Aging in Virginia
Occasionally we come across items of interest that reveal facets of aging in Virginia or
offer ways to help improve the quality of our lives. These might be interesting tidbits or substantial reports. They speak
to where and how we live and work, how we spend our time, travel, and recreate, or what are our health and economic
characteristics. We plan to post these from time to time. We invite you to alert us to such sources of information so we
might pass them along.
| Community Indicators Report for Older Adults |
| The United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg provides research and
assistance reports through its Center for Research & Evaluation.
The Center has prepared two reports assessing the needs of older adults in the greater Richmond area: A
Report to the United Way Older Adults Action Council & Older Adult Partnership, and A Summary of Findings
& Recommended Indicators (PDF). |
| Click Here to view the Report |
| Click Here to View the Summary |
| Long-Term Care Trends in Virginia |
| AARP
publishes a compilation of data on many facets of long-term care and independent living in each state and
the District of Columbia. It presents comparable state-level and national data for 150 indicators from a
wide variety of sources, drawn together into a single document. The series was developed to help inform
policy discussions among public and private sector leaders in long-term care. For more information, contact
Ari Houser at (202)434-3861. |
| Click Here to download
the AARP Public Policy Institute Report: Across the States: Profiles of Long-Term Care and Independent
Living Virginia (PDF). |
| No Place Like Their Home |
| Arlington Seniors Celebrate Life at the Culpepper Garden Complex |
By Leef Smith, Washington Post Staff Writer
To view the entire
article, click here. |
| Northern Virginia Senior Transportation Needs |
| The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission recently completed a study
of senior transportation needs in the region. The press release and study summary are listed on the page
below: |
| www.thinkoutsidethecar.org/. |
| Current Trends in Special Care for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease or
Related Dementia: Adult Care Residences / Assisted Living |
| Division of Quality Health Care, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia
Commonwealth University |
| Click here to view report |
| The Continuum of Special Care Project Team survey surveyed adult care
residencies and assisted living facilities in Virginia to learn how they provided assistance for persons
with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Results provided information about how many and what kind
of Special Care Units and Special Care Programs were being implemented. The study concluded that although
the characteristics of the special care may vary, the emphasis placed on accommodating these special needs
bodes well for future efforts to serve this population. Responses indicate considerable interest and
experimentation on the part of long-term care organizations in Virginia to better serve persons with
Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. |
| Promoting an Effective Partnership between Families Coping with
Alzheimer's Disease and Their Healthcare Providers |
| College of William and Mary Center for Public Policy Research |
| Click here to view report |
| Click here to view PowerPoint |
| The Center for Public Policy Research reports on the results of a study
that involved collaboration between the College of William and Mary, the Center for Excellence in Aging and
Geriatric Health, and the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The study was
intended to: 1) investigate whether the primary source of AD diagnosis is more likely to be the primary
care physician than a specialist, and 2) identify what family caregivers most need as they interact with
healthcare providers. Data collected from primary care physicians and their office staff helped determine
the needs of health care providers as they support families caring for relatives with AD. The team of
investigators also identified effective ways to maximize the resources provided by physicians and their
staff and make additional resources available. The findings suggest a number of policy-related
recommendations. |
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