Social Support: Do Familial Interactions and Technology Impact the Social Support of Senior Residents in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities?

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. B27
Author(s):  
Jared Mazurek ◽  
Jared Mazurek ◽  
Jessica L. Kalender-Rich ◽  
Jo A. Wick
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Familial Interactions

scholarly journals Grandparents and Parents: An Essential Partnership for Longevity Societies

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 769-769
Author(s):  
Paris Strom
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
International Curriculum Development

Abstract This presentation hypothesizes that an innovative collaboration by the adult generations will be necessary to enable conditions needed for family success in a longevity society. Unprecedented challenges of parents and grandparents are examined. Reasons why adults have to regard youth as a source of learning about their unique experiences in an age-separated society are explained. International curriculum development studies to support families of children from birth through adolescence are described. A curriculum that provides a common knowledge base about child and adolescent guidance is proposed to harmonize efforts of adults to support younger relatives. Curriculum for retirees should focus on continuing responsibilities other generations expect of them, learning about the lives of younger family members, and gaining awareness of parenting practices to reinforce lessons. Training volunteers in assisted living and long-term care facilities to be indigenous leaders of grandparent classes is discussed as a practical way to offer relevant learning and improve social support. Instruments are examined that assess ethnic relationships between adult generations, adults and adolescents, and track results of education intervention.

A Comparison of Wandering Behavior in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth R. A. Beattie ◽  
JunAh Song ◽  
Shane LaGore
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Assisted Living Facilities ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Staffing And Training

Wandering, a challenging behavior associated with dementia, affects many residents of long-term care facilities and can result in elopement, injury, and death. Most studies of wandering have taken place in nursing homes (NH). Expansion of the long-term care sector over the last 2 decades has resulted in a surge in options such as assisted living facilities (ALF). This study compared wandering behavior of residents (N = 108) in 21 long-term care facilities (15 NH, 6 ALF). Staff used the Revised Algase Wandering Scale-Nursing Home Version (RAWS-NH) to quantify wandering. While there were some differences in demographic variables (i.e., race, motor ability) between NH and ALF participants, no significant differences were found in either RAWS-NH overall or any of the 6 subscale scores. This suggests that the expression of wandering is similar in long-term care residents across all dimensions of the RAWS-NH regardless of facility type. Findings are of concern for those involved in the safe management and protection of residents at risk for wandering, particularly in long-term care facilities with underregulated staffing and training requirements.

A Comparison of Emergency Preparedness Policies by Long-Term Care Setting Type in Ohio: Assisted Living Settings Lag Behind Nursing Homes in Key Areas

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482090201
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Kennedy ◽  
Cassandra L. Hua ◽  
Ian Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Facilities ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Skilled Nursing ◽  
Care Facilities

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have received regulatory attention in relation to their emergency preparedness. Yet, assisted living settings (ALs) have not experienced such interest due to their classification as a state-regulated, home- and community-based service. However, the growth in the number of ALs and increased resident acuity levels suggest that existing disaster preparedness policies, and therefore, plans, lag behind those of SNFs. We examined differences in emergency preparedness policies between Ohio’s SNFs and ALs. Data were drawn from the 2015 wave of the Ohio Biennial Survey of Long-Term Care Facilities. Across setting types, most aspects of preparedness were similar, such as written plans, specifications for evacuation, emergency drills, communication procedures, and preparations for expected hazards. Despite these similarities, we found SNFs were more prepared than large ALs in some key areas, most notably being more likely to have a backup generator and 7 days of pharmacy stocks and generator fuel.

scholarly journals Social Isolation in Long-Term Care Facilities Related to COVID-19: Effect on Resident Anxiety and Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 579-579
Author(s):  
Nazmus Sakib ◽  
Joseph June ◽  
Lindsay Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract Loneliness is a common problem in long-term care. It has been associated with a higher risk of depression, aggressive behaviors, and anxiety and may be a risk factor for cognitive decline. Loneliness can exacerbate social isolation. The COVID-19 emergency brought on measures in Florida, beginning in March 2020, to separate nursing home (NH) and assisted living community (ALC) residents from each other and family members to limit virus spread. This study examines results of a survey with Florida NH (N=59) and ALC (N=117) administrators concerning effects of these measures. Scaled (1-5, lowest to highest) data indicate that resident anxiety was higher in NHs (M=3.40) than ALCs (M=3.17). Care disruptions related to limited resident-to-resident contact also were worse in NHs (M=3.74) than in ALCs (M=3.21), while care disruptions related to loss of family support were higher among ALCs (M=3.19) than in NHs (M=2.86). Implications of these findings will be discussed.

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