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Join Dr. Liza Behrens in her new study!

January 28, 2022
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See the flyer below for more details.

Join Dr. Liza Behrens in her new study!
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A Spotlight on Risk

January 28, 2022
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Honoring Preferences, Minimizing Risks Almost every preference comes with a risk for nursing home residents in the COVID era. For too long, staying safe from contracting the COVID virus meant […]

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The Preference Based Living team at GSA 2021!

November 15, 2021
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At this year’s Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, the Preference Based Living team presented papers on key issues, including: preference assessment, Covid, the need for long-term services supports reform, and a national study to improve care for people living with dementia in nursing homes. Conference attendees can view the presentations via the links below (through December 31, 2021). 

For more information about our research, or if you would like to arrange a presentation for your organization, contact:  Dr. Katy Abbott, abbottkm@miamioh.edu, or Dr. Kimberly VanHaitsma, ksv110@psu.edu.

The Preference Based Living team at GSA 2021!
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“Recommendations to Deliver Person-Centered Long-Term Care for Persons Living With Dementia”

October 25, 2021
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Person-centered care (PCC) is the standard for the delivery of long-term services and supports (LTSS) to people living with dementia. In this new article, Kimberly VanHaitsma, PhD, Preference Based Living co-founder, and colleagues review the state of the science on meaningful outcomes and workforce development in PCC, and discuss what is needed to ensure that person-centered LTSS becomes a universal reality. The article emphasizes the need to develop pragmatic measures to assess the quality of dementia care, along with training matched to desired quality outcomes.

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Brighten A Day Offers Positivity, Cheer and Intergenerational Connections

March 22, 2021
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Are you looking for ways to expand residents’ social connections and reduce loneliness? This non-profit organization wants to help!

Brighten A Day Offers Positivity, Cheer and Intergenerational Connections
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“It’s worth the time and energy”: Nursing Home Provider Perspectives on Implementing a Person-Centered Communication Intervention During a Global Pandemic

March 22, 2021
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Covid-19’s impact on residents and staff was profound. Along with fearing the virus itself, many residents felt lonely and isolated — without visits from family or volunteers; without group dining and social and recreational activities; and with long hours spent alone in their room. Staff workloads intensified and it was difficult to meet residents’ social and emotional needs. Nursing homes that completed our Tennesse PAL Card QIP reported that the cards blunted the impact of Covid-19 on residents and staff.

“It’s worth the time and energy”: Nursing Home Provider Perspectives on Implementing a Person-Centered Communication Intervention During a Global Pandemic
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Recent Research: Poster Presentations from the AMDA Virtual Annual Conference

March 22, 2021
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Three posters caught our eye at the March AMDA conference. Take a look at these creative approaches to ease isolation, honor resident preferences, and stay attuned to resident needs.

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It’s In the Bag – Using PAL Cards to Create Personalized Kits with Preferred Activities

January 27, 2021
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How can you help community members feel connected and safe, and light up their days during the Covid outbreak? Find a creative new resource here!

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View Recent Presentation – 13th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

December 17, 2020
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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 […]

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New Study Underway: Impact of Person-Centered Care on Nursing Home Quality

December 15, 2020
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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

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Preference Research Symposium – GSA 2020 Annual Meeting Online

November 2, 2020
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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!

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Participants Needed for Research Study

September 21, 2020
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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.

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Latest Updates

  • Join Dr. Liza Behrens in her new study!

    Join Dr. Liza Behrens in her new study!

    January 28, 2022
  • A Spotlight on Risk

    A Spotlight on Risk

    January 28, 2022
  • The Preference Based Living team at GSA 2021!

    The Preference Based Living team at GSA 2021!

    November 15, 2021
  • “Recommendations to Deliver Person-Centered Long-Term Care for Persons Living With Dementia”

    “Recommendations to Deliver Person-Centered Long-Term Care for Persons Living With Dementia”

    October 25, 2021
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