Center for Gerontology
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Established in 1977-78, the Center for Gerontology serves as the organizational unit and focal point for aging-related activities at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Developmen of the Client Satisfaction Survey-Short Forms
(2005)This report is an addendum to an earlier report, Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Results of a Statewide Client Survey. Since the study’s distribution, further development and analysis of the Client Satisfaction Survey ... -
The Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Program
(2011)This is a compilation of various studies on topics such as the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Program, mild cognitive impairment, the "No Wrong Door" system, and an evaluation of the New River Valley Agency on Aging. -
Report on Baby Boomers and Older Adults: Information and Service Needs
(2011)In 2010, with a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator partnered with the Center for Gerontology and the Center for Survey Research at Virginia Tech to conduct a telephone survey with Baby Boomers ... -
Dietary biomarkers: advances, limitations and future directions
(2012-12-14)The subjective nature of self-reported dietary intake assessment methods presents numerous challenges to obtaining accurate dietary intake and nutritional status. This limitation can be overcome by the use of dietary ... -
Nursing Home Employees: Community Ecology and Retention
(National Institutes of Health, 2003) -
Elderly and Disabled Waiver Services: Important Dimensions From the Client's Perspective
(Virginia Department for Medical Assistance Services; The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, 2003-06) -
Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Provider Survey, Executive Summary
(Virginia Department for Medical Assistance Services; The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, 2003-03) -
Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Programs: Evaulation of Program Status and Outcomes, Executive Summary
(Virginia Department for the Aging, 2003) -
Osteoporosis & The Health of Virginia's Older Women: Issues & Consequences Affecting Quality of Life
(U. S. Department of Agriculture, 2002) -
Older Families in Rural Communities: Personal & Social Influences on Service Use
(U. S. Department of Agriculture, 2002) -
Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Utilization Review Summary Report
(Virginia Department of Medical Assisstance Services, 2004-03) -
Final Report Abstract: Caregivers of Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Information and Support Needs
(Alzheimer's Association, Medical and Scientific Affairs, 2007) -
Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Results of a Statewide Client Satisfaction Survey
(Virginia Department of Medical Assisstance Services, 2004-10) -
Elderly & Disabled Waiver Services: Development of the Client Satisfaction Survey-Short Forms
(Virginia Department of Medical Assisstance Services, 2005-04) -
Real Choices Systems Change Grant Final Report: Goal 4 Quality Assessment
(Virginia Department of Medical Assisstance Services, 2005-09)
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