social factors
What Factors Affect a Widow or Widower's Risk of Death?
,Widowhood has been known to increase the probability of dying for the surviving spouse, but many questions remain about the reasons for this greater risk…
Influences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
,Individualized care (also referred to as person-centered care, consumer-directed care, and self-directed care) takes into account resident individuality, includes resident participation in decision-making processes, and…
Engaged as We Age
,Many of today’s older adults are re-inventing how they become or remain engaged with work, volunteer activities, education and other learning activities, and caregiving for…
The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
,One 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…
AAHSA Ziegler 100: 2008 Results
,The release of the 2009 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report coincides with one of the most challenging economic environments senior living providers have faced…