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Current research on falls prevention: what are the influences and consequences of falls?
, Falls Reduction, Health & Wellness, Spotlight on Mather LifeWaysNovember provided abundant information about falls and falls reduction. Following is an overview of some recent publications on the prevalence, correlates, and consequences of falls.…
Read MoreRethinking Clinicians’ Understanding of Culture in Treating Older Adults
, Health & Wellness, Person Centered CareA recent Journal of the American Geriatric Society article shows that, among the medical fields, an improved understanding of culture is particularly important in geriatrics.…
Read MoreInterviewing Residents on the Decision to Relocate to Nursing Homes
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandOne of the strengths of interview research, and other qualitative methodologies, is that we can empirically study the significance of events to individuals. Quantitative research,…
Read MoreExamining the Role that Caregivers Play in the Decision to Move to Assisted Living
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandResearchers at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte recently published results from a study that examined the family caregiver’s experiences while moving relatives with Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreEncouraging Better Standards for Medication Use by Older Adults
, Health & Wellness, Person Centered CareThe Journal of the American Medical Association features two pieces that address medication use among older adults. One is a commentary by Dr. Jerry Avorn,…
Read MoreADA Encourages Less-Restrictive Diet Options for Older Adults in Health Care Communities
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior Housing“Food nourishes the spirit as well as the body.” That might sound like something you’d hear from your favorite, and not quite diet-friendly, restaurant, but…
Read MoreReviewing Patient Centered Medical Home Demonstration Projects
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingResearchers at Harvard Medical School recently published a review of Patient Medical Home Demonstration projects (PCMH) that have been occurring throughout the country. The goal…
Read MorePerson Centered Care: An Important Part of Health Reform Initiatives
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingIn Long Term Care, the buzzword for some time has been about Person Centered Care (PCC). Now PCC practices (outlined here) are catching on as…
Read MoreOlder Adult’s First Book to be Released By Major Publisher
, News Headlines, NewsworthyGranta magazine, a literary publication based in the UK, publishes quarterly collections of short stories and literary journalism. For its upcoming issue, Granta: Pakistan, editor…
Read MoreFrom Clinical Care Facilities to Person-Centered Homes: Is Continued Change Possible?
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingThanks to a broad coalition of resident advocates, human services organizations, and nursing professionals, the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act marked what we may even…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Housing Bust on Baby Boomer Wealth
, Development & Financing, Financing, Senior HousingThe housing market collapse has impacted many lives over the past three years. It has been estimated that more than $10 trillion in household wealth…
Read MoreRelaxation and music: a short-term remedy for postoperative pain?
, Health & WellnessAccording to a recent article in Nursing Research (Good et al. 2010), music may prove useful for managing post-operative pain. A study involved 517 participants…
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