Addressing the coming of age and its related complexities among Canada’s Veterans

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 …

Alcohol misuse among older military veterans: an intersectionality theory perspective

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 …

Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans

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 …

Infographic summary: measuring the well-being of members of Blind Veterans UK

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 …

A preliminary investigation of the well-being of visually impaired ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

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 …

Social isolation and loneliness of UK veterans: a Delphi study

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: …

Housing Needs of Ageing Veterans Who Have Experienced Limb Loss

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 …

Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

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 …

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. …

Supporting Military Veterans in Residential Care

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 …

Alcohol Use Disorder Moderates the Effect of Age on Heart Rate Variability in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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 …

Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy: Variations by History of Military Service and Birth Cohort

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), which are associated with both health risks and benefits, among women …