Abstract: Older Veterans who utilize the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) represent the largest group of older adults in the United States receiving care via an integrated …
Abstract: Physical activity levels during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation fall far below what is needed for successful community living and to prevent adverse events. …
Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more prevalent in medically ill older Veterans in Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) settings than in the general population, raising …
Abstract: Introduction: The U.S. Military Veterans aged 65 and older comprise an estimated 43% of the 22 million living Veterans in the United States. Veterans have high rates of …
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to inform health-care providers about suicide prevention in older veterans. There is a higher rate of suicide in older adults. Older adults …
Abstract: Rationale and objective: Advanced age is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) development, which has high heterogeneity in disease progression. Acute …
Abstract: RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Although functional impairment is common among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), functional reserve before an acute health event and …
Abstract: This qualitative study explored the experiences of older U.S. women Veterans regarding their experiences and perceptions of their time in military service and its overall …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: We identify factors associated with sustainment of an intervention (STAR-VA) to address distress behaviors in dementia (DBD), guided by the Organizational …
Abstract: Introduction: Older veterans with multimorbidity experience physical, mental and social factors which may negatively impact health and healthcare access. Physical …
Abstract: Previous research has identified the critical role of primary care for suicide prevention. Although several suicide prevention resources for primary care already exist, …
Abstract: Background: Older adult Veterans are at high risk for adverse health outcomes following hospitalization. Since physical function is one of the largest potentially …