• Journal: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Improving osteoporosis clinic access with nurse‐led telephone call for Veterans on bisphosphonates

Abstract: The article focuses on a quality improvement initiative at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) that implemented registered nurse (RN) …

Can an innovative physical therapy program improve executive function? A study among Veterans with slow gait speed

Abstract: The article focuses on a study evaluating the effectiveness of the Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) physical therapy program in improving executive function among veterans …

Implementation of lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease within the Veterans Health Administration: Facilitators and barriers

Abstract: Background: Several amyloid targeting therapies have been approved for Alzheimer's disease (AD), including lecanemab (Leqembi). However, real-world implementation of …

Home- and community-based service use among Veterans: The national landscape

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veteran population is aging rapidly, with already higher rates of disability compared to non-Veteran peers. Consequently, demand for home- and …

Psychological resilience and physical function in Veterans with chronic kidney disease: A brief report

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Psychological resilience has been characterized as the ability to recover from stressful life events. Not well studied is whether self-reported measures of …

Data resource profile: The Veterans Affairs—Health and Retirement Study Aging Veteran Cohort

Abstract:Constituting 72% of all living United States (US) Veterans, adults 50 and older represent the majority of Veterans Health Administration (VA) users [1]. VA administrative …

Antihypertensive deprescribing and functional status in Veterans Affairs long-term care residents with and without dementia

Abstract: Background: Deprescribing antihypertensives is of growing interest in geriatric medicine, yet the impact on functional status is unknown. We emulated a target trial of …

Implementing Intervention to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT) in Veterans Health Administration community living centers: A pragmatic randomized trial

Abstract: Background: Hospital transfers from VA Community Living Centers (CLCs) are common. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of introducing the Intervention …

Lessons from the Department of Veterans Affairs: A continuum of age-friendly care for older adults

Abstract: With almost 90% of Americans expressing a desire to age in place in their home, many health systems and communities are challenged to provide the right resources, at the …

Veteran comfort and satisfaction with comprehensive geriatric assessment via video telehealth to home

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this project was to measure satisfaction with virtual comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) among older Veterans (OVs). Methods: The CGA …

Barriers to accessing home and community-based services among family caregivers of Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long recognized the importance of having a rich complement of home and community-based resources for the Veteran …

Veterans' use of inpatient and outpatient palliative care: The national landscape

Abstract: Background: Palliative care improves the quality of life for people with life-limiting conditions, which are common among older adults. Despite the Veterans Health …