• Journal: Journal of Applied Gerontology
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Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence from a mixed-methods evaluation

Abstract: This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) …

Visualizing Veterans' care at home: Understanding the structure, function, and adequacy of caregiving networks

Abstract: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid care partners. Gaps in these networks can lead to unmet functional, medical, and socioemotional needs and …

The association between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and incident cognitive impairment among older Veterans

Abstract: Among older adults, chronic insomnia is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the initial treatment. We …

The association between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and incident cognitive impairment among older Veterans

Abstract: Among older adults, chronic insomnia is a risk factor for cognitive decline. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the initial treatment. We …

Factors associated with life satisfaction among Veterans enrolled in the Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) psychoeducational class

Abstract: Healthy Aging Project-Brain (HAP-B) is a novel clinical psychoeducation offering developed to encourage engagement in activities associated with successful aging. HAP-B …

Impacts of covid-19 on health and healthcare for rural veterans in home-based primary care

Abstract: This qualitative study explored the impact of COVID-19 on older rural-dwelling veterans and their caregivers enrolled in home-based primary care (HBPC) through the …

Illustrating Resource Needs through Data Visualization: Creation of Life-Space Maps for Rural Veterans with Dementia and their Caregivers

Abstract: Rural-dwelling individuals with dementia and their caregivers face unique challenges compared to urban-dwelling peers. Barriers to accessing services and supports are …

Improving Care Coordination Between Veterans Health Administration Primary Care Teams and Community Home Health Aide Providers: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: Effective coordination between medical and long-term services is essential to high-quality primary care for older adults, but can be challenging. Our study assessed …

Annual Foot Exams are Associated with Reduced Incident Amputation among Older Veterans with Diabetes

Abstract: We conducted a secondary data analysis to evaluate the association between annual foot exams and incident lower extremity amputations (LEA) among older veterans with …