Publications

Paratonia is a form of involuntary muscle resistance affecting virtually all individuals with late-stage dementia, causing significant morbidity, including pain, skin breakdown, and caregiver burden. Despite its near-universal prevalence, paratonia...

Housekeeping, dietary, laundry, and maintenance workers play a critical role in nursing home quality and safety. High turnover among these workers disrupts care, increases costs, and undermines facility stability. However, little is known about the...

I am highly interested in the recent article titled “Physical Function, Life Expectancy, and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A 12-Year Longitudinal Cohort Study” by Gallardo-Gómez et al.1 The authors provided compelling evidence that older...