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The Long & Short of It: Length of Stay & Resident Satisfaction in Nursing Homes
, Senior HousingUsing data from a survey of 11,362 nursing home residents from 51 nursing home organizations, the researchers investigated factors that influenced the likelihood that residents…
Read MoreWant to Improve Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents? Focus on These 3 Key Needs
, Senior HousingThe psychological theory of self-determination suggests that our needs for autonomy, relatedness, and feeling effective (competency) are key elements of human well-being. A recent longitudinal…
Read MoreHow Older Adults’ Living Environments Affect Quality of Life
, Senior HousingA number of factors can contribute to an older adult’s quality of life, many of which relate to their surrounding environment. A recent study of…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: London Senior Residence Redesigns with Eye on Reducing Loneliness
, Senior HousingA senior living residence in South London, known as an almshouse, has undergone innovative design changes to combat loneliness in its residents. Traditional English almshouses…
Read MoreWhere Is Everyone: Why Assisted Living Residents Participate (or Don’t) in Activities
, Senior HousingA recent review looked closely at the literature on assisted living (AL) resident participation in recreational activities to better examine what is known about recreational…
Read MoreThe Shift to Private Administration of Long-Term Care
, Senior HousingThere has been a well-documented shift in publicly funded long-term care (LTC) from a predominance of nursing homes to a more balanced array of options…
Read MoreClean, Spacious Work Environments Enhance Assisted Living Staff Productivity
, Senior HousingNumerous studies have documented the impact that assisted living environments can have on residents, but what impact do these environments have on staff? A recent…
Read MoreStay in Senior Living Residence & Stay Out of the Hospital
, Senior HousingMany people begin to develop multiple health conditions as they age, making hospitalization more likely. Researchers have investigated various factors that increase one’s chances of…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: The Ruff Side of Pet Therapy Programs
, Senior HousingPet therapy programs are becoming more common in senior living and health care facilities, but a surprising number of facilities have safety concerns related to…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Empty Convents Converted into Housing for Older Adults
, Senior HousingA number of projects are underway to convert underutilized convents around Chicago into housing for older adults. These buildings once offered living spaces for nuns,…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Skilled Nursing Homes Striving for a Comeback
, Senior HousingA recent McKnight’s column titled “The Evolution of Nursing Homes” examines the changing world of skilled nursing homes and how many are convinced that this…
Read MoreCan’t Get No Satisfaction: How Do Respondents’ Personal Characteristics Impact Resident Satisfaction Ratings?
, Senior HousingResident and customer satisfaction surveys are an important way for aging services organizations to gauge how well they meet the needs and preferences of the…
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