Jacquelyn Benson

Working Family Caregivers Needed to Participate in a Study!
, Caregiving

Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging is seeking volunteers to participate in a study to evaluate CareGeneral – a secure, interactive website designed to simplify care…

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Cognitive Interventions for Individuals with Dementia
, Operations, Senior Housing

To improve quality of life for individuals with dementia, researchers have been investigating the use of cognitive and/or behavioral therapies to diminish related symptoms and…

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Case Studies of IT Sophistication in Nursing Homes
, Operations, Senior Housing

Information technology (IT) has become a crucial area of development in the US long-term care industry. Adoption and use of health IT and electronic health…

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The BRIGHTEN Program: An Electronic Networking Intervention Program for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Teams
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Thirty percent of older adults report depressive symptoms at primary care visits; however, many more may go undetected. Primary care physicians rarely have the time…

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Health Behavior Change Following Chronic Illness
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, cerebral vascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes are considered preventable because they are substantially influenced by modifiable behaviors such…

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Intentions to Quit Work Among Care Staff
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior Housing

Researchers from Deakin University (in Melbourne, Australia) have recently completed a study examining contextual and personal factors related to intention to quit among health care…

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The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

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…

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Internet-Based Training: An Effective Way to Prepare Staff in Responding to Aggressive Residents
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Senior Housing

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…

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