OBJECTIVE: To systematically review empirical evidence on the prevalence and nature of
medication administration errors (MAEs) in health care settings. DATA SOURCES: Ten …

Assisted living residences have become prominent sites of long-term residential care for
older adults with dementia. Estimates derived from national data indicate that seven out of …

Assisted living (AL) is an emerging model of care in countries where long-term care needs
are escalating, with emphasis given to promoting independence and autonomy among the …

Objectives We examined state variations in assisted living (AL) regulatory policies for
admission/retention, staffing/training, medication management, and dementia care. Factors …

Objectives To examine the relationship between AL communities' distance to the nearest
hospital and residents' rates of emergency department (ED) use. We hypothesize that when …

Objectives Assisted living (AL) is an increasingly used residential option for older adults with
dementia; however, lower staffing rates and service availability raise concerns that such …

Aim (s) To synthesize aged care provider, resident and residents' family members'
perspectives and experiences of medication administration in aged care facilities; to …

Objectives Develop self-administered questionnaires of person-centeredness for completion
by residents and staff in assisted living (AL), in response to concerns that AL is not person …

Abstract Background and Objectives Assisted living (AL) is a popular residential long-term
care option for frail older adults in the United States. Most residents have multiple …

Antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed to assisted living (AL) residents who
have dementia, although there is a lack of information about the potential side effects and …