Briefs
Long-term Care
Research Briefs
Policy Briefs:
An AARP Overview of Direct Care Staffing and Related Policies in Florida
An examination of recent direct care staffing trends in Florida, related legislative action, and impacts on quality care and resident safety.
Occupational Therapy in Florida's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of availability of occupational therapy services in Florida assisted living communities, and how availability varies by rural or urban location.
Speech Therapy in Florida's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of speech therapy services offered in Florida assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how service availability varies by rural or urban location.
Comparison of Assisted Living Communities With and Without Memory Care in Florida
A comparison of assisted living communities that do and do not offer memory care, based on size, profit status, and location.
Pet Therapy in Florida’s Assisted Living Communities
An examination of assisted living communities in Florida that offer pet therapy using state regulatory documents, and how pet therapy varies by key assisted living community characteristics.
Physical and Occupational Therapy Available in Florida’s Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of occupational and physical therapy services in Florida assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how availability varies by assisted living community characteristics.
Physical Therapy in Florida's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of physical therapy services in Florida assisted living communities, and how the services vary between rural and urban locations.
The Above Average Burden of Hearing Loss for Rural Counties in Florida
An examination of the burden of hearing loss within rural counties in Florida.
Florida Power Rule: Discrepancies Reported and Actual Compliance
An examination of assisted living community compliance with state disaster preparedness requirements concerning electrical power availability.
Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities in Florida
A comparison of rural and urban assisted living communities based on profit status, the number of beds, and type of operating license.
Lack of Preparation for Demographic Shifts in Rural Florida
An examination of the availability of assisted living communities in rural counties in Florida to determine if these counties are prepared for the growth of the 65+ and 85+ populations.
Limited Access to Audiology Services in Florida Assisted Living Communities
An examination of older adults’ access to audiology services across Florida with a focus on audiology services that are near assisted living communities.
Defining Memory Care Services in Florida Assisted Living Communities
A comparison of the services and activities offered by assisted living communities with memory care and those without memory care.