Assisted living facilities as sites of encounter: implications for older adults’ experiences of inclusion and exclusion
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x19000187
Abstract: Abstract Most of the existing literature on inclusion and exclusion among older adults focuses on community-dwelling individuals. In this article, we draw on the results of a comparative case study to explore how older adults… read more here.
Keywords: exclusion; inclusion exclusion; living facilities; older adults ... See more keywords
Prehospital Testing and Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2: A Special Report from the Sacramento (California USA) Mobile Integrated Health Unit
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x22000292
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has killed nearly 800,000 Americans since early 2020. The disease has disproportionately affected older Americans, men, persons of color, and… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; congregate living; living facilities; sars cov ... See more keywords
A Qualitative Analysis of Safety Culture in Minnesota's Assisted Living Facilities.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaf119
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The number of assisted living facilities and people living in them is growing; however, there is considerable variation in state regulations for assisted living. Therefore, it is important for states with new… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; living facilities; culture; safety culture ... See more keywords
Comparing Outcomes Among Medicaid Home and Community-Based Service Users: Private Homes vs. Assisted Living Facilities.
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.14643
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes of Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) users residing in a private home vs. in an assisted living facility among dually eligible individuals aged 65 or older. STUDY SETTING AND DESIGN… read more here.
Keywords: home; living facilities; private homes; hcbs users ... See more keywords
Factors associated with transfer from assisted living facilities to a nursing home: National Health Aging Trends Study 2011–2019
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19147
Abstract: Residents of assisted living facilities (ALF) transfer to a nursing home when they require a higher level of care, but limited research has examined risk factors for transfer to a nursing home. The aims of… read more here.
Keywords: factors associated; associated transfer; living facilities; nursing home ... See more keywords
Prevalence, Recognition, and Treatment of Dementia in Assisted Living Facilities
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DOI: 10.1159/000487129
Abstract: Background/Aims: Dementia and psychiatric disorders are common in assisted living facilities (ALFs) and have suboptimal rates of recognition and treatment. Therefore, we aimed to obtain a direct estimate of the prevalence of cognitive impairment and… read more here.
Keywords: recognition treatment; dementia; treatment; assisted living ... See more keywords