Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Loss of a spouse increases risk for cognitive and functional decline in older age. However, literature examining bereavement effects on cognition and daily …
Abstract:Frailty is common in aging veterans and linked to adverse outcomes. This retrospective cohort study of 6,824 veterans with insomnia examined whether excessive daytime …
Abstract: The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is lower in older adults compared to younger adults. Although some evidence suggests that subthreshold PTSD may be …
Abstract: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and fragility fractures typically affect older adults and present major burdens to healthcare systems. While HZ is associated with an …
Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …
Abstract:Spousal relationships are proximal social influences on partnered (i.e., married or cohabitating) older adults’ sleep, often acting either as a protective or risk factor …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …
Abstract: Homelessness and chronic disease have been previously linked. We examined the bidirectional, sex-specific, relationship between homelessness and cerebrovascular disease …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: US veterans exhibit higher rates of oral disease than nonveterans, affecting their quality of life and systemic disease risk. Regular dental care is essential …
Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …
Abstract: This study examined the contribution of aging-related factors (i.e., integrity and despair) reported six months before the October 7 terror attack on Israel (W1) as …
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 …