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Cognitive impairment highly prevalent and associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran clinical exercise program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. DESIGN: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Loneliness factors in aging Veterans and civilians: A comparative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …

Well-Being Peer reviewed

Cognitive impairment highly prevalent & associated with reduced physical function in older Veteran community clinical exercise program

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate cognition at entry into the Gerofit program and its association with physical function. Design: Retrospective observational cross-sectional design. …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Moral distress, mental health, and risk and resilience factors among military personnel deployed to long-term care facilities during the covid-19 pandemic: research protocol and participation metrics

Abstract: Background: The earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada were marked by a significant surge in COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths among residents of …

Mental Health