Abstract: Importance: The racial and ethnic diversity of the US, including among patients receiving their care at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is increasing. Dementia …
Co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and dementia can result in increased symptoms, such as suspicion, aggression, and nightmares in Veterans that can be difficult …
Abstract: The military population face a unique set of risk factors that may increase the risk of being diagnosed with dementia. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic …
Abstract: Background: The veteran community are at increased risk of poor mental health and developing dementia as a result of their miliary service, with the potential to lead to …
This report explores the prevalence of dementia among US veterans and risks associated with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The report found that the risks of dementia …
Abstract: The concept of the stiff upper lip stands as a cultural metaphor for the repression and figurative ‘biting back’ of traumatic experience, particularly in military …
Abstract: Dementia is currently incurable, irreversible and a major cause of disability for the world’s older population. The identification, and early intervention of …
This study investigates whether sex and race differences exist in dementia diagnosis risk associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) among older veterans.
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an unfortunately common event in military life. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have increased public awareness of TBI in the …
Abstract: The objective of this study is to determine whether diagnoses of traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression, alone or in …