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Title: Communal Coping in the Context of Filial Caregiving
Author: Magid, Kirby
Date Created: 2023
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Social psychology, Gerontology
Description: In the U.S., there has been a steady increase in the number of adult children providing care to their aging parents (i.e., filial caregivers). Filial caregiving impacts not only the caregiver and recipient, but also caregivers’ spouses. This neces...

Title: REASONS FOR USE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND PRAYER FOR HEALTH BY OLDER ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Author: Tait, Elizabeth
Date Created: 2010
Subjects--Topical: Public health, Gerontology, Alternative medicine
Description: Objectives: This study examined prayer for health and eight specific reasons why Americans ages 50 and over use Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): effectiveness; cost; recommendations from health care providers; recommendations from fam...

Title: THE IMPACT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE USE ON THE PARTICIPATION LEVELS AND LIVING ARRANGEMENT DECISIONS OF OLDER ADULTS
Author: Walsh, Judith
Date Created: 2014
Subjects--Topical: Government policy, Gerontology
Description: Using a nationally representative sample of older adults, this dissertation examines the use of assistive technology devices (ATDs) designed to aid with mobility and sensory functioning and to improve one's capacity to perform activities of daily ...

Title: The Role of the Activity Professional in Promoting Resident-Centered Engagement for Persons with Dementia Living in Care Communities
Author: Pate, Melannie
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Public health, Gerontology
Description: Objectives: This study examined activity planning for residents with dementia in care communities. My principal analysis explored how activity planning relates to resident-centered care. I also studied how actual or perceived challenges of activit...