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Professional Response: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
This brochure provides information for community professionals on how to identify and support victims of intimate partner violence.
Understanding Adult Foster Care State by State: Provider Experience in North Carolina
(Virginia Tech, 2013-04)
This presentation provides an overview of adult long-term care needs and a range of long-term care options.
Nursing Home Employees: Community Ecology and Retention
(National Institutes of Health, 2003)
Fear of Falling and Older Adults: Finding Balance
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falls are a major public health concern for older adults. Annually, 1 out of every 3 Americans aged 65+ experiences a fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of ...
Improving Quality: A Guide For Virginia's Personal Care Providers
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2005-08)
The goals of every business are to grow and prosper while providing the best services possible. The challenges of providing routine care and meeting the needs of regulations become easier when systems designed to enhance ...
Overview: Intimate Partner Violence & Rural Older Women
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2010)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a spouse, boyfriend, or intimate partner. It is a hidden public health problem, touching nearly one third of all women aged 50+ each ...
Overview: Risk of Falling and Older Adults
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2013-10)
Falls are a major public health concern for older adults. Annually, 1 out of 3 Americans aged 65+ experiences a fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of hospitalization ...
Crimes of Occasion, Desparation, and Predation Against America's Elders
(The MetLife Mature Market Institute, 2011-06)
Family Perceptions of Mild Cognitive Impairment
(Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech, 2007-11)
Dynamical Properties of Postural Control in Obese Community-Dwelling Older Adults
(MDPI, 2018-05-24)
Postural control is a key aspect in preventing falls. The aim of this study was to determine if obesity affected balance in community-dwelling older adults and serve as an indicator of fall risk. The participants were ...