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  • Author: Vyjeyanthi S. Periyakoil
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Life-sustaining treatment decisions and family evaluations of end-of-life care for Veteran decedents in Department of Veterans Affairs nursing homes

Abstract: Background: Modeled after the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment program, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented the Life-Sustaining Treatment …

Well-Being Peer reviewed

Inviting Veterans into enrollment in Alzheimer's disease research centers (INVITE-ADRC): An NIA and VA-sponsored initiative to increase Veteran participation in aging and dementia research

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older military veterans often present with unique and complex risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias. Increasing veteran …

Physical Health Peer reviewed