NORCs
What does NORC stand for?
Naturally Occuring Retirement Community
How many elders participated in the Hutcherson et al. study?
23 elders
Name one daily living activity that long-term care may help with
Bathing/Dressing/Cooking/Walking/Taking medication
In what country is the Cherryhill NORC located?
Canada
Does Medicare usually cover long-term care?
No
Name one place that can become a NORC
Apartment complexes/housing developments/neighborhoods
How long had participants lived in a long-term care facility to qualify for the study?
6 months or less
One factor that affects quality of life in LTCFs is privacy, dignity, or autonomy. Name one more.
Security/Meaningful activity/relationships/individuality/food enjoyment
Approximately how many residents lived in the Cherryhill apartment community?
About 3,000 residents?
Which program is the largest payer for long-term care in the U.S.?
Medicaid
Approximately what percentage of residents must be older adults for a community to function as a NORC?
40% or more
What two cultural groups were included in the sample?
African Americans and White Americans
What questionnaire was used to measure mental status in participants?
Short Probable Mental Status Questionnare
What percentage of Cherryhill residents were older adults?
About 85%
What percentage of caregiving hours are provided by family members?
About 64%
Why are NORCs important for aging populations?
They support aging in place/allow community service/increase social support
What two qualitative interviews were used to collect information?
Life Narrative Interview and Cultural Heritage Interview
Interviews in the study lasted approximately how long?
1-3 hours
What program score showed Cherryhill exceeded expectations?
54.53
Name one way people can financially prepare for long-term care
Long-term care insurance/Savings or investments/Hybrid insurance/Family caregiving plans