September 8, 2011
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News Release
Marks first transaction in Foundation's new $100 Million "impact capital" commitment.
July 1, 2010
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Journal Article
This article looked at whether the use of biologically-based therapies, body-based therapies, or other alternative therapies were associated with a variety of quality-of-life outcomes among respondents age 55 and older.
March 21, 2011
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Story
Study by RWJF Clinical Scholars reveals that seniors are often excluded from trials, leaving doctors without critical data they need to treat their patients.
March 15, 2011
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Program Result
At its 16th annual conference, the Council on Health Care Economics and Policy focused on how to meet the growing need of aging Americans for health care services and released key recommendations.
January 13, 2011
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Program Result
From 2007 to 2010, a team of researchers at Yale University School of Medicine conducted a study examining how both older adults and clinicians view the tradeoffs faced by patients facing multiple medical conditions.
January 7, 2010
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Journal Article
The culture-change movement is a broad-based effort to transform nursing homes from impersonal health care institutions into true person-centered homes offering long-term care services. The movement encompasses almost three decades of consumer advocacy coupled with legal, legislative, and policy work aimed at improving both the quality of care and the quality of life in nursing homes.
January 1, 2010
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Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between exercise and mild cognitive impairment among elderly individuals.
February 12, 2010
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Story/Audio
RWJF invites audiences interested in American elder care models to attend an informational webinar to learn more about Vulnerable Populations Portfolio grantee, the Green House Project.
January 1, 2009
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Journal Article
This article explores the issue of aging and longevity, and describes one region's response to the growing population of seniors.
January 1, 2009
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Journal Article
This article presents analysis of basic disabilities among older adults. The study considered data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2000-2005. The findings indicate that basic disabilities increased from 2000-20005, reversing a trend that began in the 80s.