Total hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed in older adults,1 who remain at elevated risk for postoperative complications,2 underscoring the need to optimize preoperative preparation. In response, we developed the PRE4OS multimodal...
We implemented a pilot embedded pragmatic clinical trial of the evidence-based Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) program for people living with dementia (PLWD) in nursing homes. We sought to answer the following questions: Can...
The objective of this study was to investigate the association between sensory impairments and organic mental disorders. We also examined biological age acceleration as a potential mediator and social support as a potential moderator of this...
This study examines the association between nursing home residents' perceived importance of family involvement in overall care planning and the administration of physical and occupational therapy.
Sarcopenia is a serious condition in older individuals, characterized by muscle loss and physical decline. Early detection is crucial but challenging due to subtle symptoms. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 consensus recommends...
The relationship between sarcopenia and the long-term risk of hospitalization for infectious diseases is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate this relationship using a large prospective Caucasian cohort from the UK Biobank.
The global prevalence of falls among older adults is 26.5%, and mortality rates due to falls among those aged ≥70 years have risen between 1990 and 2019.1 Falls can hinder successful aging by causing disability, fear of falling, and self-imposed...
To identify common long-term care patterns in the 6 years before death among individuals aged ≥65 years with dementia in the Netherlands and to examine how sociodemographic and health factors are associated with these patterns.
Early detection and diagnosis of sarcopenia remain challenging. Despite significant progress in predictive modeling, there is no comprehensive evaluation of their diagnostic performance and methodologic quality across different modeling approaches...
Traditional cognitive well-being classification in older adults often overlooks domain-specific deficits. We aimed to validate previously identified distinct cognitive profiles among those without dementia and examine demographic predictors to guide...