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Direct linkZimmerman, Sheryl; Sloane, Philip D. – Gerontologist, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to discuss the benefits and limitations of, and considerations in, developing a typology of assisted living (AL). Design and Methods: We conducted a review and comparison of nine AL typologies drawn from the literature. Results: Typologies addressed matters related to the structure, process, population, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Sampling, Older Adults, Comparative Analysis
Characteristics of the Healthy Brain Project Sample: Representing Diversity among Study Participants
Bryant, Lucinda L.; Laditka, James N.; Laditka, Sarah B.; Mathews, Anna E. – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: Description of study participants and documentation of the desired diversity in the Prevention Research Centers Healthy Aging Research Network's Workgroup on Promoting Cognitive Health large multisite study designed to examine attitudes about brain health, behaviors associated with its maintenance, and information-receiving preferences…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Physical Activities, Intervention, Focus Groups
Kane, Rosalie A.; Chan, Jane; Kane, Robert L. – Gerontologist, 2007
Purpose: This article assesses the state of research on assisted living (AL) from 1989 to May 2004. Design and Methods: We undertook keyword searches for AL research and amplified these with searches of Web sites, conference proceedings, and follow-up inquiries. We annotated and coded the resultant items according to categories reflecting the…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Research Methodology, Longitudinal Studies, Residential Care
Kane, Robert L.; Bershadsky, Boris; Bershadsky, Julie – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: Making good consumer decisions requires having good information. This study compared long-term-care recommendations among various types of health professionals. Design and Methods: We gave randomly varied scenarios to a convenience national sample of 211 professionals from varying disciplines and work locations. For each scenario, we…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Health Personnel, Nurses, Physicians
