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Working Family Caregivers Needed to Participate in a Study!
, CaregivingMather LifeWays Institute on Aging is seeking volunteers to participate in a study to evaluate CareGeneral – a secure, interactive website designed to simplify care…
Read MoreCognitive Interventions for Individuals with Dementia
, Operations, Senior HousingTo improve quality of life for individuals with dementia, researchers have been investigating the use of cognitive and/or behavioral therapies to diminish related symptoms and…
Read MoreCase Studies of IT Sophistication in Nursing Homes
, Operations, Senior HousingInformation technology (IT) has become a crucial area of development in the US long-term care industry. Adoption and use of health IT and electronic health…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreHealth Behavior Change Following Chronic Illness
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessChronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, cerebral vascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes are considered preventable because they are substantially influenced by modifiable behaviors such…
Read MoreIntentions to Quit Work Among Care Staff
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior HousingResearchers from Deakin University (in Melbourne, Australia) have recently completed a study examining contextual and personal factors related to intention to quit among health care…
Read MoreThe Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessOne of the most distressing of life events is experiencing the death of a spouse. The health detriments associated with widowhood are well-documented. Surviving spouses…
Read MoreInternet-Based Training: An Effective Way to Prepare Staff in Responding to Aggressive Residents
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior HousingAn individualized Internet training program was recently evaluated to determine its effectiveness in teaching nurse aides in long-term care communities ways to prevent and safely…
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