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Direct linkKwak, Jung; Haley, William E.; Chiriboga, David A. – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: We investigated the role of race in predicting the likelihood of using hospice and dying in a hospital among dual-eligible (Medicare and Medicaid) nursing home residents. Design and Methods: This follow-back cohort study examined factors associated with hospice use and in-hospital death among non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White…
Descriptors: Hospices (Terminal Care), Race, Physicians, Hospitals
Haley, William E.; Bergman, Elizabeth J.; Roth, David L.; McVie, Theresa; Gaugler, Joseph E.; Mittelman, Mary S. – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the joint effects of bereavement and caregiver intervention on caregiver depressive symptoms. Design and Methods: Alzheimer's caregivers from a randomized trial of an enhanced caregiver support intervention versus usual care who had experienced the death of their spouse (n = 254) were repeatedly…
Descriptors: Grief, Intervention, Dementia, Caregivers
Peer reviewedMontalvo, Braulio – Gerontologist, 1991
The elderly patient's choice to die may only appear to be independent of the family's choices. Behind patient's choice often lie implicit interpersonal and overt personal reasons. These must be understood to provide optimal care for patient and family. Case examples of undeliberate and deliberate clarification are offered. (Author)
Descriptors: Death, Decision Making, Intervention, Older Adults
Peer reviewedHigh, Dallas M. – Gerontologist, 1993
Tested efficacy of educational interventions to increase use of advance directives among elderly. Examined three types of educational materials, various community-dwelling populations of elderly (n=293), and offers of free legal assistance. Interventions increased use slightly. Knowledge and use were associated with race and education. Deferring…
Descriptors: Death, Decision Making, Intervention, Medical Services
Sloane, Philip D.; Zimmerman, Sheryl; Williams, Christianna S.; Hanson, Laura C. – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: To better understand the experiences and potential unmet need of persons who die in long-term care. Design and Methods: We conducted after-death interviews with staff who had cared for 422 decedents with dementia and 159 who were cognitively intact and received terminal care in U.S. nursing homes (NHs) or residential care-assisted living…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Hospices (Terminal Care), Dementia, Family Involvement
Peer reviewedConnell, Cathleen M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1994
Examined attitudes about autopsy by conducting focus group interviews with caregiver support group and senior center members. Themes included benefits, barriers, religious views, and concerns about procedures. Results suggest need for educational interventions to involve family in advance planning; provide counseling regarding purpose, process,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes, Change Strategies, Death
