Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Are Associated with Reduced Fracture Risk among Older Veterans with Dementia
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DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.3916
Abstract: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) have been noted to increase bone density and quality in mice. Human studies are limited but suggest an association with improved bone healing after hip fracture. We examined the relationship between AChEI… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; risk; fracture; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors ... See more keywords
Moving closer to death: understanding psychosocial distress among older veterans with advanced cancers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05452-7
Abstract: Background Early identification of psychosocial distress is important to address the needs of vulnerable populations and influence symptom management. Older veterans diagnosed with life-limiting cancers are particularly vulnerable because they often have unmet needs, experiencing… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; distress among; psychosocial distress; among older ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Cannabis and Opioid Users Among Older U.S. Veterans and Their Health Outcomes: A Longitudinal Perspective.
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2023.2186286
Abstract: Medical cannabis use among U.S. Veterans has continued to rise. However, data on cannabis use by older Veterans is generally less available. This study aims to understand the characteristics of older Veterans who enrolled in… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; survey; health outcomes; cannabis use ... See more keywords
RESOLV: Development of a telephone-based program designed to increase socialization in older veterans
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DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2017.1299522
Abstract: ABSTRACT We describe the development of a telephone-based program, Recreation, Education, and Socialization for Older Learning Veterans (RESOLV) that aims to connect Veterans with one another by phone and thereby reduce loneliness. The program was… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; telephone based; socialization; development telephone ... See more keywords
Information-Seeking about Anxiety and Perceptions about Technology to Teach Coping Skills in Older Veterans
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2017.1359716
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: We sought to learn where older veterans seek information about anxiety and coping. Due to increasing use of technology in health care, we also explored benefits and barriers of using technology to teach… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; coping skills; information; anxiety ... See more keywords
Older Veterans’ Treatment Preferences: Psychotherapy and Self-Management Treatment Modalities
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2079447
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives Self-management may help older Veterans with mental health challenges and can overcome barriers to traditional psychotherapy. However, the reasons underlying older Veterans’ treatment preferences remain unknown. The current study investigated older Veterans’ perspectives… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; veterans treatment; self management; management ... See more keywords
Geri-Mobile Health: Feasibility of a VA Mental Health Mobile Apps Coaching Program for Older Veterans.
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2115433
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This program evaluation examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an individualized coaching program to help older Veterans use VA mental health mobile apps to address mental health and well-being goals. METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; coaching program; health; health mobile ... See more keywords
0096 Short sleep duration and poor sleep quality associated with elevated serum NfL and mild cognitive impairment in older Veterans
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0096
Abstract: Ten percent of adults aged ≥ 65 and 50% of adults ≥ 85 years exhibit cognitive impairment. In addition, 50% of older adults experience poor sleep quality. Veterans are more vulnerable to sleep disturbances and… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; cognitive impairment; poor sleep; sleep quality ... See more keywords
Leveraging VA geriatric emergency department accreditation to improve elder abuse detection in older Veterans using a standardized tool
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DOI: 10.1111/acem.14646
Abstract: Elder abuse (EA) is common and has devastating health impacts, yet most cases go undetected limiting opportunities to intervene. Older Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) represent a high‐risk population for EA.… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; emergency; tool; vha ... See more keywords
Association between specific unmet functional needs and desire to institutionalize among caregivers of older veterans.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18307
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To evaluate the associations between specific functional needs of older Veterans and the desire to institutionalize (DTI) among their caregivers. METHODS Cross-sectional multivariable logistic regression analysis of 3579 Hero Care survey responses from caregivers… read more here.
Keywords: older veterans; functional needs; veteran; home ... See more keywords
157-OR: Is Metformin Associated with Frailty in Older Veterans with Diabetes?
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DOI: 10.2337/db19-157-or
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) may promote accelerated aging fostering the development of frailty, a state of vulnerability to stressors resulting in higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilization, particularly among Veterans. Metformin may reduce the development of… read more here.
Keywords: none; older veterans; frailty older; metformin associated ... See more keywords