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Dementia and Transitioning from Assisted Living to Memory Care Units: Perspectives of Administrators in Three Facility Types
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Kelsey, Susan G.; Laditka, Sarah B.; Laditka, James N. – Gerontologist, 2010
Purpose: This study examines transitioning residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder (ADRD) from assisted living facilities (ALFs) to memory care units (MCUs) from the perspective of 3 ALF organizational models: freestanding ALFs, ALFs with MCUs, and ALFs in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) with MCUs. Design and…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Alzheimers Disease, Older Adults, Memory
Getting the Message out about Cognitive Health: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Older Adults' Media Awareness and Communication Needs on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
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Friedman, Daniela B.; Laditka, James N.; Hunter, Rebecca; Ivey, Susan L.; Wu, Bei; Laditka, Sarah B.; Tseng, Winston; Corwin, Sara J.; Liu, Rui; Mathews, Anna E. – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: Evidence suggests that physical activity and healthy diets may help to maintain cognitive function, reducing risks of developing Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Using a cross-cultural focus, we describe older adults' awareness about cognitive health, and their ideas about how to inform and motivate others to engage in…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Health Education, Physical Activities, Cross Cultural Studies