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) as a screening tool for sarcopenia in community-dwelling m...
This study aimed to analyze the associations of the Phenotypic Aging Index (PAI) with health outcomes, functional outcomes, and health care utilization using UK Biobank data. Specifically, we assessed whether the PAI predicts these outcomes after adjusting for polygenic risk scores (PRS) and demographic an...
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 mitigated virus spread. However, we know little about vaccine up...
To describe longitudinal pain medication use, including gabapentinoid-opioid co-prescribing, among older adults discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) following a hip fracture.
To study the association between climate vulnerability in caregiver neighborhoods on nursing home (NH) visitation changes during and following Hurricane Ian (2022).
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.
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).
Statewide restrictions on visitors to nursing homes were widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the patterns and predictors of allowing outside visitors after a statewide ban on visitors was lifted.