Life Review: Preventing Despair in Newly Relocated Nursing Home Residents--Short- and Long-Term Effects.

Haight, Barbara K.; Michel, Yvonne; Hendrix, Shirley

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ERIC Number: EJ587224

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Life Review: Preventing Despair in Newly Relocated Nursing Home Residents--Short- and Long-Term Effects.

Haight, Barbara K.; Michel, Yvonne; Hendrix, Shirley

International Journal of Aging & Human Development, v47 n2 p119-42 1998

Elders newly relocated to a nursing home (N=256) were followed for five years using a Solomon Four research design. Life review was shown to be more effective than a friendly visit for preventing despair and promoting integrity immediately and at one-year follow-up. Additional measures are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Aging (Individuals), Depression (Psychology), Frail Elderly, Gerontology, Intervention, Long Term Care, Older Adults, Prevention, Suicide

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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