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Mather LifeWays Grandparent Program Chosen as National Model
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingIn February 2011, Mather LifeWays was one of six non-profits to receive a grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to promote a volunteer-driven…
Read MoreEncouraging Safety in Nursing Homes: Organizational Factors
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingThe term “safety culture” refers to an organization’s commitment to an environment in which adverse events can be discussed openly and productively. In health care…
Read MoreSenior Residences in Finland
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingEurope is experiencing an increase in its older adult population. In particular, Finland is expected to have the third oldest population in Europe by 2030.…
Read MoreMentally Stimulating Activities Help Battle Apathy in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingApathy affects more than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) within the first five years, and is associated with increased functional and cognitive impairment…
Read MorePerson-Centered Care May Contribute to Job Satisfaction
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingMany studies have shown the benefits of person-centered care for long-term care residents. By emphasizing the value of the patient’s feelings and sense of self…
Read MoreStudy Demonstrates Effectiveness of Online Support Groups for Caregivers
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingAs the prevalence of dementia increases, so does the prevalence of unpaid caregiving, as family members need to assume caregiving roles with their loved ones.…
Read MoreAiding Memory Through Cognitive Stimulation
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingScholarship has shown that cognitive stimulation may aid in improving the memory abilities in older adults. For this reason, senior living residences, senior centers, and…
Read MoreParticipatory Action Research for Culture Change
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingThe culture change movement brought a much-needed emphasis on the dignity and humanity of those receiving long-term care. Research has identified many outcomes of culture…
Read MoreGeriatric Knowledge Among Emergency Nurses
, Operational Resources, Senior Housing, Workforce DevelopmentAdults age 65 and older make up at least 15% of emergency department visits, and they have longer lengths of emergency department stay, as well…
Read MoreEstablishing a Person-Centered Culture in a VA Nursing Home
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingThe Veterans Administration has taken up the model of person-centered care, asking administrators throughout its health care system to modify their facilities and train their…
Read MoreCan Health Care Reform Expand Patient-Centered Care in Rural Communities?
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThe patient-centered model of care is well-regarded as a means to address the needs of older adults with chronic diseases. The patient-centered model is not…
Read MoreMather LifeWays Institute on Aging Identifies 10 Senior Living Trends
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandMather LifeWays Institute on Aging derived 10 top senior living trends after surveying 600 senior living organizations representing more than 1,000 communities from 15 states.…
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