Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …
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: We previously developed ancestry-specific risk scores for undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Black and White American (BA and WA) …
Abstract: Military service presents a paradoxical health impact, simultaneously enhancing physical fitness while increasing risks of injuries, mental health disorders, and …
Abstract: Canada’s Veterans are an aging population, and many Veterans in this cohort are positioned to age with increasingly complex health and social needs. These changing …
Abstract: Objectives: Clinical models incorporating multidomain assessment and interventions may be helpful for older adults with frailty and other higher-risk geriatric patients. …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a potentially disabling condition that affects an estimated one third of older adults. Treatments recommended by existing …
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: Objectives: Study Objectives: were to examine (1) baseline differences in substance use motives (social, coping, enhancement, and physical discomfort) among older, …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: For nearly a decade, the US Veterans Health Administration (VA) has distributed tablets to Veterans with access barriers who may benefit from video telehealth …
Abstract: Health care systems continually strive to enhance care and outcomes for older adults. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been at the forefront of these efforts …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. However, public health strategies …