Frailty is an age-related syndrome that can progress from nonfrailty (ie, robustness) to prefrail, and then physical frailty.1 With the rapidly expanding aging population, there has been a corresponding increase in the number of older adults with...
We appreciate the opportunity to reply to the comments1 regarding our article that concluded through meta-analysis that exercise and/or nutritional interventions significantly improved physical function in prefrail older adults.2 These comments...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on assisted living (AL), a vital setting in long-term care (LTC). Understanding the strengths and opportunities for improvement through practice, policy, and research are essential for AL to be prepared for the...
The researchers aimed to (1) explore the occurrence of psychological resilience in the face of a major life stressor and conflict in older residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), and (2) identify factors associated with resilience in this...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of white matter hyperintensity (WMH), a common cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) imaging marker, and age on gait parameters in middle-aged and geriatric populations.
As disasters become more frequent because of global warming, countries across the world are seeking ways to protect vulnerable older populations. Although these conditions may increase nursing home admission (NHA) rates for older persons, we know of...
The number of sexual and gender minority older adults who require long-term care is steadily increasing. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the evidence related to preference for long-term care with regard to...
Frailty, a dynamic state, is a consequence of cumulative deficits in multiple physiological systems accompanied by an increased vulnerability to stressor events.1 The aging of the population has increased the prevalence of frailty substantially,...
To evaluate changes in mental health and well-being (eg, quality of work life, health, intention to leave) among nursing home managers from a February 2020 prepandemic baseline to December 2021 in Alberta, Canada.
