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