DEMENTIA:

The Experience of Living With Dementia in Residential Care: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Linda Clare, Julia Rowlands, Errollyn Bruce, Claire Surr, and Murna Downs
Gerontologist 2008 48: 711-720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Factors Associated With Aggressive Behavior Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Ann L. Whall, Kathleen B. Colling, Ann Kolanowski, HyoJeong Kim, Gwi-Ryung Son Hong, Barry DeCicco, David L. Ronis, Kathy C. Richards, Donna Algase, and Cornelia Beck
Gerontologist 2008 48: 721-731. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-Term Effects of Bereavement and Caregiver Intervention on Dementia Caregiver Depressive Symptoms

William E. Haley, Elizabeth J. Bergman, David L. Roth, Theresa McVie, Joseph E. Gaugler, and Mary S. Mittelman
Gerontologist 2008 48: 732-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dying With Dementia in Long-Term Care

Philip D. Sloane, Sheryl Zimmerman, Christianna S. Williams, and Laura C. Hanson
Gerontologist 2008 48: 741-751. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

FAMILY CAREGIVERS:

Family Carers' Experiences Using Support Services in Europe: Empirical Evidence From the EUROFAMCARE Study

Giovanni Lamura, Eva Mnich, Mike Nolan, Beata Wojszel, Barbro Krevers, Liz Mestheneos, Hanneli Döhner, and on behalf of the EUROFAMCARE Group
Gerontologist 2008 48: 752-771. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Familism Beliefs and Psychological Distress Among African American Women Caregivers

Philip A. Rozario and Daniel DeRienzis
Gerontologist 2008 48: 772-780. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Impact of Caregiver Executive Skills on Reports of Patient Functioning

Kara Bottiggi Dassel and Frederick A. Schmitt
Gerontologist 2008 48: 781-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

COGNITION:

Exploring the Effects of an "Everyday" Activity Program on Executive Function and Memory in Older Adults: Experience Corps®

Michelle C. Carlson, Jane S. Saczynski, George W. Rebok, Teresa Seeman, Thomas A. Glass, Sylvia McGill, James Tielsch, Kevin D. Frick, Joel Hill, and Linda P. Fried
Gerontologist 2008 48: 793-801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Examination of Cognitive and Instrumental Functional Performance as Indicators for Driving Cessation Risk Across 3 Years

Michelle L. Ackerman, Jerri D. Edwards, Lesley A. Ross, Karlene K. Ball, and Melissa Lunsman
Gerontologist 2008 48: 802-810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

HEALTH CARE SURROGATES:

Spouses' Effectiveness as End-of-Life Health Care Surrogates: Accuracy, Uncertainty, and Errors of Overtreatment or Undertreatment

Sara M. Moorman and Deborah Carr
Gerontologist 2008 48: 811-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF REPORT:

Convenience Samples and Caregiving Research: How Generalizable Are the Findings?

Rachel A. Pruchno, Jonathan E. Brill, Yvonne Shands, Judith R. Gordon, Maureen Wilson Genderson, Miriam Rose, and Francine Cartwright
Gerontologist 2008 48: 820-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRACTICE CONCEPTS:

Healthy IDEAS: Implementation of a Depression Program Through Community-Based Case Management

Banghwa L. Casado, Louise M. Quijano, Melinda A. Stanley, Jeffrey A. Cully, Esther H. Steinberg, and Nancy L. Wilson
Gerontologist 2008 48: 828-838. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

AGING AMERICA AND THE BOOMER WARS: Frank J. Whittington, PhD, Editor

Review Essay by Harry R. Moody
Gerontologist 2008 48: 839-844. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BALANCING PRIORITIES IN GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK

Review Essay by Jan M. Ivery
Gerontologist 2008 48: 844-847. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Review Essay by
Gerontologist 2008 48: 847-848. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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