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Direct linkCohen, Carl I.; Colemon, Yolonda; Yaffee, Robert; Casimir, Georges J. – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: This study used epidemiological data of older African Americans and Caucasians living in an urban community to compare those factors associated with active or passive suicidal ideation in each racial group. Design and Methods: Using 1990 census data for Brooklyn, New York, we attempted to interview all cognitively intact adults aged 55 or…
Descriptors: African Americans, Incidence, Suicide, Racial Differences
Peer reviewedQuayhagen, Mary P.; Quayhagen, Margaret – Gerontologist, 1988
Examined coping patterns, management stimulation strategies, and support factors associated with well-being in 58 families with member having Alzheimer's disease. Found variations in coping, management, and support correlates of well-being for three caregiver groups (husbands, wives, children). Groups differed in type of behaviors they found…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Chronic Illness, Coping, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewedGerman, Pearl S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1992
Studied newly admitted cohort (n=454) to eight nursing homes over first year of residence. Gathered data at admission, two months, and one year. Examined charts for preadmission and postdischarge information. At admission, 80 percent had mental illnesses. Found significant associations of mental morbidity, restraints, and psychotropic medication…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewedSafford, Florence – Gerontologist, 1980
An educational and support program for families of the mentally impaired aged in both the community and institutions was offered over a three-year period under the auspices of a geriatric center. Benefits for participants and institutional management were demonstrated. (Author)
Descriptors: Coping, Delivery Systems, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Relationship
