To investigate the longitudinal association between Pain-Insomnia-Depression Syndrome (PIDS) and cognitive decline, assess the dose-response relationship associated with cumulative symptom load, and examine the potential protective role of healthy lifestyles.
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a prevalent yet often overlooked condition in older adults, significantly impacting both quality of life and health care systems. This study aimed to explore the pooled prevalence of FI among older adults.
To examine the relationship between hearing difficulty and aggressive behavior among adults aged ≥65 years receiving Medicaid home care services in 2 US states.
The study aimed to explore the association between the combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.
A recent investigation between staffing patterns in nursing homes (NH) and quality outcomes has not occurred. Our objective was to examine whether staffing levels and utilization of agency staff are associated with injurious falls in NHs.
With a close relation between constipation and fecal incontinence, constipation is thought to be a risk factor for fecal incontinence in older adults. However, the limited number of studies available have provided inconsistent results. We conducted a large-sample population-based study to evaluate the asso...
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of delirium, infection, and care fragmentation. The objective of th...