Changes in traditional family structures, public policy arrangements, and new family care
patterns are reducing opportunities for interaction between younger and older people in …

The improvement in life expectancy, economic conditions, and technological and medical
progress have radically changed the demographic structure of many societies. Since many …

Objectives Meaningful connections promote the quality of life of people living with advanced
dementia in nursing homes. However, evidence internationally suggests people living with …

Purpose: Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of animal assisted therapy (AAT) for
improving the mental health of older adults in residential care. The aim of this rapid review …

Objectives Dementia progressively affects cognitive functioning, including the ability to
communicate. Those who struggle to communicate are often considered unable to relate to …

Backround: The world population is aging with the prolongation of the expected life
expectancy. With the increase in the elderly population in the World, successful aging and …

Objectives With the increase in older adults receiving long-term care in facilities, the level of
social engagement within nursing homes is a growing concern for improving the quality of …

Objectives People living with dementia (PLwD) often feel lonely and bored. This study
examined the impact of group activities on the well-being of this population when these …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine factors associated with engagement in
meaningful activity among residents with dementia in assisted living. We hypothesized that …

Abstract Background In 2016, Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to develop a set of
Minimum Standards for old age homes. The Minimum Standards stipulate that that residents' …