246. Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Residents in Assisted Living Facilities

Imitation can reduce malnutrition in residents in assisted living facilities.

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Oral and Nutritional Problems among Residents in Assisted Living Facilities

Predictors of functional impairment in residents of assisted-living facilities: the Maryland Assisted Living study.

BACKGROUND Assisted living is a popular residential option for older individuals, yet little research has been done on people choosing this option. This study examines predictors of functional impairment in assisted living residents in the domains of cognition, mood, and health. METHODS An experienced team of neuropsychiatrists, nurses, and technicians using a number of cognitive, behavioral,...

Operationalizing frailty among older residents of assisted living facilities

BACKGROUND Frailty in later life is viewed as a state of heightened vulnerability to poor outcomes. The utility of frailty as a measure of vulnerability in the assisted living (AL) population remains unexplored. We examined the feasibility and predictive accuracy of two different interpretations of the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) frailty criteria in a population-based sample of AL residen...

Legal Considerations For Assisted Living Facilities