The objective of this review is to critically synthesize the existing literature on family
involvement in residential long-term care. Studies that examined family involvement in …

Culture change in long-term care facilities involves a shift in philosophy and practice from an
overemphasis on safety, uniformity, and medical issues toward resident-directed, consumer …

BACKGROUND: With growing numbers of frail older people making the move to a care
home, family carers are increasingly finding themselves in the position of assisting with this …

The literature about relationships between activity engagement and cognitive performance
is abundant yet inconclusive. Some studies report that higher activity engagement leads to …

Purpose: Many primary care physicians find caring for elderly patients difficult. The goal of
this study was to develop a detailed understanding of why physicians find primary care with …

Purpose: This article reports the results of a randomized, controlled evaluation of Partners in
Caregiving in a Special Care Environment, an intervention designed to improve …

Purpose: This article reports on a randomized, controlled study of Partners in Caregiving, an
intervention designed to increase cooperation and effective communication between family …

Personal relationships are an integral part of living, working and visiting in care homes, but
little research has made relationships the main focus of enquiry, and there have been few …

This book considers how family and professional carers can work together more effectively
in order to provide the highest quality of care to people who need support in order to remain …

Nurses who provide care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are
at risk of burnout. Self-efficacy is a psychological construct with the potential to help reduce …