• Journal: Clinical Gerontologist
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Implementation and evaluation of a virtual skills-based dementia caregiver group intervention within a VA setting: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study sought to design, implement, and evaluate a 6-week skills-based telehealth group for dementia caregivers within a VA setting. METHODS: The protocol …

Compassion meditation for distressed older Veterans: A feasibility study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Older Veterans are at elevated risk for psychological distress and may encounter barriers to accessing mental health services. Compassion Meditation (CM) …

Insomnia symptoms and environmental disruptors: A preliminary evaluation of Veterans in a subacute rehabilitation

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Evaluate insomnia symptoms and environmental disruptors at admission and discharge in a subacute rehabilitation care setting. METHODS: Veterans (age ≥50) …

Marital quality and loneliness among aging Vietnam-era combat veterans: the moderating role of PTSD symptom severity

Abstract: Objectives: We examined links between marital quality and loneliness among aging veterans and explored whether veterans' PTSD symptom severity moderated these …

Mood and activity changes during the covid-19 pandemic in rural and urban veterans and their cohabitants

Abstract: We aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related stay-at-home orders on weekly reports of mood and activity before and during COVID-19 in a sample of older …

Firearm safety and suicide prevention for medically complex older veterans: perspectives of VA home-based primary care directors and psychologists

Abstract: Objectives: Determine strategies and resources used by VA Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) teams to discuss firearm safety and suicide risk with older veterans and their …

Cognitive stimulation therapy in a Veteran sample: A program evaluation study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is an evidence-based intervention for dementia. This program evaluation examined the outcomes of a modified CST program in …

Examining the efficacy of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain (Brief CBT-CP) group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among older adult Veterans

Abstract: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Brief CBT-CP Group delivered via VA Video Connect (VVC) among different age groups of Veterans with chronic noncancer pain being seen …

Dementia "e"-consults for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: Improving access to specialty dementia care for rural Veterans

Abstract: This paper characterizes a telephone-based e-consult program designed to assess and treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) for older rural …

Video telehealth emotional awareness and expression therapy for older U.S. military Veterans with chronic pain: A pilot study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) targets trauma and emotional conflict to reduce or eliminate chronic pain, but video telehealth …

Pilot RCT Testing A Mailing About Sleeping Pills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Impact on Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

Abstract: Objectives: The aim is to pilot a low-touch program for reducing benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA; benzodiazepines, z-drugs) prescriptions among older veterans. …

Geri-mobile health: feasibility of a VA mental health mobile apps coaching program for older Veterans

Abstract: This program evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an individualized coaching program to help older Veterans use VA mental health …