They Blew the Levee
May 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Distrust of Authorities Among Hurricane Katrina Evacuees.
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Risk and Resilience in Latinos
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines perceptions of resilience among low-income Latino youths and their parents. Through a series of semi-structured qualitative interviews, the authors identified factors believed to be barriers or sources of support for Latino youths.
Illinois Trauma Centers and Intimate Partner Violence
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In Illinois, trauma centers are succeeding at screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), yet progress can be made in providing uniform practices across centers.
Recovery of Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults After Hospitalization for Acute Medical Illness
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
After hospitalization for illness, older adults discharged with diminished ability to take care of themselves are at high risk for death or continued disability in the following year, and are not likely to recover functions they do not regain in the first month post-discharge.
The Program on Chronic Mental Illness
January 1, 2000 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology takes a look at the Program on Chronic Mental Illness a national program designed to better coordinate mental illness care services for people with chronic mental illness.
Faith in Action
January 1, 1999 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology presents the Foundation's long-standing initiative Faith in Action, a program that encourages voluntarism as a strategy for meeting the needs of the chronically ill.
Grieving Children Need Support to Stay Resilient and Avoid Destructive Behavior
February 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Center for Grieving Children, Teens and Families in Philadelphia expanded its service, outreach and training programs in 2001-2002.
Trying Out a New Model of Caring for People with Dementia
April 11, 2012 | Program Result Report
The Alzheimer's Association and the National Chronic Care Consortium partnered to develop and demonstrate a model of integrated health care and supportive services for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Smoothing the Transition From Hospital to Community for Older Adults in Jacksonville, Fla.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Mark LeMaire led a community partnership in Jacksonville, Fla., that placed elder care advocates in area hospitals to help discharged patients transition back to the community. The hospitals have since incorporated the program into their operations.
Evaluating Models for Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
July 6, 2011 | Story
A profile of Nathaniel Tashima, PhD, and Cathleen E. Crain, MA