Resources

Books

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=aging+in+place&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Aaging+in+place

Journal Articles

Gonyea, J.G. & Burnes, K. Aging well at home: evaluation of a neighborhood-based pilot project to “Put connection back into the community.” (2013). Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 27(4), (333-347). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Norstrand, J.A., Glicksman, A., Lubben, J. & Kleban, M. (2012). The role of the social environment on physical and mental health of older adults. Journal of Housing for the Elderly,26(1-3), (290-307). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Jungers, C. (2010). Leaving home: an examination of late-life relocation among older adults. Journal of Counseling & Development, 88, 416-423. Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Pope, N.D. & Kang, B. (2010). Residential relocation in later life: a comparison of proactive and reactive moves. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 24, 193-207. DOI: 10.1080/02763891003757122

Reminiscence Therapy

McNees, P. The beneficial effects of life story and legacy activities. (2009). Journal of Geriatric Care Management, 19(1), (15-20). Retrieved from: https://www.authorsguild.net/members/comfort/files/Mcnees_benefici.pdf

Strategies for Humanizing Nursing Home Environments

The Eden Alternative

http://abs.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/09/22/0002764213503340.abstract

Search google scholar – humanizing nursing home

Homelessness and Aging

Homelessness among elderly persons. http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/Elderly.pdf

Home Safety, Well-Being, and Falls Prevention

Chapin, R.K., Sergeant, J.F., Landry, S.T., Koenig, T., Leiste, M. & Reynolds, K. Hoarding cases involving older adults: The transition from a private matter to the public sector. (2010). Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(8) (723-742). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Franks, M., Lund, D.A., Poulton, D. & Caserta, M.S. Understanding hoarding behavior among older adults: a case study approach. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 42(3/4, (77-107). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Koenig, T.L., Chapin, R., & Spano, R. Using multidisciplinary teams to address ethical dilemmas with older adults who hoard. (2010). Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(2,) (137-147). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Stekeetee, G., Frost, R.O. & Kim, H.J. Hoarding by elderly people. (2001). Health & Social Work, 26(3), (176-184). Retrieved from the EBSCO Host database at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/

Dissertation: Cheryl O’Heirà Exemplary Informal Caregiving of Older Adults in Rural Maine

Maine-

Older adults and adults with disabilities: Population and service use trends in Maine. USM, 2010. http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/aging/documents/Chartbook-LTC-Needs-Assessment.pdf

Websites:

Stevenson, S. (2013, May 15). Aging in place: Senior living and universal design. Retrieved from http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-5-15-senior-living-and-universal-design/

AARP Liveable Communities. (2012, September 6). Fact sheet: Expanding implementation of universal design and invisibility features in the housing stock. Retreived from http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/act/housing/info-12-2012/aarp-fact-sheet-expanding-implementation.html

Viveiros, J. (October 2014). Bringing healthcare home for low-income older adults. The Center for Housing Policy. Retrieved from http://www.nationalbuildingmuseum.net/pdf/HHM%20Bringing%20Health%20Care%20Home%20for%20Low-Income%20Older%20Adults.pdf

Viveiros, J. and Brennan, M. (March 2014). Aging in every place: Supportive service programs high and low density communities. The Center for Housing Policy. Retrieved from http://www.nhc.org/media/AgingInEveryPlace.pdf