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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
New doctors not sure what nursing homes offer
A group of 67 residents in internal medicine (have a medical degree and practicing under supervision) took a 10-item multiple choice quiz on the staffing and services available at skilled nursing facilities (SNF).
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Homelike atmosphere attracts people to age-qualified housing
An independent living community in senior housing is typically composed of age-restricted rental apartments or cottages with services—such as meals, housekeeping, linen service, transportation, and social and recreational activities—available on site for an additional fee. No supportive services are provided (National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry). What encourages older adults to move into an independent living complex, as opposed to other living choices?
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A culture's attitude influences how older people feel about their health
Does the adage “you are only as old as you feel” reflect the feelings of older persons in different countries, where they may or may not have lower social status because of age? That was a question examined in a new study that looked at subjective health.
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Jobs in middle age are good, if not great
Telephone interviews were conducted with 1,006 people ages 40-59 in the United States. Most respondents (91%) were happy with their lives overall, but 46% wanted to make a change in their professional lives. About one-third (34%) loved their jobs, 43% liked it and 19% tolerated their jobs, while 3% hated or disliked it. Half (50%) of respondents would quit their jobs if money were not a factor.
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Older adults reluctant to use public transportation
Public transportation enables people to get from place to place as well as encouraging health-promoting behaviors such as walking. A recent study from AARP found that people 50 years and older wanted a bus stop within one mile of home (AARP, What Is Livable? Community Preferences of Older Adults).
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Confidence in physical appearance rises at older ages
During telephone interviews with 85,145 US adults ages 18 and older, respondents were asked to use a 5-point scale to rate their level of agreement with the statement: “You always feel good about your physical appearance.”
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