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Saher Selod
Does Evidence Support the Use of Personal Emergency Response Services?
, TechnologySome reports suggest that the use of personal emergency response services (PERS) has been beneficial to older adults. In an emergency, the user activates an…
Read MoreSenior Residences in Finland
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingEurope is experiencing an increase in its older adult population. In particular, Finland is expected to have the third oldest population in Europe by 2030.…
Read MoreAiding Memory Through Cognitive Stimulation
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingScholarship has shown that cognitive stimulation may aid in improving the memory abilities in older adults. For this reason, senior living residences, senior centers, and…
Read MoreIncorporating Group Activities and Community/Medical Services in CCRCs
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingKatherine Marx and colleagues conducted a multi-year exploratory study of older adults’ participation in group activities and use of community and medical services one year…
Read MoreCulture Change: Gains for Residents and Providers
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingLong-term care communities are undergoing innovative changes in order to improve the quality of life of their residents. “Culture change” is an example of a…
Read MoreComparing Resident and Family Opinions about Nursing Home Satisfaction
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingNursing homes routinely survey their residents and family members about their performance. Previously, little was known about how well the opinions of family and residents…
Read MoreExamining the Social Environment’s Impact on Food Intake By Older Adults
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Social/Environmental/Economic Determinants of HealthRecent research indicates that the social environment plays an important role in the amount of food we eat. Although a number of similar studies have…
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