Depression Among Maine Nursing Facility Residents
Findings from this study show that residents with symptoms of depression tended to be older, more likely to have dementia and have a longer length of residency in the nursing facility. No variation existed by gender or average case mix index. Additionally, no geographic pattern was obseved by county in which the nursing home resides. Depressed residents had a greater need for assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) as evidenced by a higher ADL score.
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New Report Highlights Personal Experiences in Long-term Care
In a report prepared for the Maine Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, researchers captured the first-hand experiences and input of long-term care supports and services consumers, family members, workers, advocates, and community members so that their voices might become an integral part of state-wide planning for such services and supports.
Read the report: Personal Experiences with Long-term Care Services and Supports
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