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The BRIGHTEN Program: An Electronic Networking Intervention Program for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Teams
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessThirty percent of older adults report depressive symptoms at primary care visits; however, many more may go undetected. Primary care physicians rarely have the time…
Read MoreHurricane Evacuation: Its Impact on Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior Housing, Social/Environmental/Economic Determinants of HealthNatural disasters challenge any organization that must put evacuation plans in place to move those who are vulnerable. Recent research suggests that those with dementia…
Read MoreLong-term Care Awareness Study Reveals Americans’ Lack of Preparedness Related to Financing Long-Term Care
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Development & Financing, Financing, Long-term Care, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandNorthwestern Mutual’s Long-Term Care Awareness Study suggests that many Americans have work to do in order to be financially prepared for the costs of their…
Read MoreConfidence in 55+ Housing Market Continues to Climb: 2012 3rd Quarter Results Announced
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandEach quarter since its inception in 2008 the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) is used to measure builder confidence…
Read MorePhysical Activity Appears to Protect the Aging Brain
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessThere is still limited evidence on ways to prevent cognitive decline in later life, which results from structural changes in the brain, the causes of…
Read More2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Predicting Nursing Home Demand
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Development & Financing, Long-term Care, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandBeing able to predict short- and long-term demand for nursing home care is important for the industry and for policy makers. This article reports on…
Read More2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: A Brief Intervention to Improve Psychological Fitness
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessA pilot study involving 96 members of a retirement community tested the efficacy of a brief intervention to improve psychological skills in order to improve…
Read MoreThe “New” American Family: Implications for Retirement, Finances, and Future Care
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Retirement & Workforce AgingWhat was once considered the “traditional” American family consisting of a married couple with children is no longer the norm. According to the 2010 Census,…
Read MoreBest Cities for Successful Aging
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Retirement & Workforce Aging, Social/Environmental/Economic Determinants of HealthIn an effort to improve the lives of aging Americans, the Milken Institute has assembled a listing of the Best Cities in America for successful…
Read MoreThe Independent Living Report
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandA comprehensive study about how and why older adults choose independent living. This detailed 116 page study, conducted by Dr. Margaret Wylde of ProMatura Group…
Read MoreSenior Living for the Next Generation Volumes I & II
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandSenior Living for the Next Generation, Volume I – A View Through the Lens of the Experienced Adult Child marks the first release of a…
Read MoreIdentifying & Addressing Social Isolation
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesSocial isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
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