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Some Of Our Current Research Studies

Current research at the JHL Research Institute on Aging falls within the sphere of these domains:
• Culture Change within Nursing Homes • Depression, Disability, and Rehabilitation • Aging and Vision • Palliative and End of Life Care • Family Caregiving and Support Needs • Coping with Bereavement • Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia • Transitions in Care Settings •

Some Of Our Current Research Studies

The Research Institute on Aging makes significant contributions to research and education focused on the fields of geriatrics and gerontology as well as the science of aging.

By sharing research, expertise and vision in published works, our staff continues to be a trusted resource for information, educational opportunities, leadership, and above all, excellence.

Below are some of our current and on-going research studies. View a copy of all our study abstracts.

Aging and Vision

Control Strategies and Mental Health in Visually Impaired Elders

Driving Transitions and Mental Health in Visually Impaired Elders

Prevalence and Consequences of Depression and Vision Impairment among Older Residents Newly Admitted to Nursing Homes

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Is There Less Alzheimer’s Disease Neuropathy in Medicated Elderly Hypertensives?

Relationship of Serum Lipids to Plaque to Tangle Frequency in the Very Old

Parkinson’s Disease in the Elderly and in Aging: Clinical, Genetic, and Neurobiological Status

Culture Change within Nursing Home

Culture Change in the Nursing Home: The Impact on Resident, Staff, & Family

Depression, Disability, and Rehabilitation

Depression, Disability, & Coping in Midlife

Treating Subthreshold Depression in Older Adults in Community-Based Rehabilitation

Treating Subthreshold Depression in Nursing Home Residents with Serious Chronic Illness

Family Caregiving and Support Needs

Geriatric Career Development (GCD): Examining the Impact of a Healthcare Career Training Program for At Risk-High School Students in the Nursing Home Setting

Bereavement in Direct Care Workers: Quality of Care and Workforce Issues

Palliative and End of Life Care

Enhancing Life Quality for Residents with End-Stage Dementia and Families

Home Care Services: Palliative Care Program Evaluation

Integrated Palliative Care Nursing Home Program

Transitions in Care Settings

A Prospective Study of Symptoms, Function, and Medication Use during Acute Illness in Nursing Home Residents

Updated July 7, 2010