Senior Housing, Workforce DevelopmentCommunication is a key skill geriatric doctors must have. Families of older adults must understand complex concepts such as cognitive and functional decline and often…
Read MoreComputerized Drug Alerts Can Reduce Harmful Side Effects
, Operational Resources, Risk Management, Senior HousingThe use of psychotropic drugs—such as antidepressants and benzodiazepines—is a significant risk factor for falls, increasing the risk by about 50 percent. These drugs are…
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