Social isolation and loneliness are major public health concerns. Informal dementia caregivers are particularly vulnerable, as many are older adults themselves and at elevated risk of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Technology-based...
Osteoporotic fractures among long-term care residents have substantial economic and human costs. After a fracture, many older adults do not receive an osteoporosis diagnosis or evidence-based treatment, which leads to increased risk of recurrent...
Corticosteroid use is associated with infection and other adverse events because of its immunosuppressive properties. Severe infections run a triphasic course. In the first phase, respiratory symptoms and fever result from an innate and adaptive...