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"Men Don't Talk": Examining The Dynamics Of Men's Co-Resident Relationships In Assisted Living, Yarkasah P. Paye
"Men Don't Talk": Examining The Dynamics Of Men's Co-Resident Relationships In Assisted Living, Yarkasah P. Paye
Gerontology Theses
Women outnumber men in assisted living (AL). This gender imbalance promotes the feminization of AL settings and affects men’s social experiences, particularly their co-resident relationships. AL research connects peer relationships to resident well-being and suggests gender that influences co-resident interactions. Yet, few studies have specifically examined men’s social experiences in AL. This analysis aimed to: (1) learn how men experience co-resident relationships in AL; and (2) identify the factors shaping these peer relationships. The analysis utilized qualitative data collected from two AL settings. Data collection involved participant observation and informal and formal in-depth interviews. Analysis was informed by principles of …
Georgiacares Community Outreach Events: An Evaluation, Erin Fisher
Georgiacares Community Outreach Events: An Evaluation, Erin Fisher
Gerontology Theses
Medicare is vital to the health and well-being of many American seniors. However, due to its complexity, beneficiaries often need assistance navigating the federal health insurance system. GeorgiaCares, Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), provides free and unbiased Medicare information and counseling. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate GeorgiaCares outreach events to discern the social and demographic characteristics of participants and decipher how to best market the events. Participants of nine GeorgiaCares outreach events (n=81) completed anonymous surveys; mixed-methods data analysis revealed the typical participant to be a 71-year-old African American female. Findings suggest an effective way …
Exploring The Influence Of Functional Status On Older Adults' Social Relationships In Assisted Living Communities, Navtej K. Sandhu
Exploring The Influence Of Functional Status On Older Adults' Social Relationships In Assisted Living Communities, Navtej K. Sandhu
Gerontology Theses
Social relationships can have considerable influence on physical and mental well-being. AL research suggests that other residents are among the most available social contacts and that co-resident relationships can affect life satisfaction, quality of life, and well-being. Although functional status influences social relationships, research has yet to provide an in-depth understanding of how cognitive and physical function affects co-resident relationships in AL. In this thesis, I present an analysis of qualitative data collected over a one-year period in two diverse settings. The thesis addressed: 1) How does functional status influence co-resident relationships? ; and 2) What factors shape its influence? …
Alzheimer's Disease And Intimacy: A Content Analysis Of Resources Avaliable Through The Alzheimer's Association And The National Institute On Aging, Danelle S. Hubbard
Alzheimer's Disease And Intimacy: A Content Analysis Of Resources Avaliable Through The Alzheimer's Association And The National Institute On Aging, Danelle S. Hubbard
Gerontology Theses
An estimated 5.4 million individuals in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number is expected to rise exponentially over the next 50 years. Content analysis was used to examine the availability and content of online resources accessible through the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that addressed emotional and physical intimacy for a marital unit. The analysis resulted in ten documents from the Alzheimer’s Association’s website, seven from the NIA’s website, and four additional documents produced from external links that met these criteria. Five major themes emerged from these documents regarding the subject of emotional …
Marriage And Memory In Older Adults, Renu Kumar
Marriage And Memory In Older Adults, Renu Kumar
Gerontology Theses
Some loss in memory is considered a part of normal aging; however, there is a considerable heterogeneity in cognitive aging among older adults. Studies show that living arrangements, social interaction, social relationships and size of social network are among the predictors of memory decline for older adults. Moreover, marriage has been associated with physiological health as well as psychological and social well-being. This study has examined the relationship between the marital status and memory performance in older adults. It was hypothesized that (1) being married will be positively related to memory of older adults; (2) participants with larger supportive social …
Mind-Body Exercise And Cognitive Function: Potential Approaches To Manage Cognitive Impairment- A Meta-Analysis, Yin Wu
Gerontology Theses
Cognitive impairment is prevalent among older adults population. It brings restriction to older adults’ lives and bring huge burden to the society. Mind-body exercise has characteristics from both physical exercise and intellectual experience. Moreover, it has potential cognitive benefits to reduce the incidence even reverse cognitive impairment. Using meta-analysis to analyze findings form published research on mind-body exercise, this study will explore whether practicing mind-body exercise is beneficial for the management of cognitive impairment.
Examining The Validity And Reliability Of The Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale-6 (Abc-6) In A Diverse Group Of Older Adults, Antonius D. Skipper
Examining The Validity And Reliability Of The Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale-6 (Abc-6) In A Diverse Group Of Older Adults, Antonius D. Skipper
Gerontology Theses
Losing confidence in the ability to maintain balance can be more debilitating than a fall. Therefore, considering the importance of measuring balance confidence, the purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the ABC-6, a shortened version of the ABC-16, among diverse older adults. Participants were 251 diverse (72.1% African Americans, 62.5% low-income, 61% low-education) older adults (M age = 71.2 years, SD = 8.9). Participants volunteered for a falls risk screening which assessed multiple falls risk factors and balance confidence. The ABC-6 had excellent internal consistency reliability, substantial intraclass correlations, significant moderate to large …