Hip osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis cause significant disability and pain in older adults, often leading to hip or knee replacement surgery. Prehabilitation programs have been established for these surgeries, but there are few programs for...
This meta-analysis aimed to qualitatively analyze the different aspects of the successful aging (SA) criteria and quantitatively assess the rate of SA and its different dimensions among people aged ≥60 years globally to provide a basis for...
To assess whether tai chi assisted by the Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE), a novel virtual reality (VR) technology, was superior to tai chi alone in managing chronic pain in older adults. CAVE may offer a promising alternative to head-...
There are approximately 55 million people presently living with dementia, a debilitating neurologic illness that is not curable.1 Therefore, improving the quality of life and preventing cognitive decline of people with dementia are important...
Understanding the longitudinal patterns of health care utilization among older adults is crucial for designing effective patient journeys and enhancing care coordination across settings. This study aims to uncover the most common patient journeys of...
Magnesium deficiency is common in older adults and has been associated with reduced muscle functionality and several age-related diseases. Evidence of its relationship with frailty is scarce. We aimed to explore the association of magnesium intake...
To explore a comprehensive overview of digital technologies used for fall detection in older adults, categorizing the types, functions, and usability of these systems.
When managed care first began to make inroads into my city about 1986, I had been in the private practice of medicine for 10 years. I had started from zero and knew nothing of the “business” of medicine. I hired two young medical assistants who were...
Reference: Sloane PD, et al. A 2-Year Pragmatic Trial of Antibiotic Stewardship in 27 Community Nursing Homes. J Am Geriatr Soc 2020;68:46–54. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16059 .
A common controversy in post-acute and long-term care is the management of agitation associated with dementia. Agitation is a type of behavioral and psychological symptom of dementia characterized by restlessness, aggression, and emotional distress...
