Table 2.

Average of and Difference in QoL Scores for Consecutive 2 Years (N = 12 949)

Variables	Non-ADRD (N = 7 392)		ADRD (N = 5 557)
	Two-Year Average	Change in Second Year	Two-Year Average	Change in Second Year
Summary score	80.71	−1.01	81.66	−0.69
Environment	84.72	−1.13	87.13	−1.44
Attention from staff	93.12	−1.29	93.62	−0.84
Food enjoyment	80.17	−1.45	86.40	0.08
Engagement	81.09	0.09	79.18	0.90
Negative mood *	66.83	−0.59	67.93	−0.45
Positive mood	78.49	−1.51	75.99	−2.20

Note: ADRD = Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; QoL = quality of life.

*Reverse-coded. A higher value indicates better quality.