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| Behavior Analysis Intervention Strategies in Addressing Quality of Life Issues in Assisted Living Facilities |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 |
| 3:00 PM–3:20 PM |
| Convention Center, Street Level, 140 B |
| Area: CBM |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Chair: Parsla Vintere (CHE Behavioral Health Services) |
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| Behavior Analysis Intervention Strategies in Addressing Quality of Life Issues in Assisted Living Facilities |
| Domain: Theory |
| PARSLA VINTERE (CHE Behavioral Health Services) |
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| Abstract: The population of individuals aged 65 and older is growing fast. With advanced age, increase in chronic diseases and cognitive and physical impairments, individuals often lose their ability to live independently. Assisted living facilities provide alternative for older adults who no longer can remain at home but do not require a higher level of care provided by nursing homes. The significant life changes that are associated with leaving a familiar environment and moving into an assisted living facility often affect quality of life issues of the residents. Many of them report experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, frustration with physical limitations and loss of independence. The focus of the current paper is on examining: (a) a concept of quality of life and its components; (b) characteristics of support provided by assisted living facilities to their residents; (c) behavior analysis intervention strategies in improving quality of life of the assisted living facility residents; and (d) behavior analysis research directions addressing quality of life issues of people residing in assisted living facilities. |
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