Montessori-based interventions (MBIs) promote quality of life among older adults living with dementia. We used Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) to evaluate the impact of a small-scale MBI.
Michael R. Hughes • Kathleen M. Farfsing • Leah M. Janssen • Jennifer M. Kinney
Sustainability of the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory Use in Ohio Nursing Homes Over Time
In 2015, the Ohio Department of Medicaid incentivized use of the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) as a quality initiative.
Nepal’s low fertility rate and increasing life expectancy have resulted in a burgeoning older population.
Deepak Sharma • Ranju Kumari Mehta • Sabuj Kanti Mistry • Jennifer M. Kinney • Shoko Saito • Binod Rayamajhee • Saruna Ghimire • Aman Shrestha • Suresh Mehta • Uday Narayan Yadav
Through the Montessori Looking-Glass: Barriers to Implementing a Montessori-Based Intervention
Montessori methods are used with individuals with dementia to create meaningful, inclusive, failure-free activities that enhance quality of life.
Kathleen M. Farfsing • Jennifer M. Kinney • Leah M. Janssen
This study investigated the effect of informal caregiving on all-cause mortality across 12 longitudinal population-based studies (seven United States; five international: United Kingdom, Northern I...
Jennifer M. Kinney • J. Scott Brown • Mahdie Rajabi Rostami • Nader Mehri
This study documented the experiences of 19 students who were required to participate in at least 20 hours of intergenerational service-learning for an introductory gerontology course. Because an a...
Jennifer M. Kinney • Sarah J. Hahn • Jennifer Heston-Mullins (Jennifer L. Heston)
Measuring Positive Attitudes toward Persons with Dementia: A Validation of the Allophilia Scale
Efforts to combat ageism typically focus on negative attitudes toward members of an out-group.
J. Scott Brown • Takashi Yamashita • Jennifer M. Kinney
Predictors of adult education program satisfaction in urban community-dwelling older adults
Lifelong learning is receiving greater attention due to population aging in modern societies.
Takashi Yamashita • Jennifer M. Kinney
Identifying naturally occurring retirement communities: A spatial analysis
Guided by the concept of “aging in place” and potential policy implications, the study analyzed naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs; 40% or greater house owners and renter...
Takashi Yamashita • Jennifer M. Kinney
During February 2010 and April 2011, video data on people with dementia were collected during a person-centered and intergenerational arts activity program called Opening Minds through Art (OMA) at...
Elizabeth Like Lokon • Jennifer M. Kinney
Identifying naturally occurring retirement communities: A spatial analysis
Guided by the concept of "aging in place" and potential policy implications, the study analyzed naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs; 40% or greater house owners and renters ...
Takashi Yamashita • Jennifer M. Kinney
Application of the model of allostasis to older womens relocation to senior housing
Adjustment to senior housing entails significant lifestyle changes and is a stressful process.
Remembering the person in person-centered residential dementia care
Although person-centered care is aimed at tailoring care to the biological, behavioral, biographical, and social needs of an individual, there is often little discussion about exactly who is the pe...
Kate de Medeiros • Jennifer M. Kinney
Application of the model of allostasis to older women's relocation to senior housing
Adjustment to senior housing entails significant lifestyle changes and is a stressful process.
Heidi H. Ewen • Jennifer M. Kinney
As America ages, greater numbers of older adults will be living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, leading to increased incidence of wandering.
This study examined the effects of a gerontology course and an intergenerational service-learning project for people with dementia (PWD) on three dimensions of students’ attitudes including a...
Jennifer M. Kinney • Elizabeth Like Lokon • Takashi Yamashita
Evaluation of Ohio's Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver Program: Consumer Access and Satisfaction
This report is one among four that represents an evaluation of Ohio's Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver program.
Valerie Wellin • Jennifer M. Kinney • Cary Kart