The primary outcome of this study is to test the feasibility of pharmacists completing Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) assessments using resident data routinely held by long-term care (LTC) facilities. Secondary outcomes are to ascertain the proportion of...
This study investigated the relationship between frailty and quality of life in middle-aged and older adults, and determined how age influences the relationship between frailty and quality of life.
To determine the extent and factors associated with relatives' engagement in end-of-life care for residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) during the last week before the resident's death.
Telehealth is an encouraging solution for the remote delivery of cognitive interventions. This review aimed to identify the characteristics and effectiveness of telehealth interventions on cognitive functions and related quality of life in adults...
To evaluate the impact of statins on delirium incidence in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), focusing on hydrophilic versus lipophilic statins and dose-response effects.
This study investigated the interactive associations of age, apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE4) genetic status, physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and physical functioning on processing speed over a 10-year period.
Increased cancer survival has led to a growing population of geriatric patients with cancer. The post-acute rehabilitation outcomes of these patients are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate whether cancer status is associated with...
Transfers to acute care hospitals expose long-term care residents to potential harm. We implemented Long-Term Care Plus (LTC+) at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce emergency department (ED) transfers and improve access to urgent medical...
ChatGPT's applications to clinical practice and medical education are rapidly expanding. An interesting study titled “Fact Check: Assessing the Response of ChatGPT to Alzheimer's Disease Myths” published recently in the Journal explored this...
To examine the association between neighborhood deprivation and infection-related hospitalizations among home health care (HHC) patients across different rurality levels.
