News and Updates

Dr. Katy Abbott presented at the 13th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. The presentation, titled “Build that relationship, that’s where it all begins”: Staff […]

How does using the PELI affect outcomes in nursing homes? Our new project, supported by The Donaghue Foundation, explores whether Ohio’s statewide initiative to encourage use of the PELI affected resident and family satisfaction, clinical and care processes and quality ratings. Read more

The Preference Based Living team presented a symposium, Micro to Macro: Exploring Preference-Based Person Centered Care from Multiple Perspectives, at the Gerontological Society of America 2020 Annual Meeting Online. Learn about our latest findings!

We are pleased to announce the launch of ComPASS-16, a new web-based app that gives providers a simple, efficient system to assess older adults’ preferences, streamline care planning, and improve the quality of person-centered care. ComPASS-16 is easy to use and available at NO COST, thanks to funding from the Ohio Department of Aging and the Tennessee Department of Health.

Communicating important preference information can be challenging but PAL Cards offer an easy solution. We’ve partnered with the Ohio Department of Aging to offer virtual 1-to-1 coaching and on-demand support to Ohio nursing home providers interested in using PAL Cards for a quality improvement project (QIP) in their community.

Are older adults in your community or programs eager for engagement during the COVID pandemic? We’re currently recruiting participants for a virtual research study. The purpose is to improve preference assessment for older adults through the use of supplemental pictures.

What does emerging research say about the benefits of person-centered care for people with dementia and their care partners? Dr. Kimberly VanHaitsma discusses promising new findings that show the powerful impact of nonpharmacological approaches to improve quality of life and wellbeing for people living with dementia and their families. Read four key takeaways.

The Preference Based Living Team stands in solidarity against racism and injustice. We raise our voices in support of Black Lives Matter, and commit ourselves to being part of the ongoing work to address health disparities and other forms of injustice rooted in long-standing systemic racism.

With COVID-19, care providers need to wear masks and other PPE (personal protective equipment) that prevent spread of the disease – but masks can also cause communication challenges, particularly for […]

Dear Provider Friends,  We are immensely grateful to each of you for going above and beyond to care for residents in your community during this time of unprecedented challenge. In an effort […]