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JAMDA

June 7, 2023

Hospital Proximity and Emergency Department Use among Assisted Living Residents

To examine the relationship between AL communities' distance to the nearest hospital and residents’ rates of emergency department (ED) use. We hypothesize that when access to an ED is more convenient, as measured by a shorter distance, assisted living (AL)-to-ED transfers are more common, particularly...
JAMDA

December 30, 2022

COVID-19 in Assisted Living: Protecting a Critical Long-Term Care Resource

The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on assisted living (AL), a vital setting in long-term care (LTC). Understanding the strengths and opportunities for improvement through practice, policy, and research are essential for AL to be prepared for the next pandemic and other challenges. AL communities experi...