objectives
ProblemIncrease knowledge about depression among older adults residing in assisted living facilities in the United States.
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TheoryDescribe and evaluate Flood’s Theory of Successful Aging and its application to depression among older adults.
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InterventionsExamine interventions developed using the Theory of Successful Aging to decrease the prevalence of depression among older adults in assisted living facilities.
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Residential living arrangement that provides individualized personal care, assistance with Activities of Daily Living, help with medications, and services such as laundry and housekeeping. Facilities may also provide health and medical care, but care is not as intensive as care offered at a nursing home. Types and sizes of facilities vary, ranging from small homes to large apartment-style complexes. Levels of care and services also vary. Assisted living facilities allow people to remain relatively independent.
-Definition of an Assisted Living Facility, according to www.longtermcare.gov
According to the 2016 Key Indicators of Well Being in Older Adults Report:
Depressive symptoms are an important indicator of general well-being and mental health among older adults. People who report many depressive symptoms often experience higher rates of physical illness, greater functional disability, higher healthcare resource utilization, and dementia.