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Using Self-Reports of Individuals with Dementia to Examine How the Experience of Dementia Affects Psychosocial Outcomes
Most studies of the psychological and social outcomes associated with dementia have relied on reports given by caregivers and clinicians to describe the experiences of…
Out-of-Pocket Health Care Spending in the Last Five Years of Life
Although a key objective of Medicare is protecting the elderly from financial risk, little research has examined the financial impact of out-of-pocket health care expenditures…
Influences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
Individualized 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…
Home Monitoring Systems Being Developed for Fall Detection & Assessment of Fall Risk
Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop and evaluate a mountable in-home system that can detect falls, as well as measure changes…
Childhood Socioeconomic Status Continues to Impact Physical and Cognitive Health
A number of studies have shown an association of socioeconomic status with a longer life span, and a recent study expands upon this research to…
Giving to Others Reduces Impact of Stress, Eliminating the Association of Stressful Events With Mortality
A recent study by Michael Poulin and colleagues in the American Journal of Public Health looks at the impact that giving to others can have…
Food Sources for Saturated Fats May Hold Key to Health Impact
A review of the available research on the association of saturated fat with mortality revealed that the food source of the saturated fat seems to…
Researchers Uncover Biological Link between Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recent research has shown surprising relationships between inflammatory diseases that at first glance may seem unrelated. Causes of an inflammatory response in one part of…
How is Your Employee Wellness Program? We’d Like to Know!
Mather 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…
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
In the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
How Do Medication Aides Affect Care Quality?
Several states have allowed skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to hire medication aides to administer medications to residents. Medication aides have less formal training than registered…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
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