Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been associated with increased social isolation and reduced participation in older adults. This longitudinal qualitative study drew on life course theory to analyse…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act included Community First Choice (CFC), a new optional Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) state plan benefit which states could adopt. Through …
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study analyzed the factors associated with driving status among older adults in Brazil. The sample consisted of 15,221 older adults (≥65 years) residing in Brazilian capitals in 2018. The following q…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes (i.e., the National Partnership) was launched in March 2012. Using national Medicare, Minimum Data Set, and Nursing Home Compare data in …
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Adult day services (ADS) are one of the more popular long-term care options for racial and ethnic minority older Americans. Focusing on minority older adults, this study aims to (a) identify both the indi…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Objective: Older adults are a rapidly growing segment of the global population; a paucity of research exists on social workers supporting this vulnerable group in integrated health care that focuses on bo…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Cognitive stimulation is one of the non-pharmacological therapies recommended for dementia intervention. The present study evaluated the efficacy of an intervention based on cognitive stimulation in peopl…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Accidental falls are preventable adverse events for older post-acute care (PAC) patients. Yet, due to the functional and medical care needs of this population, there is little guidance to inform multidisc…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Sexuality is an integral part of being human throughout life. This does not change when moving into long-term care (LTC). However, the sexual health of persons living in LTC is often overlooked. This pape…
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