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Serving an Increasing Older Population with Severe Disability: Serious Challenges Await for Ohio Over the Next Twenty Years
Ohio faces a demographic and financing challenge as its population ages in the next 20 years. With the number of people age 60 and older with a severe disability projected to increase by 60% while the overall population ... -
Stark County Court Angel Program
The Stark County Probate Court Angel Program is the first volunteer-based monitoring program by a probate court in Ohio and is designed to confirm the well-being of persons under guardianship. This brief report highlights ... -
Stark County Court Angel Program: An Evaluation Report
The Stark County Probate Court Angel Program is the first volunteer-based monitoring program by a probate court in Ohio and is designed to confirm the well-being of persons under guardianship. This report presents findings ... -
Strengthening Ties: Contracting Between Community-Based Organizations and Health Care Entities
The Aging and Disability Business Institute (Business Institute), led by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), supports the business acumen of CBOs to enhance contracting with health care partners. ... -
A Study of Adult Guardianship in Ohio: Preliminary Results
This research brief is a description of findings from interviews with key informants from the first phase of a study entitled: “Adult Guardianship in Ohio: Promising Practices.” These findings led to the development of a ... -
A study of home care and nursing home use patterns in Ohio
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Substance Use Disorders Among Older Ohioans - The Need for Policy Change
Nearly four million older Americans are struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). This report reviews the current political landscape surrounding this crisis at the local, state, and federal levels. Recommendations ... -
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 ...