Abstract: Background While emerging evidence supports a link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and progressive cognitive dysfunction in Veterans, there is insufficient …
Abstract: Background: Studies have demonstrated that individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently use medical and recreational cannabis to treat persistent …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Identifying mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients at risk for dementia could facilitate early interventions. Using electronic health records (EHRs), we …
Abstract: Cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) threatens self-management ability when co-occurring with heart failure. ADRD also increases …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the United States, nearly 85,000 Veterans experienced homelessness during 2020, and thousands more are experiencing housing instability, representing a …
Abstract: There is limited research on the relationship between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupational history and cognitive function in later life, …
Abstract: Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing awareness of the unique experiences and challenges faced by military personnel and the significant consequences …
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are associated with increased risk of dementia, but whether lifetime TBI influences cognitive trajectories in …
Abstract: Objectives: Veterans experience high rates of fatal and non-fatal firearm injuries. This risk may be compounded among Veterans who are rural-residing, aging, and/or …
Abstract: Opioid use is associated with fall-related injuries (FRI) among older adults, especially those with dementia. We examined FRI following changes in national opioid safety …
Abstract: Home and community-based services (HCBSs) such as home care and adult day centers are vital to supporting adults with dementia in community settings. We investigated …
Abstract: Objective: Proper initiation and reduction of opioids is important in providing effective and safe pain relief to Veterans with dementia, including in Community Living …