Singapore faces a rapidly aging population. By 2030, 19% of her population will be aged 65 years and above. Other Asian countries face similar problems, with South Korea having the fastest aging population worldwide, followed by China and Thailand. With Singapore possessing an advanced aging population, it...
To study the test-retest reliability and measurement error, construct validity, responsiveness, interpretability, and floor/ceiling effects of a Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) short form designed to measure physical function in geriatric rehabilitation patients (PROMIS-PF...
Older adults are often transferred from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for post-acute care. Patients may be at risk for adverse outcomes after SNF discharges, but little research has focused on this period.
To investigate the affective, social, behavioral, and physiological effects of the companion robot Paro for people with dementia in both a day care center and a home setting.