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A67 - Associations between literacy proficiency of older adults in Ohio counties and quality of care provided in nursing homes.
Different populations in Ohio have varying levels of literacy. One example of this difference is among the population of Ohio’s older adults.
A67 - Associations between literacy proficiency of older adults in Ohio counties and quality of care provided in nursing homes.
Mentor: Heather Menne, Ph.D.
Different populations in Ohio have varying levels of literacy. One example of this difference is among the population of Ohio’s older adults. This study investigates any possible correlations between low-literacy geographic areas and the quality of care that is received in nursing homes. The knowledge of the impacts of functional illiteracy/low-literacy on aging populations living in nursing homes can be useful for facilities to better serve their residents and provide adequate care. Information regarding effects of low literacy could be distributed to professionals with the intention to instruct how to accommodate residents based on their literacy levels.