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The Center for Healthy Aging conducts mixed-methods research to better understand the impact of healthy aging interventions on older people and their communities.
Infection Prevention & Control in Nursing Homes
Sponsored by Saraya Co. LTD, a global leader in hygiene and healthcare products, and in partnership with Yale University School of Nursing, NYAM worked identify the burden of and opportunities for infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities and developed an educational toolkit with instructional modules to improve infection prevention and control practices within these settings.
NYAM synthesized the evidence base, surveyed infection control policies and guidelines, and solicited perspectives from the long-term care workforce and other stakeholders, using New York City as a case study. NYAM also hosted a virtual roundtable to elevate the discussion and facilitate global cross-fertilization of ideas.
Evaluation of Exhale, a Respite Initiative for Family Caregivers
CHA is providing support regarding aging and caregiver policy for the evaluation of Exhale, which is being conducted by NYAM's Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR). Exhale is a program created to support the development and implementation of innovative respite opportunities for caregivers of older adults. Funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation—and working in collaboration with The Philanthropic Initiative—the program is focused on Western New York State and Washtenaw County, Michigan. CEAR is evaluating the overall initiative and provides ongoing evaluation support to Exhale grantees, working collaboratively with stakeholders to meet the evolving needs and priorities of the program.