Roscoe Nicholson
Using Self-Reports of Individuals with Dementia to Examine How the Experience of Dementia Affects Psychosocial Outcomes
Most studies of the psychological and social outcomes associated with dementia have relied on reports given by caregivers and clinicians to describe the experiences of…
Out-of-Pocket Health Care Spending in the Last Five Years of Life
Although a key objective of Medicare is protecting the elderly from financial risk, little research has examined the financial impact of out-of-pocket health care expenditures…
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…
Home Monitoring Systems Being Developed for Fall Detection & Assessment of Fall Risk
Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop and evaluate a mountable in-home system that can detect falls, as well as measure changes…
How is Your Employee Wellness Program? We’d Like to Know!
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, in partnership with LeadingAge and American Seniors Housing Association, seeks participants for an in-depth national survey of the seniors housing…
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
In the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
How Do Medication Aides Affect Care Quality?
Several states have allowed skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to hire medication aides to administer medications to residents. Medication aides have less formal training than registered…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Group Meetings Versus Home Visits
In a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
Providing care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Family Caregivers Look toward Technology for Information & Support
With burgeoning numbers of family members caring for older adults, many are seeking resources and support through various technologies. Pew Research Center published results of…
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