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A Review of nursing home resident characteristics in Ohio : tracking changes from 1994-2004
(2005-03-01)This briefing paper presents the profile of Ohio nursing home residents in both 2004 and 1994, and describes trends over the past decade. This work also examines the complex question of whether there are nursing home ... -
Right Place, Right Time, Right Care: An Evaluation of Ohio's Nursing Home Diversion and Transition Initiative
(2011-08-11)In 2010 the Ohio General Assembly asked the Ohio Department of Aging to develop and implement a nursing home diversion and transition initiative. This report describes the evaluation of that initiative. Results showed ... -
Right Place, Right Time, Right Care: An Evaluation of Ohio's Nursing Home Diversion and Transition Initiative--Research Brief
(2011-08-11)In 2010 the Ohio General Assembly asked the Ohio Department of Aging to develop and implement a nursing home diversion and transition initiative. This research brief summarizes the results from an evaluation of that ... -
The Road to Balance: Two Decades of Progress in Providing Long-Term Services and Supports for Ohio's Older Population
This report documents two decades of progress in delivering long-term services in Ohio. In 1992, more than nine of the 10 older people in Ohio supported by Medicaid were in nursing homes. Today, the ratio is approaching 50/50. -
The Role of the Family in Nursing Homes: Recommendations to Increase Family Satisfaction with Care
Families are important consumers of long-term care services who are likely to remain involved in the care of their resident loved one after placement. The aims of this brief report are (1) to increase the understanding ... -
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 ... -
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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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. -
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 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 ...