Assisted living and nursing homes: Apples and oranges? slides notes
This presentation discusses the emergence of assisted living facilities from nursing homes, and the differences between the provisions of care. The study presented describes the current state of residential care/assisted living (RC/AL) care and residents in skilled nursing homes (NHs). The authors identify different types of RC/AL facilities and their residents, and how the variation in case-mix reflects differences in service provision.

Date Posted: Friday, December 17, 2004
Authors: Sheryl Itkin Zimmerman
Applicable Courses: Aging Policy, Aging Practice
Topics: Health, Older Adults, Policy

Distribution of African Americans in residential care / assisted living and nursing homes: More evidence of racial disparity? slides notes
This lecture provides empirical evidence of the racial separatism of residential care / assisted living facilities and nursing homes, as well as the degree of this separation. In addition, information is presented correlating racial separatism and community and facility characteristics.

Date Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Authors: Sheryl Itkin Zimmerman
Applicable Courses: Aging Policy, Aging Practice, Discrimination and Inequality
Topics: Diverse Populations, Health, Policy

Plants, animals and children in long-term care: How common are they? Do they affect clinical outcomes? slides notes
This lecture provides information on the use of the Eden Alternative in long-term care facilities and a study assessing the use of plants, animals, and children as related to the health and well being of the residents.

Date Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2004
Authors: Sheryl Itkin Zimmerman
Applicable Courses: Aging Policy, Aging Practice, Health Policy, Health Practice
Topics: Health, Mental Health, Older Adults

Dementia in Nursing Home Residents: Findings and Issues in Current Research slides notes
This presentation covers the current research model for diagnosing dementia, discusses the population at risk, and provides recommendations for residential care to clients with dementia.

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Authors: Sheryl Itkin Zimmerman
Applicable Courses: Aging Practice, Health Practice, Mental Health Practice
Topics: Older Adults

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