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.

Geriatric Nursing (New York)

Effects of a Meaning in Life Enhancement Program on Depression among Older Adult Residents of Assisted Living Facilities

Nov 1, 2024
Older adults residing in assisted living facilities often experience higher rates of depression. This study aimed to examine the effects of a program to enhance meaning in life on depression among older adult residents. The samples included 60 older adults living in two assisted living facilities. The experimental group participated in the meaning in life […]

Effects of a Meaning in Life Enhancement Program on Depression among Older Adult Residents of Assisted Living Facilities

by Lea Efird-Green

Older adults residing in assisted living facilities often experience higher rates of depression. This study aimed to examine the effects of a program to enhance meaning in life on depression among older adult residents. The samples included 60 older adults living in two assisted living facilities. The experimental group participated in the meaning in life […]

The Relationship between Perceived Engagement in Meaningful Activity and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia among Assisted Living Residents

Nov 1, 2024
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between engagement in meaningful activities and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including agitation, apathy, irritability, and depression among 71 assisted living (AL) residents with moderate to severe dementia. This secondary analysis used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial, Meaningful Activity for Managing […]

The Relationship between Perceived Engagement in Meaningful Activity and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia among Assisted Living Residents

by Lea Efird-Green

The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between engagement in meaningful activities and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including agitation, apathy, irritability, and depression among 71 assisted living (AL) residents with moderate to severe dementia. This secondary analysis used baseline data from a randomized controlled trial, Meaningful Activity for Managing […]

Effect of a Digital Two-Dimensional Animation Program on Attitude Toward Walking Aids, Performance, and Fall Avoidance Behaviors among Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities

Nov 1, 2024
The study investigated the impact of a two-dimensional animation program on attitudes towards walking aids, performance, and fall avoidance behaviors among older adults in assisted living facilities. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group study was conducted on 128 older adults aged 60 years and above. The intervention group showed more favorable attitudes towards walking aids, improved […]

Effect of a Digital Two-Dimensional Animation Program on Attitude Toward Walking Aids, Performance, and Fall Avoidance Behaviors among Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities

by Lea Efird-Green

The study investigated the impact of a two-dimensional animation program on attitudes towards walking aids, performance, and fall avoidance behaviors among older adults in assisted living facilities. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group study was conducted on 128 older adults aged 60 years and above. The intervention group showed more favorable attitudes towards walking aids, improved […]