Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging (2010)
The project found elders enjoyed:
- 37% increase in energy level
- 30% increase in general health
- 23% increase in social engagement
- 26% increase in self-efficacy
Interactions and relationships among residents, staff and families:
- 78% increase in higher quality visits
- 51% increase in quality interactions between elders and staff
- 53% increase in quality intereactions between family and staff
- 78% increase in elder participation in social activities
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