This study aims to investigate the relationship between frailty and avoidable hospitalization risk, and the moderating role of sociodemographic, clinical, and care-related factors.
Personal Assistive RObot (PARO) interventions have been used to treat agitation and mood symptoms of dementia effectively. However, the effects of a PARO intervention on physiological and cognitive function are unclear. To examine the effects of a...
To determine the feasibility of conducting a trial of a novel nighttime lighting system designed to support postural stability in assisted living (AL) residents, and to estimate intervention effectiveness by comparing the incidence of nighttime...
We are writing to highlight the significant role of social work in enhancing the effectiveness of public health policies aimed at improving the health of older adults. Current research primarily focuses on the formulation and implementation of...
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a public health concern given its associations with increased dementia, depression, and loneliness.1-3 Still, most adults have not had their hearing loss treated, partly because the gradual onset of ARHL reduces...
Chronic antipsychotic use among nursing home (NH) residents carries risks with uncertain benefits. Despite guidelines recommending restricted use, these agents remain widely prescribed. This study investigates chronic antipsychotic use in Belgian...
Falls and fear of falling (FoF) are relevant contributors to disability and institutionalization among older adults. The aim was to examine the association between multimorbidity and falls/FoF among community-dwelling older adults, exploring the...
In 2015, the Ohio Department of Medicaid incentivized use of the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) as a quality initiative. The pay-for-performance (P4P) program, however, was then deimplemented in 2019. This study investigated the...
We write in response to the article recently published in JAMDA titled “Meta-Analysis of Fall Risk in Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease,” to highlight the challenge of detecting falls among persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related...
Compare the effectiveness of 2 nonpharmacologic approaches to dementia care in nursing homes on 12- and 18-month resident outcomes, which was after the emergence of COVID-19.
