CAREGIVING:

Race and Gender Differences in Perceived Caregiver Availability for Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults

David L. Roth, William E. Haley, Virginia G. Wadley, Olivio J. Clay, and George Howard
Gerontologist 2007 47: 721-729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-Term Adaptation to Institutionalization in Dementia Caregivers

Joseph E. Gaugler, Anne Margriet Pot, and Steven H. Zarit
Gerontologist 2007 47: 730-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dyadic Relationship Scale: A Measure of the Impact of the Provision and Receipt of Family Care

Margaret D. Sebern and Carol J. Whitlatch
Gerontologist 2007 47: 741-751. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Assistance Received by Employed Caregivers and Their Care Recipients: Who Helps Care Recipients When Caregivers Work Full Time?

Andrew E. Scharlach, Kristen Gustavson, and Teresa S. Dal Santo
Gerontologist 2007 47: 752-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CONSUMER-DIRECTED CARE:

Are Consumer-Directed Home Care Beneficiaries Satisfied? Evidence From Washington State

Joshua M. Wiener, Wayne L. Anderson, and Galina Khatutsky
Gerontologist 2007 47: 763-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

DEMENTIA:

Impact of Adult Day Services on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Elia E. Femia, Steven H. Zarit, Mary Ann Parris Stephens, and Rick Greene
Gerontologist 2007 47: 775-788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

How Can We Best Assess the Quality of Life of People With Dementia? The Bath Assessment of Subjective Quality of Life in Dementia (BASQID)

Richard Trigg, Suzanne M. Skevington, and Roy W. Jones
Gerontologist 2007 47: 789-797. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Grief and Personal Growth Experience of Spouses and Adult-Child Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Carol H. Ott, Sara Sanders, and Sheryl T. Kelber
Gerontologist 2007 47: 798-809. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Decision-Making Involvement of Individuals With Dementia

Heather L. Menne and Carol J. Whitlatch
Gerontologist 2007 47: 810-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

DIRECT CARE WORKERS:

Job Perceptions and Intent to Leave Among Direct Care Workers: Evidence From the Better Jobs Better Care Demonstrations

Diane Brannon, Teta Barry, Peter Kemper, Andrea Schreiner, and Joe Vasey
Gerontologist 2007 47: 820-829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

THE FORUM:

Health-Related Safety: A Framework to Address Barriers to Aging in Place

Denys T. Lau, Karen Glasser Scandrett, Mary Jarzebowski, Kami Holman, and Linda Emanuel
Gerontologist 2007 47: 830-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BRIEF REPORTS:

Mode of Administration Effects on Disability Measures in a Sample of Frail Beneficiaries

Edith G. Walsh and Galina Khatutsky
Gerontologist 2007 47: 838-844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRACTICE CONCEPTS:

The CITRA Pilot Studies Program: Mentoring Translational Research: Kathleen Walsh Piercy, PhD, Editor

Elaine Wethington, Risa Breckman, Rhoda Meador, M. Carrington Reid, Myra Sabir, Mark Lachs, and Karl A. Pillemer
Gerontologist 2007 47: 845-850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

AGING BOOMERS AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE: NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT OR A BLADE RUNNER SOCIETY?

Review Essay by Frederick R. Lynch
Gerontologist 2007 47: 851-854. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A GLOBAL CHALLENGE TO GERONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES

Review Essay by James T. Sykes
Gerontologist 2007 47: 854-858. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VISION LOSS AND AGING: FROM DISCONNECT TO CROSSROADS IN THE FIELD?

Review Essay by Cynthia Stuen
Gerontologist 2007 47: 858-862. [Full Text] [PDF]  

BOOK RECEIVED:

BOOKS RECEIVED

Gerontologist 2007 47: 862-863. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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