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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…
Identifying & Addressing Social Isolation
,Social isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
Dementia & Cognitive Reserve in Middle-Income Countries
,Studies have reported that countries with lower- and middle-to-average incomes have lower rates of dementia than those in the wealthiest parts of the world. These…
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Assisted Living RNs
,There is a possible relationship between job satisfaction among registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care communities and nursing staff turnover, and it may even…
Light, Sound, & Other Environmental Factors Influence Quality of Life in Dementia
,Both the culture change and person-centered care movements have led to an increased emphasis on quality of life and other resident-focused outcomes in dementia care.…
Social Network Type Predicts Health Behaviors
,Social networks have been shown to influence well-being in many ways. For example, a large, diverse social network can provide access to social support and…
The Importance of Neighborhood Quality for People with Chronic Illness
,The quality of one’s social and physical environment has an important influence on well-being, particularly for older adults with a chronic illness. Neighborhood characteristics—such as…
A Possible Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease
,A group of researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the Mayo Clinic, and Columbia University may have found a biomarker (or a measurable, identifiable indicator) that…
Internet-Based Training: An Effective Way to Prepare Staff in Responding to Aggressive Residents
,An individualized Internet training program was recently evaluated to determine its effectiveness in teaching nurse aides in long-term care communities ways to prevent and safely…
Findings from the Residents Financial Survey
,The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College partnered with the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry, the Assisted Living Federation…
Health & Financial Literacy: Important Foundations for Decision-Making
,Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center examined the influence of health and financial literacy on decision-making ability among community-dwelling older adults without dementia. Their…
AAHSA Ziegler 100: 2009 Results
,The release of the 2010 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report provides data from the nation’s 100 largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living providers as they…