This collection contains non-thesis projects submitted by graduate students in the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program to the faculty of The University of Utah in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Master of Science in Gerontology.
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Spiritual Health Program | Hadean, Haily | 2016 | Having a spiritual component in one's life has demonstrated improvement with coping abilities, reduction in stress levels, decreased pain and improved quality of life. Educating healthcare professionals on spiritual matters and its positive outcomes can assist older adults in navigating the many cha... | Aged; Spirituality; Adaptation, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological; Social Support; Holistic Health; ; Activities of Daily Living; Quality of Life; Health Behavior; Health Promotion; Personal Satisfaction; Surveys and Questionnaires |
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An Examination of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Friendly Designation Process From the Perspective of Assisted Living Facility Administrators | Joyce, Nancy | 2016 | Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults have been recognized as a vulnerable minority population facing a lack of safe and welcoming senior housing, which is especially urgent for frail and disabled LGBT persons in need of residential long term care (LTC). LGBT older adults have ... | Aged; Homes for the Aged; Residential Facilities; Long-Term Care; Assisted Living Facilities; Skilled Nursing Facilities; Sexual Behavior; Homosexuality; Homosexuality, Female; Bisexuality; Transgender Persons; Civil Rights; Health Services Accessibility; Stereotyping; Social Discrimination; Sexis... |
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Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Depression and Well-Being in Senior Apartment Buildings: Do Congregate Meals Matter? | McGee, Nancy A. | 2016 | This pilot study aimed to investigate whether levels of neighborhood social cohesion, depression, and well-being in residents of affordable senior apartment buildings were positively influenced by the presence of congregate meals. The study included 18 adults age 62 and older who lived independently... | Aged; Housing for the Elderly; Social Cohesion; Social Environment; Social Support; Independent Living; Depression; Meals; Eating; Personal Satisfaction; Socialization; Activities of Daily Living |
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