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Dementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
,The population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
Aging Research in France: Emerging Trends in a Changing Europe
,Attention to aging policies, demographic trends, and research findings in other countries can provide researchers and policy makers with valuable perspectives. A recent International Spotlight…
Association between Sleep Medicine & Falls in Nursing Homes
,Nonbenzodiazepine sleep medication has been used increasingly at nursing homes to manage insomnia, a frequently diagnosed condition in such settings that has a negative impact…
Scientific Uncertainty around Mild Cognitive Impairment Can Create Tension for Diagnosed Individuals
,Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a relatively recent diagnostic category, covering a wide range of cognitive impairment that is less severe than that which meets…
Marketing Falls Reduction Classes: A Qualitative Study
,Falls are a leading risk factor for older adults, often leading to fractures, hospitalization, and the need for long-stay medical care. While balance and strength…
What Direct Care Staff Think about “Good Care”
,Direct care workers play a crucial role in the provision of nursing home care, providing the bulk of hands-on care for residents and serving as…
Is Resident Hospitalization Related to Nurse Turnover & Retention?
,Nursing home (NH) residents have high rates of hospitalization and rehospitalization, with around one quarter of hospitalized NH residents being readmitted to the hospital within…
Dementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
,The population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
Low-Cost, Video-Based Exercise Interventions May Be Effective for Improving Strength & Flexibility
,Functional physical limitations are a significant risk factor for older adults, as they can lead to isolation, frailty, and increased risk for falls. Exercise training,…
Neighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
,It has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Bilingualism Delays Onset of Single-Domain aMCI
,Researchers have provided further evidence that bilingualism may contribute to cognitive reserve and delay the onset of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (DAT). A study…
Seniors Housing & Care Journal - Call for Papers
,2013 SHCJ Call for Papers Seniors Housing & Care Journal is accepting submissions for its 2013 issue. The Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal…