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 tailored interventions for equitable healthy aging.
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This study aimed to examine the potential impact of Medicaid total long-term services and supports (LTSS) expenditures and the proportion allocated to home- and community-based services (HCBS) on unmet needs among community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
Antithrombotic therapy, including antiplatelet therapy, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), is increasingly prescribed. These therapies pose complex challenges in patients with hip fracture due to risks of bleeding, risks of thromboembolism, and their potential role as mar...
Staff working in residential aged care (RAC) play a vital role in delivering quality care to residents with dementia. This umbrella review aimed to summarize reviews that examined dementia training interventions for RAC staff and their effects, to inform the development of training for an Australian aged c...
Every year, thousands of patients face the challenging transition from hospital to home, resulting in high readmission rates and excessive resource use. Our telemedicine-based Care at Home (CaH) program, which facilitates early discharge, was assessed for its impact on 30-day readmissions, length of hospit...
Veterans are frequently referred for skilled home health care (HHC) after hospital discharge. We examined access to high-quality VA-contracted home health agencies (HHAs) for Veterans following a VA medical center (VAMC) hospitalization and by rural or urban residence.
To evaluate sedentary behaviors among older adults in residential care homes and explore potential mechanisms leading to sedentary behaviors based on the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation to Behavior (COM-B) model.