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A ten year retrospective look at Ohio's long-term care system
(2003-05-01)Over the past ten years the state has experienced a continued shift in the way older Ohioans receive long-term care. More older people are receiving long-term care in their own homes and in assisted living facilities. ... -
Title VI Survey Results [2009]
(2010-09-22)This report provides results from a national survey of the 243 Title VI Native American programs. The survey was designed to access the role of Title VI program in offering services and supports to the elders in their ... -
To buy or not to buy : considerations in the decision to purchase long-term care insurance
(1991-05-01)This report presents findings from a survey of a random sample of retired teachers who were given the opportunity to buy long-term care insurance. Characteristics that distinguish purchasers from nonpurchasers are identified. -
Training Case Managers to Administer the Service Adequacy and Satisfaction Instrument (SASI)
(2012-03-13)This manual provides training for case managers to conduct satisfaction interviews using the Service Adequacy and Satisfaction Instrument. The SASI examines consumer satisfaction with homemaker, personal care, and ... -
Training Case Managers to Administer the Service Adequacy and Satisfaction Instrument (SASI)
(2009-07-14)This manual provides instruction for face-to-face interviewing using the Service Adequacy and Satisfaction Instrument. -
Understanding Nursing Home Complaints in Ohio
This study provides an initial look at the characteristics of Ohio nursing homes and their associated complaints. Results show the relationship between provider staffing and complaints, with turnover among nursing home ... -
Unpaid Caregivers Growing Demand and Limited Supply?
Several recent studies indicate that the supply of informal caregivers is declining and this change in potential support could have major policy implications. This brief explores, the reasons, implications, and possible ... -
Using Local Initiatives to Fund In-Home Services: Ohio Leads the Nation
As a result of limitations in federal and state funding for nonmedical supportive services, some communities across 15 states are utilizing local funding sources to support aging services for older adults and/or their ... -
Using National Data to Examine the Quality of Care in Ohio’s Skilled Nursing Facilities
This study compares the quality of Ohio's skilled nursing facilities to the nation overall. Findings show that Ohio facilities had fewer inspection deficiencies, slightly lower direct care staffing rates, and on average ... -
The value of long-term care in Ohio : public dollars and private dedications
(2003-05-01)This report provides estimates of the number of older people in Ohio who received long-term care in 1999 and identifies: 1) Whether they are receiving formal care: a) in an institution; b) in the community; or c) ... -
Women in Retirement : Preliminary Report
This study is primarily concerned with describing and analyzing the life situations of a group of retired women. This material will … knowledge by telling us about the lives of … retired women, an area in which little has ... -
Worker Injuries and Safety Equipment in Ohio Nursing Homes
(2009-04-08)A survey of nursing homes was conducted in 2006 to evaluate a number of facility-specific characteristics including worker injury rates. The nursing home worker injury rate was 6.6 per 100 workers with higher injury rates ...