• Journal: The Journals of Gerontology Series A
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Frailty and outcomes in VA long-term care residents

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Veterans Affairs Frailty Index (VA-FI) has been implemented in subgroups of U.S. Veterans. The objectives were to operationalize the VA-FI in long-term …

Accelerated epigenetic aging and prospective morbidity and mortality among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epigenetic aging measures have promise as surrogate health outcomes in randomized control trials and observational cohort studies. The value of these …

Mortality trends in pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 eras among oldest Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on older adults, particularly those with existing comorbidities. To inform targeted healthcare strategies for …

Accelerated biological aging and midlife frailty among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Injuries characterizing recent military service, such as traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder, are linked to accelerated biological aging. If recent …