Socioeconomic Segregation and the Location of Assisted Living Facilities in WA State [PDF]
, 2016 This research project looks at the relationships between segregation by socio-economic status, race & ethnicity, and the location of assisted living facilities in the state of Washington.
Anderson, Miranda M
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Can a framed intervention motivate older adults in assisted living facilities to exercise?
BMC Geriatrics, 2019 Background The majority of institutionalized older adults do not exercise, despite the many health benefits. The current study investigated whether a framed intervention can motivate older adults in assisted living facilities (ALFs) to perform functional
Jari Vanroy +3 more
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IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022 Instrumented footwear represents a promising technology for spatiotemporal gait analysis in out-of-the-lab conditions. However, moderate accuracy impacts this technology’s ability to capture subtle, but clinically meaningful, changes in gait ...
Huanghe Zhang +6 more
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Iowa Department on Aging, Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Annual Report 2012 (Federal Fiscal Year October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011), January 2012. [PDF]
, 2012 The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (SLTCOP)operates as a unit within the Iowa Department on Aging. Duties of all long-term care ombudsmen are mandated by the Older Americans Act.
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Journal of Aging Research, 2011 We investigated the influence of social relations on health outcomes in very late life by examining the support-efficacy convoy model among older adults who resided in three different residential environments (centenarians in private homes, n=126 ...
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A Nutritional Analysis of Food Menus Offered at Local Older Adult Assisted Living Facilities [PDF]
, 2018 Nutrition is important in all stages of life, especially in the later years. The purpose of this study was to analyze the food offerings from local assisted living facilities on a nutritional basis.
Schmir, Chloe R
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Functional decline in residents living in nursing homes : a systematic review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Objectives To describe the functional dependence progression over time in older people living in nursing homes (NHs). Design A systematic review of the literature was performed.
Hayter, Mark +6 more
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Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman: Role in Involuntary Discharges, November 25, 2014 [PDF]
, 2014 Iowa law requires that a copy of the Notice of an Involuntary Discharge action given to residents of nursing facilities or residential care facilities also be given to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In addition, the law requires that a
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Predictors of Functional Impairment in Residents of Assisted-Living Facilities: The Maryland Assisted Living Study [PDF]
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 2005 Assisted living is a popular residential option for older individuals, yet little research has been done on people choosing this option. This study examines predictors of functional impairment in assisted living residents in the domains of cognition, mood, and health.An experienced team of neuropsychiatrists, nurses, and technicians using a number of ...
Daniel J, Burdick +9 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2021 Background Physical activity (PA), fear of falling (FOF) and quality of life (QOL) are very important constructs in geriatrics. The interplay among these constructs may vary between community-dwelling and assisted-living older adults.
Christopher Olusanjo Akosile +6 more
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