We read with great interest the article by Gustavson et al,1 “Identifying Patient, Care Partner, and Clinician Needs for Functional Recovery Following Hospitalization When Dementia Is Present.” This study addresses a clinically important and...
We developed the Enhancing Advance Care Planning, Geriatric Care and End-of-Life Care Acute Care Team (EAGLEcareACT) program that provided structured training, care pathways, and teleconsultation to nursing homes (NHs). This study examined the...
Although exercise is an appealing nonpharmacological intervention for patients with dementia, the use of specialized equipment or facility in some interventions limits its translation into community settings. However, the effectiveness of minimal...
We aimed (1) to describe changes in daily activity proportion, (2) to describe mobility during an acute hospitalization, and (3) to assess their associations with institutionalization and survival within 3 months.
Bereaved informal care partners are at a risk of developing symptoms of prolonged grief, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This meta-analytic review investigated whether certain predeath psychological factors heighten these...
Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, poses a significant risk to the aging population. This study aimed to validate the efficacy of phase angle (PhA) derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)...
The objective of this secondary analysis of qualitative data was to examine the acceptability and feasibility of telerehabilitation as a post-acute service delivery model for veterans with dementia.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on long-term care facilities, particularly nursing homes and assisted living communities (ALCs), leading to high mortality rates among residents. Vaccination of residents and staff in long-term care...
There is growing global recognition of the need for person-centered care to ensure high-quality health care.1 Person-centered care (PCC) for older adults has been associated with a wide range of positive outcomes. However, the dominant frameworks...
We read with great interest the article by Gulline et al (2025) on workforce dementia training needs and preferences for residential aged care. Their study provides a valuable perspective on dementia training gaps and highlights the importance of...
