Little is known about long-term care policies in developing regions. Latin America is one of those regions. In less than 20 years, it will surpass Europe's elderly population. At that point, Chile will be the country with the largest share of elderly population in the region. For that reason, long-ter...
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly challenged the capacity of long-term care (LTC) homes in Canada, resulting in new, pressing priorities for leaders and health care providers (HCPs) in the care and safety of LTC residents. This study aimed to determine whether Project ECHO (Extension for Com...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between subjective built environment and the onset of frailty in older adults living in the community. In addition, we examined whether daily walking time, depressive symptoms, and social support from neighbors and friends are mediating factors.
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