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2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: A Brief Intervention to Improve Psychological Fitness
A pilot study involving 96 members of a retirement community tested the efficacy of a brief intervention to improve psychological skills in order to improve…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Functional Independence & Satisfaction with Assisted Living
Providers of assisted living (AL) serve residents by balancing their need for support and their desire for independence. It is important for AL providers to…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Resident Rights & the Census in Skilled Nursing Facilities
The decennial census (occurring every ten years) by the US Census Bureau provides crucial policy and planning information. It is important to incorporate the nursing…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Physical Design and Resident-Centered Care
The last two decades have seen a change in nursing home care toward an emphasis on resident autonomy and dignity, as well as increase social…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Factors Associated with LTC Planning
Survey research suggests that most adults do not plan ahead for long-term care (LTC) or understand the range of available LTC options. However, there is…
Marcus & Millichap: 2012’s Second Half Report Suggests Favorable Investment Climate for Seniors Housing
Marcus & Millichap, the nation’s largest real estate investment firm, released its “Second Half 2012” seniors housing research report with key market highlights by level…
Fitch Ratings Notes Stability in CCRC Sector
The Fitch Ratings report on the fiscal year 2011 median ratios for not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) observes that the ratios demonstrate stability. This…
National Survey of Satisfaction in Long-Term Care – Results Released
The National Research Corporation, through its My InnerView product, recently released the 2011-2012 National Research Survey of Customer and Employee Satisfaction. More than half a…
LeadingAge Ziegler 100: 2012 Report
The 2012 LeadingAge Ziegler 100 (LZ 100) uses nine years of surveys, analyses of five-year trends and other relevant data to inform readers about the…
Cost of Senior Housing and Residents’ Financial Concerns
This paper is the third in a series of four based on the 2011 Residents Financial Survey (RFS) conducted by the Center for Retirement Research…
The “New” American Family: Implications for Retirement, Finances, and Future Care
What was once considered the “traditional” American family consisting of a married couple with children is no longer the norm. According to the 2010 Census,…
Gait Speed as a Clinical Measure for Older Adults With Mobility Limitations
Gait speed has drawn increased attention as an indicator of healthy aging. It can be reliably measured, and it has been shown to be associated…
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