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A COMPARATIVE EXPLORATION OF CULTURE CHANGE IN NURSING HOMES: THE RESIDENTS' PERSPECTIVE
Title
A COMPARATIVE EXPLORATION OF CULTURE CHANGE IN NURSING HOMES: THE RESIDENTS' PERSPECTIVE
Author
Murray, Louise
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Educational leadership, Gerontology
Description
The need to provide an environment that ensures both quality care and quality of life for residents of nursing homes has long been recognized. The culture change movement in nursing homes emphasizes both principles. This mixed-methodology research...
ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE TRAINING IN PEOPLE WITH MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA
Title
ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE TRAINING IN PEOPLE WITH MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA
Author
Rouse, Hillary
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Social sciences--Research, Cognitive psychology, Gerontology
Description
The main goal is to see how computer game play experiences can affect cognitive, social, behavioral, and psychological functioning in a population of older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia. Participants engaged in various cognitive games from...
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND FALLS IN THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES IN A LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER
Title
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND FALLS IN THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES IN A LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER
Author
Churchill, Christine
Date Created
2014
Subjects--Topical
Gerontology
Description
Cognitive impairment has been found to be associated with an increased risk of falls among older adults. The aim of this study was to compare in-hospital outcomes such as time-to-surgery, complications, length of stay, intensive care utilization, ...
Comprehensive Health Assessment: Decreasing Preventive Care Gaps in Older Adults
Title
Comprehensive Health Assessment: Decreasing Preventive Care Gaps in Older Adults
Author
Wright, Georgetta
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Gerontology, Public health
Description
Less than 50% of adults aged 65 and older complete annual recommended preventive care. Preventive care is important since a major risk factor for cancer is aging. Colon cancer occurs in more than 70% of people aged 65 and older. The most common ca...
Improving Provider Utilization of Medication Adherence Screening Tools in Adults with Hypertension in Primary Care
Title
Improving Provider Utilization of Medication Adherence Screening Tools in Adults with Hypertension in Primary Care
Author
Colleton-Livingston, kia
Date Created
2020
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medicine, Gerontology
Description
Background In the United States according to Centers for Disease Control (2019), nearly half of adults, 108 million (45%) have hypertension defined as having a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 or diastolic blood pressure greater than 80. T...
Intergenerational Programming on a Multi-Generational Play Park and its Impact on Older Adults
Title
Intergenerational Programming on a Multi-Generational Play Park and its Impact on Older Adults
Author
Dawson, Amanda
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Gerontology, Aging
Description
Intergenerational programming between children and older adults have been shown to make significant contributions to older adults’ overall wellbeing. However, it is uncommon to find in research the combination of active aging and intergenerational...
Preventing 30-Day Rehospitalization Among Elderly Patients Through A Collaborative Transition of Care Program Between Acute and Primary Care
Title
Preventing 30-Day Rehospitalization Among Elderly Patients Through A Collaborative Transition of Care Program Between Acute and Primary Care
Author
Wingate, Katie
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medicine, Gerontology
Description
There is a disconnect between acute and primary care when transitioning elderly patients from the hospital to the community, often leading to insufficient primary care follow-up and increased rehospitalization. The purpose of this pilot study was ...
Respite Care for People with Dementia Aging in Place: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Title
Respite Care for People with Dementia Aging in Place: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Author
Weir-Gertzog, Amanda
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Government policy, Gerontology, Aging
Description
Respite care, including adult day care, residential respite, and home services, offers integral life-enhancing benefits to people with dementia aging in place: peer interaction, diminished social isolation, and enhanced feelings of purpose and occ...
Structured Exercise versus Physical Activity on Energy Expenditure and Sleep Quality in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Title
Structured Exercise versus Physical Activity on Energy Expenditure and Sleep Quality in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Author
Wilcox, Ali
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Gerontology
Description
Regular physical activity is known to increase lifespan, prevent chronic diseases,improve cognitive maintenance, increase self-efficacy, decrease mortality, and reducerisk of falls in older adults. 60% of older adults report not participating in r...
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Title
WALKING TO METRICALLY CUED MUSIC: HOW IT AFFECTS GAIT AND BALANCE IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS
Author
Grant, Darryl
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Kinesiology, Gerontology
Description
Introduction: Gait impairments are a major cause of falls in older adult populations, associated with decreased functional capacity and increased morbidity. Recent studies have reported using rhythmic auditory stimuli to positively influence motor...