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 with ADRD and whether dehydration mediates these rel...
To systematically review the level of technophobia among Chinese older adults in digital health and compare it with global studies to identify characteristics and differences.
The objectives of this study were to examine the impact of exercise training interventions on frailty levels in people who live in long-term care and explore the implementation science outcomes for these interventions.
The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Medicine’s research grants provide an opportunity to turn promising projects and innovations into practical solutions, tools, and resources. For 2025, the Foundation awarded a $22,507 grant to Rachel McPherson, PhD, MA, for a study entitled, Pilot Te...
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 equipment exercise programs is unclear. We aimed to synthesi...
Hip fractures in older adults are associated with high mortality, disability, and functional decline. Although tools like the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) are validated for risk stratification, their use is limited in acute care due to time constraints and the need for comprehensive interviews. ...
To compare and rank the effectiveness of various virtual reality (VR) technologies for cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and to evaluate the effects of VR on cognition.
The Minimum Data Set (MDS 3.0) for nursing home (NH) residents contains data collected at regular intervals that are vital to pragmatic research studies. However, there is evidence of discrepancies between MDS 3.0 data and staff perceptions of mood and behavioral symptoms. We examined the comparative endor...