We have a weekly series on our social media accounts that highlight a term or concept we want our viewers to know more about. This is called “Wednesdays, ‘What is?’ with ECCA.” Mostly, these concepts correlate to ECCA’s mission/vision, programs and day-to-day actions. They can also connect to broader terms like aging, dementia, health/well-being and more. All of the information we share in these posts are backed by research from various organizations like National Institute of Health, World Health Organization, Alzheimer’s Association and more. Providing further research and resources to all of our participants is important to our mission. Below are the research details from each “Wednesday’s – ‘What is?'”
Ageism
- Ageism as a source of global mental health inequity. From AMA Journal of Ethics. URL: https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/ageism-source-global-mental-health-inequity/2023-10
- Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices. Psychologists are working to change that. From American Psychological Association. URL: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/cover-new-concept-of-aging
- Reducing ageism: Which interventions work? From the National Institute of Health. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6611112/
- Ageing: Ageism. From the World Health Organization. URL: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/ageing-ageism
Organic Interactions
- Social interactions in dementia: Perceptions of current situation and opportunities. From the National Institute of Health. DOI: 10.1186/s12877-025-05850-8
- The impact of group activities and their content on persons with dementia attending them. From the National Institute of Health. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5887184/
- Nurses’ perceptions of patient pain, delirium, and sedation assessments in the intensive care unit: A qualitative study. From Science Direct. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2024.05.013
- The influence of social interactions on mood in residents with dementia in green care farms: An observational study using ecological momentary assessments. From Science Direct. URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041610225003291