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Organizational Structure, Human Resources & Employee Retention in Long-Term Care
Job satisfaction and intent to leave on the part of direct care nursing staff are both important contributors to care quality and staffing. How might…
Evidence on the Prevention of Cognitive Decline & Dementia
Identifying strategies to prevent and delay dementia is a high priority for researchers and the public at large. While recent attempts to identify pharmaceutical treatments…
The Recession, Debt, & the Work Environment: Impacts on Retirement
Retirement planning is influenced by a wide range of individual and social factors. Personal preferences, cultural expectations, large-scale economic climates, and household debt and assets…
Dementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
The population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
Aging Research in France: Emerging Trends in a Changing Europe
Attention to aging policies, demographic trends, and research findings in other countries can provide researchers and policy makers with valuable perspectives. A recent International Spotlight…
Association between Sleep Medicine & Falls in Nursing Homes
Nonbenzodiazepine sleep medication has been used increasingly at nursing homes to manage insomnia, a frequently diagnosed condition in such settings that has a negative impact…
Scientific Uncertainty around Mild Cognitive Impairment Can Create Tension for Diagnosed Individuals
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a relatively recent diagnostic category, covering a wide range of cognitive impairment that is less severe than that which meets…
Marketing Falls Reduction Classes: A Qualitative Study
Falls are a leading risk factor for older adults, often leading to fractures, hospitalization, and the need for long-stay medical care. While balance and strength…
What Direct Care Staff Think about “Good Care”
Direct care workers play a crucial role in the provision of nursing home care, providing the bulk of hands-on care for residents and serving as…
Is Resident Hospitalization Related to Nurse Turnover & Retention?
Nursing home (NH) residents have high rates of hospitalization and rehospitalization, with around one quarter of hospitalized NH residents being readmitted to the hospital within…
Dementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
The population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
Low-Cost, Video-Based Exercise Interventions May Be Effective for Improving Strength & Flexibility
Functional physical limitations are a significant risk factor for older adults, as they can lead to isolation, frailty, and increased risk for falls. Exercise training,…
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