An extensive body of research has examined connections between older adults' social worlds and health and well-being, particularly for community-dwelling older adults. Yet, little is known about the social worlds of older adults living in nursing homes because of this population's...
There are many levels toin-home care, with many existing as a stage before assisted living. In-home care is often preferred by older adults because it allows them the freedom to stay in their own homes. In-home senior care is a great option for many older adults, especially in the wake...
Bartels SJ, Miles KM, Dums AR, et al: Are nursing homes appro- priate for older adults with severe mental illness? Conflicting consumer and clinician views and implications for the Olmstead decision. J Am Geriatr Soc 2003; 51:1571-1579...
In the past decade, the number of long-term care (LTC) services for older adults in China has grown annually by an average of 10%. Older adults, their family members, and policymakers in China are concerned about patient outcomes in different care settin
Neglect of older adults in Michigan nursing homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect 2010; 23(1): 58-74.Zhang Z, Schiamberg L, Oehmke J, Barboza G, Griffore R, Post L, Weatherill R, Mastin T: Neglect of older adults in Michigan Nursing Homes. J Elder Abuse Negl 2011, 23:58-74....
(1996) `Importance of quality recreation activities for older adults residing in nursing homes', Education GerontologyMichael Haberkost.Importance of Quality Recreation Activities for Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes.Educational Gerontology. 1996...
They were launched in 2001 and have dramatically increased the number of both senior centers and nursing homes for older adults. While the quantity of nursing homes is still inadequate with an additional mismatch problem between the supply and demand, the quality of care in most nursing homes is...
News Briefs - DOJ National Nursing Home Initiative Aims to Boost Enforcement - The Department of Justice's new report details how the bureau is tackling crimes against older adults and how some providers have found themselves...more 1,266Results ...
Improving Care Transitions in Nursing Homes.Nursing homes have emerged as vital settings for services to ensure necessary and effective care transitions for older adults. This article proposes three strategies to improve the quality of care transitions in nursing homes: establish responsive care-teams ...
Installation of raised garden beds for nursing homes, senior living facilities and other locations to help senior residents connect with nature and access the benefits of gardening.Tennessee, USA. Everybody Grows Builds raised garden beds for older adults in nursing homes and other locations in the...