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Twenty-four residents in six assisted living facilities and one retirement community across three counties in South Carolina participated in a study to gain an understanding of older adults’ perception of depression in long-term-care (LTC) settings. Participants completed the Geriatric Depression Scale, Meaning Survey (MS), a journal, and a follow-up interview. Spiritual meaning regarding physical and mental health was self-reported from the MS. Five questions were included in the journals regarding emotional, physical, and social health. Results indicate that journaling may be an appropriate investigative tool for researchers, and LTC facilities’ efforts should be channeled to increase the availability and quality of mental health services to residents. Regular residential depression screenings, as well as the standardization of mental health care services within LTC facilities, should be an integral part of LTC.
Journal of Applied Gerontology – SAGE
Published: Apr 1, 2006
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