In older patients, hospitalization is often associated with new or worsening disability. This hospitalization-associated disability may be explained in part by the cumulative effect of aging, frailty, comorbidities, and illnesses that led to...
Hypovitaminosis D is highly prevalent among seniors. Although evidence is insufficient to recommend routine vitamin D screening in seniors, universal vitamin D supplementation is not desirable either. To rationalize vitamin D determination, our...
Dr Zorowitz is correct in that in the United States intravenous infusions are commonly done in nursing homes.1 In our editorial, we were taking a global view.2 As we have previously shown, the majority of nursing homes throughout the world are...
This study assessed individual and organizational context (work environment) factors that influence use of best practices by care aides (nursing assistants) in nursing homes. Little scientific attention has been focused on understanding best...
Several research studies have shown that resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in long-term care residences is a prevalent, concerning, but under-reported and understudied phenomenon with serious psychological and physical consequences for residents...
The objective of this study was to evaluate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between ankle-brachial index (ABI) and indicators of cognitive function.
The editorial by Lima Ribeiro and Morley regarding dehydration in the nursing home was timely and helpful, particularly in its endorsement of subcutaneous infusion (hypodermoclysis) as a valuable, yet easy intervention.1 Yet, I must take objection...
Hip fractures (HFs) in old age frequently cause severe functional impairment and deteriorating autonomy in everyday life. Many older patients with HFs are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. In this study, we examined the relationship between...
