• Author: Rebecca T. Brown
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Developing an intervention to enhance aging in place for older Veterans living in permanent supportive housing

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides rental subsidies, case management, and …

Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: a pilot study

Abstract: Despite its importance for clinical care and outcomes among older adults, functional status-the ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs) and …

Identifying barriers and facilitators to Veterans Affairs Whole Health integration using the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the Veteran-centered Whole Health System initiative across VA sites with approaches to implementation varying by site. …

Study protocol: Type III hybrid effectiveness-implementation study implementing age-friendly evidence-based practices in the VA to improve outcomes in older adults

Abstract: Background: Unmet care needs among older adults accelerate cognitive and functional decline and increase medical harms, leading to poorer quality of life, more frequent …

Veterans Health Administration research in aging: opportunities for high impact across the academic career

Abstract: This commentary discusses the role of the Veterans Health Administration in researching aging and best practices in the care of older adults.