Abstract: Canada’s Veteran population is ageing, with approximately 66% of its Veterans reportedly aged 55 years and older as of 2021. This cohort of ageing Veterans consists …
Abstract: Background Alcohol misuse among older adults is an emerging public health issue. Older veterans are particularly at risk of developing substance use dependency due to the …
Abstract: A growing body of literature on military personnel and veterans’ health suggests that prior military service may be associated with exposures that increase the risk of …
Abstract: This pilot study provides a holistic assessment of well-being among a sample of British blind veterans. The results show that most members functioned well and were …
This pilot study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of well-being in an adult sample of 97 UK blind veterans, predominantly composed of 80year olds.Results suggest that …
Abstract: Background: Evidence increasingly acknowledges the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the lives of military veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community. Aims: …
Abstract: Military veterans can experience limb loss as a direct result of conflict, an accident, illness or injury. Whatever the cause, there is a need to recognise the long-term …
Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or …
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. …
Abstract: This practical guide is for care managers and staff of residential care facilities who are or may be delivering care to veterans. The guide offers steps that can be …
Abstract: Research on heart rate variability (HRV) in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid alcohol use disorder (AUD) is limited despite its use as a biomarker of both …
Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), which are associated with both health risks and benefits, among women …