Alison C. Rataj

Person-centered dementia care strategies and facilitators in low-resource long-term care: staff insights

Yoon Chung Kim, Nancy Kusmaul, Sarah Holmes, Michael Lepore et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Person-centered care is considered best practice in dementia care, emphasizing autonomy, dignity, and relationship-based individualized care. However, little is known about how person-centered dementia care (PCDC) is implemented in low-resource long-term care (LTC) settings. This study identified PCDC strategies …

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Chronic Diseases, Self-Rated Health, and Planned Retirement Age: The Moderating Role of Race and Ethnicity

Yan‐Jhu Su, Andrew G. Alberth, Alison C. Rataj, Elisabeth J Stam et autres

This study examines the association between self-rated health (SRH) and chronic diseases on planned retirement age, and whether these relationships differ by race and ethnicity among adults 50 years and older in the US. Using the 2018 Health and Retirement Study ( …

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The Association between Physical Health and Retirement Planning: Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Yan‐Jhu Su, Andrew G. Alberth, Elisabeth J Stam, Alison C. Rataj et autres

Abstract Objectives Previous health and anticipated retirement age studies have shown inconsistent results. One explanation for such discrepancies may result from differences in subjective and objective health across demographic groups. Therefore, this study examines whether self-rated poor health (subjective) and number of …

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Resilience Through Strengths-Based Strategies: Person-Centered Care in Low-Resource Long-Term Care Settings

Jing Wang, Yoon Chung Kim, Alison C. Rataj, Sarah Holmes et autres

Abstract Low-resource long-term care (LTC) settings face significant challenges in implementing person-centered dementia care (PCDC) due to staffing shortages, financial constraints, and limited organizational capacity. Care teams can utilize resilience and strengths-based strategies to maintain staff commitment and enhance resident engagement in …

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Findings From the Gen Silent Survey Project: A Mixed Methods Pre-Post Design

Alison C. Rataj, Kristen E. Porter, Beth Dugan

Abstract Providers lack access to accessible, virtual, cost-effective training resources to safely serve LGBTQ+ older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate change in knowledge, attitudes, and anticipated behaviors of providers after watching the film Gen Silent through a quasi-experimental …

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Intersecting identities, inflammation, and sexuality: Effects of race, ethnicity, and education.

Andrew G. Alberth, Heather R. Farmer, Alison C. Rataj, Anyah Prasad et autres

OBJECTIVE: This article assesses the intersections among race/ethnicity and sexuality on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in a national sample of midlife adults. It also explores how race/ethnicity and educational attainment may differentially influence CRP among sexually diverse adults. METHOD: This study uses …

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The association between childlessness and loneliness in later life: does friendship play a moderating role?

Alison C. Rataj, Andrew G. Alberth, Yan‐Jhu Su, Elisabeth J Stam et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: While loneliness is a common experience among midlife and older adults, those without children may be more vulnerable. Childless adults may place more emphasis on friendships to alleviate feelings of loneliness compared to parents. This study explored the association …

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Collecting, Sharing, and Using Information for Person-Centered Dementia Care: Perspectives of Residents, Care Partners, and Staff in Low-Resource Long-Term Care Settings

Sarah Holmes, Alison C. Rataj, Jing Wang, MICHAEL J. LEPORE et autres

This study explored stakeholder perspectives on how information is collected, shared, and used to support person-centered dementia care in low-resource long-term care settings. This qualitative study was conducted in four long-term care settings situated in federally designated medically underserved areas (two rural, …

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COVID-19 Factors Associated With Medication Changes Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Alison C. Rataj, Kate L. Lapane, Brian R. Ott, Jonggyu Baek et autres

This study examined associations of COVID-19 mortality rates, staffing, and resident behavior with changes in antidementia and psychotropic medication initiation among nursing home (NH) residents with dementia. A nationally representative survey of Directors of Nursing was analyzed to assess changes in medication …

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WHAT MATTERS MOST FOR PERSON-CENTERED DEMENTIA CARE: PERSPECTIVES FROM STAKEHOLDERS IN LOW-RESOURCE LONG-TERM CARE

Jing Wang, MICHAEL J. LEPORE, Nancy Kusmaul, Sarah Holmes et autres

Abstract One of the initial steps in supporting quality dementia care for residents living with dementia (RLWD) in low-resource long-term care (LTC) settings is to elucidate stakeholder perspectives on what matters most for providing person-centered dementia care in such settings. We conducted …

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ADVANCING DATA COLLECTION AND SHARING FOR PERSON-CENTERED DEMENTIA CARE IN LOW-RESOURCE LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS

Alison C. Rataj, Eleanor McConnell

Abstract Person-centered care (PCC) is essential to support people living with dementia and is a guiding principle in care services. Inequities in PCC and dementia care access persist in long-term care (LTC) settings, including poorer urban and rural communities, which have fewer …

PERSPECTIVES ON MEASURING QUALITY DEMENTIA CARE: FINDINGS FROM A STUDY IN LOW-RESOURCE LONG-TERM CARE

Nancy Kusmaul, Alison C. Rataj, MICHAEL J. LEPORE, Kirsten Corazzini et autres

Abstract The quality of long-term care for persons living with dementia includes elements of both quality of life and quality of care. However, which elements are most important for measuring quality is less clear and may vary based on different stakeholder perspectives. …

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