We read with great interest the recent article by Wong et al, titled “A Program to Reduce Emergency Department Transfers and Build Long-Term Care Home Capacity: A Mixed-Methods Study.”1 I would like to highlight several relevant aspects of the study...
To examine the cardiovascular safety of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors compared with long-acting insulin or sulfonylurea initiation added to metformin in older people with diabetes in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
Patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) experience oral intake restriction. The objective of this study was to determine whether nil per os (NPO) and dysphagia diets (thickened liquids) are associated with delirium in patients...
Safety concerns in assisted living (AL) communities are critical, yet understudied from the perspectives of residents, family caregivers, and staff. This study aimed to explore and compare safety concerns across these 3 groups.
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...
