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Geriatrics-focused primary care for Veterans-reassurance, disappointment, and hope

Abstract: Health care systems continually strive to enhance care and outcomes for older adults. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been at the forefront of these efforts …

Demographics, clinical characteristics, and well-being of Veterans with TBI and dementia and their caregivers

Abstract: Background: This study provides a detailed examination of older Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia and their caregivers, focusing on Veterans’ …

Facilitating domestic and civic-style activity in the later life of Army Veterans: The influencing culture of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Abstract: The Royal Hospital Chelsea has been home to veterans of the British Army since 1692. Opportunities to remain physically active throughout the life course of its residents …

Evaluation of a virtual tai chi program for older Veterans at risk of loneliness or physical deconditioning: A quality improvement project

Abstract: This Quality Improvement project evaluated the implementation of a virtual Tai Chi program for older Veterans (OVs) at risk of loneliness and/or physical deconditioning. …

Experiences of Veterans, caregivers, and VA home-based care providers before, during, and post-Hurricane Ian

Abstract: On 28 September 2022, Hurricane Ian pummeled parts of south Florida. Disaster and climate change research has shown that disasters exacerbate inequalities, especially …

Improving Care Transitions for Hospitalized Veterans Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Focus on Polypharmacy and Geriatric Syndromes

Abstract: Geriatric syndromes and polypharmacy are common in older patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and increase 30-day readmission risk. In a U.S.A. …