Alison Rataj
Biographic Data
| ID | 3562989 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alison Rataj |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alison |
| FAMILY NAME | Rataj |
| SIGNATURE | RATAJ A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of New Hampshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8959-9467 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Chronic Diseases, Self-Rated Health, and Planned Retirement Age: The Moderating Role of Race and Ethnicity
This study examines the association between self-rated health (SRH) and chronic diseases on planned retirement age, and whether these relationships differ by race and ethnicity among adults 50 years and older in the US. Using the 2018 Health and Retirement Study ( N = 3,161), linear regression models assessed associations and tested race as a moderator. The results showed that respondents with poorer SRH reported an earlier planned retirement age…
Geographic Variation of Antidementia and Antipsychotic Medication Use Among US Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
BACKGROUND: Several antidementia medications have been approved for symptomatic treatment of cognitive and functional impairment due to Alzheimer disease. Antipsychotics are often prescribed off-label for behavioral symptoms. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the basis for regional variation in antidementia and antipsychotic medication use. SETTING: US nursing homes (n=9735), hospital referral regions (HRR; n=289). SUBJECTS: Long-s…
A Case Study in Organizing for Livable and Sustainable Communities
Citizens in the U.S. are making organized efforts to demand a new approach to planning urban communities, one that results in more sustainable and livable communities. The profession of social work in the U.S. once had a primary role in organizing urban residents to advocate for healthier environments in their neighborhoods. Yet, recent research documents the diminishing emphasis on community organization as an intervention method in social work.…
A Case Study in Organizing for Livable and Sustainable Communities
Citizens in the U.S. are making organized efforts to demand a new approach to planning urban communities, one that results in more sustainable and livable communities. The profession of social work in the U.S. once had a primary role in organizing urban residents to advocate for healthier environments in their neighborhoods. Yet, recent research documents the diminishing emphasis on community organization as an intervention method in social work.…
A Case Study in Organizing for Livable and Sustainable Communities
Citizens in the U.S. are making organized efforts to demand a new approach to planning urban communities, one that results in more sustainable and livable communities. The profession of social work in the U.S. once had a primary role in organizing urban residents to advocate for healthier environments in their neighborhoods. Yet, recent research documents the diminishing emphasis on community organization as an intervention method in social work.…
Geographic Variation of Antidementia and Antipsychotic Medication Use Among US Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
BACKGROUND: Several antidementia medications have been approved for symptomatic treatment of cognitive and functional impairment due to Alzheimer disease. Antipsychotics are often prescribed off-label for behavioral symptoms. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the basis for regional variation in antidementia and antipsychotic medication use. SETTING: US nursing homes (n=9735), hospital referral regions (HRR; n=289). SUBJECTS: Long-s…
Chronic Diseases, Self-Rated Health, and Planned Retirement Age: The Moderating Role of Race and Ethnicity
This study examines the association between self-rated health (SRH) and chronic diseases on planned retirement age, and whether these relationships differ by race and ethnicity among adults 50 years and older in the US. Using the 2018 Health and Retirement Study ( N = 3,161), linear regression models assessed associations and tested race as a moderator. The results showed that respondents with poorer SRH reported an earlier planned retirement age…
Disease (2 works) · African american (1 works) · Antipsychotic (1 works) · Census (1 works) · Chronic disease (1 works) · Civil engineering (1 works) · Community building (1 works) · Community development (1 works) · Community Health and Development (1 works) · Community organization (1 works)