Center for Excellence in Assisted Living CEAL@UNC

Advancing the well-being of the people who live and work in assisted living through research, practice, and policy.

Aging & Mental Health

Examining Pain, Function, Behavioral Symptoms and Associations with Engagement in Meaningful Activity for Residents with Dementia in Assisted Living

Apr 1, 2024
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: In a study of 71 residents with dementia from 5 AL facilities, pain was linked to lower engagement in meaningful activities (i.e., activities that provide meaning and value to the person based on their individual interests and preferences), even when controlling for age, gender, health conditions, and cognitive capacity.

Examining Pain, Function, Behavioral Symptoms and Associations with Engagement in Meaningful Activity for Residents with Dementia in Assisted Living

by Lea Efird-Green

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: In a study of 71 residents with dementia from 5 AL facilities, pain was linked to lower engagement in meaningful activities (i.e., activities that provide meaning and value to the person based on their individual interests and preferences), even when controlling for age, gender, health conditions, and cognitive capacity.

Measuring Older Adults’ Wellbeing When Transitioning into Assisted Living Facilities: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Mueller Assessment of Transition (MAT)

Dec 1, 2023
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: A study of the Mueller Assessment of Transition (MAT) tool in108 older adults in the U.S. who were transitioning into assisted living communities found that the MAT effectively measured wellbeing impact across regions and was internally consistent. Results suggests that the MAT could be a valuable tool for assessing the wellbeing of older adults during the transition to assisted living.

Measuring Older Adults’ Wellbeing When Transitioning into Assisted Living Facilities: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Mueller Assessment of Transition (MAT)

by Lea Efird-Green

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: A study of the Mueller Assessment of Transition (MAT) tool in108 older adults in the U.S. who were transitioning into assisted living communities found that the MAT effectively measured wellbeing impact across regions and was internally consistent. Results suggests that the MAT could be a valuable tool for assessing the wellbeing of older adults during the transition to assisted living.