By Geralyn Magan The meticulous work of research assistants from Rutgers University was critical to the success of the Parker Nursing Home Project. But the students benefitted too. Twelve students from Rutgers University have spent the past 2 summers lurking in the hallways and common areas of 3 New Jersey…...
Project Will Recommend Improvements for Home-Based Workplace
By Geralyn Magan LeadingAge will be helping Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions (GEARS) conduct an environmental scan of current and future trends in home care and the workforce supporting long-term services and supports. The LeadingAge Center for Applied Research (CFAR) is working with Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions…...
What’s So Great about Culture Change? Study Offers Some Clues
By Geralyn Magan When nursing homes implement culture change fully, the benefits include significant improvements in resident perceptions of quality of life, services, and care. Nursing homes must implement culture change fully before they can reap many of its benefits, according to early findings from an ongoing study by the…...
Exploring Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing
Collecting information from housing communities that are currently implementing intergenerational programs, and communities that are interested in implementing these programs in the future. LeadingAge and Generations United are using funds from The Retirement Research Foundation to explore the characteristics and benefits of intergenerational programming in senior housing properties. The 12-month…...
LeadingAge and its Massachusetts Partners Design Housing Plus Services Study
By Geralyn Magan Positive findings from the Massachusetts Housing Plus Services study would put housing providers in a much better position to convince health entities, payers, and policy makers to invest in their housing plus services initiatives. The LeadingAge Center for Housing Plus Services is working with several partners in…...
How Elders Promote Community Resilience After Natural Disasters
Exploring the important role that older people can play in helping their communities prepare for and remain resilient after natural disasters. Two global agencies are each supporting research projects to explore the important role that older people can play in helping their communities prepare for and remain resilient after natural…...
How to Build the Personal and Home Care Aide Workforce
A look at how Massachusetts used its Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) Demonstration Program grant. What’s the best way to recruit, train and retain personal and home care aides (PHCA)? Meet workers where they are, says Registered Nurse Leanne Winchester from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder…...
HRSA Grant: Evaluating State Training Programs for Personal and Home Care Aides
The Personal and Home Care Aide State Training (PHCAST) program supported the development, evaluation, and demonstration of a competency-based and uniform curriculum to train qualified personal and home care aides. Walter R. McDonald and Associates Inc. and the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research received with a grant from Health Resources and Services…...
A Tool to Assess Housing Residents’ Needs
Our easy-to-use tool to assess the health and functional status of resident populations in affordable senior housing communities. The LeadingAge Center for Applied Research has released an easy-to-use tool that senior housing properties can use to assess the health and functional status of their resident populations. The Resident Assessment Tool,…...
Housing Plus Services Resources
Visit these organizations and websites to obtain information about housing and service programs for older adults, and strategies for helping older adults with low incomes maintain their health and independence. Older Adults National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization that works with entities across the…...