Publications by authors named "Joy Ciofi"
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- The study explores the importance of outdoor engagement for residents with dementia in assisted living communities, emphasizing residents' opportunities, experiences, and the factors influencing these interactions.
- Researchers collected extensive qualitative data over a year, including 1,560 observation hours and interviews with residents and their care partners, revealing varied experiences in connecting with nature and the community.
- Findings show that while most residents benefit from going outside, experiences differ based on individual and community factors, highlighting the need for meaningful engagement strategies that improve well-being and quality of life.
Meaningful engagement is an important dimension of quality of life and care for persons living with dementia, including the growing number who reside in assisted living communities. This report presents preliminary findings from an ongoing qualitative study aimed at identifying best care practices to create and maintain meaningful engagement among persons with dementia. Over a 1-year period, we conducted interviews, residents' record review, and participant observations in four diverse care communities.
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