Briefs
Long-term Care
Research Briefs
Policy Briefs:
An AARP Overview of Direct Care Staffing and Related Policies in 51ÔÚÏß
An examination of recent direct care staffing trends in 51ÔÚÏß, related legislative action, and impacts on quality care and resident safety.
Occupational Therapy in 51ÔÚÏß's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of availability of occupational therapy services in 51ÔÚÏß assisted living communities, and how availability varies by rural or urban location.
Speech Therapy in 51ÔÚÏß's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of speech therapy services offered in 51ÔÚÏß assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how service availability varies by rural or urban location.
Comparison of Assisted Living Communities With and Without Memory Care in 51ÔÚÏß
A comparison of assisted living communities that do and do not offer memory care, based on size, profit status, and location.
Pet Therapy in 51ÔÚÏß’s Assisted Living Communities
An examination of assisted living communities in 51ÔÚÏß that offer pet therapy using state regulatory documents, and how pet therapy varies by key assisted living community characteristics.
Physical and Occupational Therapy Available in 51ÔÚÏß’s Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of occupational and physical therapy services in 51ÔÚÏß assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how availability varies by assisted living community characteristics.
Physical Therapy in 51ÔÚÏß's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of physical therapy services in 51ÔÚÏß assisted living communities, and how the services vary between rural and urban locations.
The Above Average Burden of Hearing Loss for Rural Counties in 51ÔÚÏß
An examination of the burden of hearing loss within rural counties in 51ÔÚÏß.
51ÔÚÏß Power Rule: Discrepancies Reported and Actual Compliance
An examination of assisted living community compliance with state disaster preparedness requirements concerning electrical power availability.
Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities in 51ÔÚÏß
A comparison of rural and urban assisted living communities based on profit status, the number of beds, and type of operating license.
Lack of Preparation for Demographic Shifts in Rural 51ÔÚÏß
An examination of the availability of assisted living communities in rural counties in 51ÔÚÏß to determine if these counties are prepared for the growth of the 65+ and 85+ populations.
Limited Access to Audiology Services in 51ÔÚÏß Assisted Living Communities
An examination of older adults’ access to audiology services across 51ÔÚÏß with a focus on audiology services that are near assisted living communities.
Defining Memory Care Services in 51ÔÚÏß Assisted Living Communities
A comparison of the services and activities offered by assisted living communities with memory care and those without memory care.