TY - JOUR PY - 1990// TI - Programming Quality Services for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities JO - Activities, adaptation and aging A1 - Rancourt, Ann M. SP - 1 EP - 12 VL - 15 IS - 3 N2 - The purpose of this paper is to serve as a catalyst for discussion about the provision of uality activity services for older adults in long-term care facilities.$hose 61 and older today repre- sent 12% of the population. By the year 2030 those 65 and older will represent 20% of the American population. Approximately 5% of older adults are institutionalized. For those who are institutionalized quality life experiences are dependent on care-providers. If quality of life is to be improved for people in long-term care settings, there needs to be a change not only in the types of services provided, but in the way services are provided. At the heart of quali is the provi- sion for meaningful relationships. Programs that lay t 1 e foundation for meaningful interaction are needed. It is the role of the care- provider to strive to provide opportunities for activities and experi- ences that are meaningful and engaging.

LA - SN - 0192-4788 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v15n03_01 ID - ref1 ER -