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  • Gerontology
  • Health Services Research
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on programmed activity offerings and attendance in assisted living (AL) settings.
  • Understanding resident engagement in activities is crucial for quality of life in AL.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the variety of programmed activities offered in AL communities.
  • To determine attendance rates for specific activities.
  • To explore relationships between resident characteristics and activity attendance patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 21 assisted living facilities with 202 residents.
  • Recorded types of programmed activities offered and their attendance.
  • Analyzed individual factors associated with activity attendance.

Main Results:

  • Facilities offered a median of 50 different programmed activities.
  • BINGO, religious services, and social events were commonly offered and highly attended.
  • BINGO attendance was 47%, religious services 38%, socials 40%, and musical performances 37%.

Conclusions:

  • Assisted living facilities provide a range of activities, with social and religious programs showing high participation.
  • Findings offer insights into resident preferences and factors influencing attendance.
  • Recommendations are provided for enhancing service delivery and future research in AL activity programming.