P2-441: Assessing depressive symptoms in communication-impaired older persons in long-term care facilities: The Feeling Tone Questionnaire (FTQ) and its psychometric properties

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. S454-S454
Author(s):  
John Toner ◽  
Jeanne Teresi
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities

scholarly journals High death rate of older persons from COVID-19 in Quebec (Canada) long-term care facilities: chronology and analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Beaulieu ◽  
Julien Cadieux Genesse ◽  
Kevin St-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Excess Mortality ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces ◽  
Care Facilities

Purpose Among the ten Canadian provinces, Quebec has experienced the most significant excess mortality of older persons during COVID-19. This practice paper aims to present the chronology of events leading to this excess mortality in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach Documented content from three official sources: daily briefings by the Quebec Premier, a report from the Canadian Armed Forces and a report produced by Royal Society of Canada experts were analysed. Findings Two findings emerge: the lack of preparation in LTCFs and a critical shortage of staff. Indeed, the massive transfer of older persons from hospitals to LTCFs, combined with human resources management and a critical shortage of permanent staff before and during the crisis, generates unhealthy living conditions in LTCFs. Originality/value To our knowledge, this paper is the first to analyse official Quebec and Canadian statements concerning COVID-19 from the angle of quality of life and protection of older adults in LTCFs.

scholarly journals Practice Guidelines for Assessing Pain in Older Persons with Dementia Residing in Long-Term Care Facilities

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos ◽  
Theresa Dever Fitzgerald ◽  
Gregory P. Marchildon
Keyword(s):  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities
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