THE FORUM:

Future Development of Nursing Home Quality Indicators

Greg Arling, Robert L. Kane, Teresa Lewis, and Christine Mueller
Gerontologist 2005 45: 147-156. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

PREDICTORS OF LONG-TERM CARE USE:

Characteristics Predicting Nursing Home Admission in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly People

Susan M. Friedman, Donald M. Steinwachs, Paul J. Rathouz, Lynda C. Burton, and Dana B. Mukamel
Gerontologist 2005 45: 157-166. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Effect of a Consumer-Directed Voucher and a Disease-Management–Health-Promotion Nurse Intervention on Home Care Use

Hongdao Meng, Bruce Friedman, Brenda R. Wamsley, Dana Mukamel, and Gerald M. Eggert
Gerontologist 2005 45: 167-176. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Early Community-Based Service Utilization and Its Effects on Institutionalization in Dementia Caregiving

Joseph E. Gaugler, Robert L. Kane, Rosalie A. Kane, and Robert Newcomer
Gerontologist 2005 45: 177-185. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

LONG-TERM CARE STAFFING:

Turnover Begets Turnover

Nicholas G. Castle
Gerontologist 2005 45: 186-195. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Predictors of Organizational Commitment Among Staff in Assisted Living

Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons
Gerontologist 2005 45: 196-205. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

ELDERS WITH DISABILITIES:

Elder Disability as an Explanation for Racial Differences in Informal Home Care

Lydia W. Li and Brant E. Fries
Gerontologist 2005 45: 206-215. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Change in Self-Rated Health and Mortality Among Community-Dwelling Disabled Older Women

Beth Han, Caroline Phillips, Luigi Ferrucci, Karen Bandeen-Roche, Marja Jylha, Judith Kasper, and Jack M. Guralnik
Gerontologist 2005 45: 216-221. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT:

Cognitive Impairment as a Strong Predictor of Incident Disability in Specific ADL–IADL Tasks Among Community-Dwelling Elders: The Azuchi Study

Hiroko H. Dodge, Takashi Kadowaki, Takehito Hayakawa, Masanobu Yamakawa, Akira Sekikawa, and Hirotugu Ueshima
Gerontologist 2005 45: 222-230. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Physicians' Perspectives on Caring for Cognitively Impaired Elders

Wendy L. Adams, Helen E. McIlvain, Jenenne A. Geske, and Judy L. Porter
Gerontologist 2005 45: 231-239. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

EXPECTATIONS OF AGING:

Development of the 12-Item Expectations Regarding Aging Survey

Catherine A. Sarkisian, W. Neil Steers, Ron D. Hays, and Carol M. Mangione
Gerontologist 2005 45: 240-248. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

BRIEF REPORT:

Health Services Utilization Between Older and Younger Homeless Adults

Paul A. Nakonezny and Michael Ojeda
Gerontologist 2005 45: 249-254. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

PRACTICE CONCEPTS:

Developing an Interdisciplinary Innovative Master of Gerontology Program

Ariela Lowenstein
Gerontologist 2005 45: 255-261. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren: A Review of the Literature and Suggestions for Practice

Bert Hayslip, Jr. and Patricia L. Kaminski
Gerontologist 2005 45: 262-269. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

BOOK REVIEWS:     Robert H. Binstock, Editor

COMPASSION IN THE SERVICE OF MONEY

Review Essay by James J. Callahan, Jr.
Gerontologist 2005 45: 270-273. [Full Text]  

CONNECTING THE DOTS: PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH CARE, HEALTH POLICY, AND SUCCESSFUL AGING

Review Essay by Rosalie A. Kane
Gerontologist 2005 45: 274-279. [Full Text]  

MOVING FORWARD ON ELDER ABUSE AND GUARDIANSHIP: WILL IT TAKE A THESIS OR A SCREAM?

Review Essay by Georgia J. Anetzberger
Gerontologist 2005 45: 279-282. [Full Text]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Review Essay by
Gerontologist 2005 45: 282-283. [Full Text]  

AUDIOVISUAL REVIEWS:     Robert E. Yahnke, Editor

THREE VIDEOS ON GAY AND LESBIAN ELDERS

Robert E. Yahnke
Gerontologist 2005 45: 284. [Full Text]  

John R. Yoakam
Gerontologist 2005 45: 284-286. [Full Text]  

Jean K. Quam
Gerontologist 2005 45: 286-287. [Full Text]  

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