THE FORUM:

Does Disparity in the Way Disabled Older Adults Are Treated Imply Ageism?

Robert L. Kane, Reinhard Priester, and Dean Neumann
Gerontologist 2007 47: 271-279. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

INFORMAL CAREGIVING:

Changes in Adult Child Caregiver Networks

Maximiliane E. Szinovacz and Adam Davey
Gerontologist 2007 47: 280-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Does Expressive Writing Reduce Stress and Improve Health for Family Caregivers of Older Adults?

Corey S. Mackenzie, Ursula J. Wiprzycka, Lynn Hasher, and David Goldstein
Gerontologist 2007 47: 296-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING:

Cognitive Functioning in Healthy Aging: The Role of Reserve and Lifestyle Factors Early in Life

Thomas Fritsch, McKee J. McClendon, Kathleen A. Smyth, Alan J. Lerner, Robert P. Friedland, and Janet D. Larsen
Gerontologist 2007 47: 307-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

INNOVATIONS IN LONG-TERM CARE STAFFING:

Consequences of Empowered CNA Teams in Nursing Home Settings: A Longitudinal Assessment

Dale E. Yeatts and Cynthia M. Cready
Gerontologist 2007 47: 323-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Language of Caring: Nurse's Aides' Use of Family Metaphors Conveys Affective Care

Celia Berdes and John M. Eckert
Gerontologist 2007 47: 340-349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF REPORTS:

Estimated Prevalence of People With Cognitive Impairment: Results From Nationally Representative Community and Institutional Surveys

Amy B. Bernstein and Robin E. Remsburg
Gerontologist 2007 47: 350-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL SECTION:LEADING THE WAY TO QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE:

Leading the Way to Quality Long-Term Care: Lessons From the Past, Strategies for the Future

Darryl Wieland and Susan Hedrick
Gerontologist 2007 47: 355. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Projected Use of Long-Term-Care Services by Enrolled Veterans

Bruce Kinosian, Eric Stallard, and Darryl Wieland
Gerontologist 2007 47: 356-364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Characteristics of Residents and Providers in the Assisted Living Pilot Program

Susan Hedrick, Marylou Guihan, Michael Chapko, Larry Manheim, Jean Sullivan, Mark Thomas, Sarah Barry, and Andrew Zhou
Gerontologist 2007 47: 365-377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prospects and Pitfalls: Use of the RAI-HC Assessment by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Home Care Clients

Catherine Hawes, Brant E. Fries, Mary L. James, and Marylou Guihan
Gerontologist 2007 47: 378-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRACTICE CONCEPTS:

Strengthening the Late-Life Care Process: Effects of Two Forms of a Care-Receiver Efficacy Intervention

Enid O. Cox, Kathy E. Green, Katharine Hobart, Li-Ju Jang, and Honglan Seo
Gerontologist 2007 47: 388-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

An Innovative Approach for Building Health Promotion Program Capacity: A Generic Volunteer Training Curriculum

Ellen C. Schneider, Mary Altpeter, and Nancy Whitelaw
Gerontologist 2007 47: 398-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING: Robert H. Binstock, PhD, Editor

Review Essay by Fredda Blanchard-Fields
Gerontologist 2007 47: 404-408. [Full Text] [PDF]  

THE EMERGENCE OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY?

Review Essay by Scott A. Bass
Gerontologist 2007 47: 408-412. [Full Text] [PDF]  

GUIDES FOR THE PERPLEXED?

Review Essay by Elias S. Cohen
Gerontologist 2007 47: 412-417. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK RECEIVED:

BOOKS RECEIVED

Gerontologist 2007 47: 417-418. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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