Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging (2010)
The project found elders enjoyed:
37% increase in energy level
30% increase in general health
23% increase in social engagement
26% increase in self-efficacy
Interactions and relationships among residents, staff and families:
78% increase in higher quality visits
51% increase in quality interactions between elders and staff
53% increase in quality intereactions between family and staff
78% increase in elder participation in social activities