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Leavers And Stayers: An Ecological Analysis Of Determinants Of Employee Retention In Long-Term Care
(Virginia Tech, 2003-11)The understanding of issues related to staff retention in long-term care requires a systematic and holistic examination of the care environment. Guided by the joining of two theoretical perspectives, human ecology and ... -
A Life Course View of Older Women’s Health Behaviors
(Virginia Tech, 2010-11-16)The purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to explore the current health care practices of older women from a life course perspective. We conducted face-to-face interviews with 11 women, ranging in age from 65 to 94 years ... -
A Long and Winding Road: Dementia Caregiving With Grit and Grace
(Oxford University Press, 2019)Background and Objectives: Many dementia caregivers provide care for numerous years. Exhibiting grit, or commitment and persistence in the face of adversity, may bolster their ability to manage caregiving challenges. We ... -
Menopausal Status, Climacteric Symptoms, and Family Related Variables in Korean Female Baby Boomers
(Virginia Tech, 2012)In 2010, baby boomers (born between 1955 and 1963 in Korea) were 721 million and composed 14.6% of the total population in Korea. For the majority of women, the process of menopause occurs between ages 45 and 54. This means ... -
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What do we do now?
(Virginia Tech. Center for Gerontology, 2006-10)This brochure provides information about mild cognitive impairment, including how to recognize the condition, seek medical help, and coping strategies for patients and families. -
The Need and Provision of Health and Community Services for Older Adults in Montgomery County, Virginia
(Virginia Tech, 2014-11-05)The purpose of this study is to explore the availability of health and community services for rural older adults by examining the spatial distribution of older population and service organizations in Montgomery County, VA. -
Neighborhood Walkability Assessment for Seniors: Using Geographic Information Systems
(Virginia Tech, 2014-11-05)Purpose: To examine walkability for seniors living in a low-income neighborhood (Ward 8). The neighborhood walkability in the DC area was assessed via geographic information systems (GIS) using ArcGIS 10.1 data using the ... -
“Nobody Likes to Admit What’s Going On”: Avoidance Behaviors of Families Coping with MCI
(Virginia Tech, 2009)Managing stress using avoidance coping strategies allows family members to manage their emotional responses as well as cope with changes in their relative’s memory, behavior, and sociability that manifest with mild cognitive ... -
Nursing Home Diversion Programs: Challenges, Successes, and Next Steps
(Virginia Tech, 2011)In 2009-2010, Virginia participated in a pilot project of the Administration on Aging. The Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Program, now known as the Community Living Program (CLP), was designed to assist individuals ... -
Nursing Home Employees: Community Ecology and Retention
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Older Families in Rural Communities: Personal and Social Influences on Service Use
(U. S. Department of Agriculture, 2002)The overall goal of this research project was to gather data from older adults and their family caregivers living in rural southwest Virginia to learn how health and community-based services programs can win greater ... -
Osteoporosis & The Health of Virginia's Older Women: Issues & Consequences Affecting Quality of Life
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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 ... -
Patient Views of Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Peritraumatic Stress From a Disaster Increases Risk for Onset of Chronic Diseases Among Older Adults
(Oxford University Press, 2022-01-01)Background and objectives: Our understanding of the impact of disaster exposure on the physical health of older adults is largely based on hospital admissions for acute illnesses in the weeks following a disaster. Studies ... -
Personal and Social Resources and Well Being among Informal Care Recipients
(Virginia Tech, 2004-07-31)Moving beyond a focus on primary caregivers only, we examined the effects on older adults’ psychological well-being of having multiple family or friend helpers and of other elements of social support when receiving informal ... -
Perturbation-based balance training targeting both slip- and trip-induced falls among older adults: a randomized controlled trial
(2020-06-12)Background Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults. Perturbation-based balance training (PBT) is an innovative approach to fall prevention that aims to improve the reactive balance response following ... -
Predicting Community Connections in the Workplace
(Virginia Tech, 2003-11)This study explores the relationships between interpersonal connections in the workplace and four dimensions of employee retention. -
Prediction of fall risk among community-dwelling older adults using a wearable system
(2021-10-25)Falls are among the most common cause of decreased mobility and independence in older adults and rank as one of the most severe public health problems with frequent fatal consequences. In the present study, gait characteristics ...
