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Falls among older adults have become an important global public health concern. This meta-analysis and systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions in preventing falls among non-disabled older adults. Read more bit.ly/3YRHIWH
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Developing and assessing the psychometrics of a Geriatric Depression Knowledge Scale (GDKS) for older adults with depression. Read more bit.ly/4fQlLNS
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Examining the risk factors in #AlzheimersDisease and #Vasculardementia patients with neuropsychiatry symptoms, and management strategies for the care of these patients. bit.ly/4bg6P9d
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Social relationships are fundamental to individuals’ emotional, behavioral and cognitive development. This #study examines the joint trajectories of loneliness, social isolation and #sarcopenia and associations with adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4b1TW1V
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Evaluating the utility of gait speed, a clinical indicator of frailty, in enhancing the prediction of mortality and morbidity in older adult patients undergoing vascular surgery. Read more bit.ly/49CcXqB #gait #mortality #morbidity
Fig. 2. Lack of Correlation Between Gait Speed and the ACS Risk Score.

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Among older adults living in #dementia residential care facilities, behavioral and psychological symptoms are common, affecting the quality of life for the residents. Person-centered care can be used as a tool to reduce these symptoms. bit.ly/3TOQ11q #education
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A cross-sectional survey that explores the prevalence of kinesiophobia in older patients with primary osteoporosis and analyzes its influencing factors. Read more at bit.ly/3JheNlP #pain #anxiety #depression
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Pilot testing the implementation of the newly published Pain Management Clinical Practice Guideline from AMDA: The Society of Post Acute and Long-Term Care in a nursing home using a theoretically based Pain-CPG-EIT approach. bit.ly/3VoAjN4 #dementia #pain #Nursing
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Swallowing issues increase with aging, but may not be clinically reported often. This study evaluates swallowing dysfunction between the community-living #olderadults with and without comorbid conditions using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM). bit.ly/3VmJBZF
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Rasch analysis of Morse Fall Scale among the #olderadults with cognitive impairment in nursing homes. Read more bit.ly/49ftYXD #nursinghomes #cognitivedecline
Fig. 1. The Wright Map of MFS (n = 129)

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#Happiness is a multidimensional construct and has been widely investigated among individuals in different age groups. This #systematicreview analyzes factors associated with happiness in community-dwelling older adults. bit.ly/3Vo0KCq #community #aging
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#Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) use are common among older adults with lower limb loss. This study evaluates the prevalence of PIMs and explores the related factors among older adults with lower limb loss. bit.ly/49ZmLMu
Fig. 1. Participant inclusion flow diagram for (a) adults aged ≥65 years old with lower-limb loss seeking assessment for prosthetic needs and (b) the year they were evaluated at an interdisciplinary outpatient clinic (2013–2022).

ALT Fig. 1. Participant inclusion flow diagram for (a) adults aged ≥65 years old with lower-limb loss seeking assessment for prosthetic needs and (b) the year they were evaluated at an interdisciplinary outpatient clinic (2013–2022).

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Exploring the mediating effect of eHealth literacy on the relationship between #Health personality and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults. bit.ly/3ThZ3DV
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Adapting an evidenced-based intervention to target social connectedness and leverage technology-mediated communication may be a promising approach to address the social disconnection experienced across generations of informal #caregivers. Read more bit.ly/48Y5Qs4
Fig. 1. Adaptation Flowchart of Behavioral Activation for Family Caregiver Connectedness (BAFCC) intervention development.

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#Music therapy enhances wellness by promoting delight, social engagement, cognitive performance, and inclusivity. This study examines the impact of group music therapy in ameliorating #depression among patients with dementia in care homes. bit.ly/48GEJ4X
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Cognitive decline is a global public health problem that impedes the development of healthy aging. A cross-sectional study evaluates association between chronic pain classes and cognitive function in older adults. bit.ly/3uW7Sem
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A quasi-experimental study on the impact of spiritual reminiscence therapy (SRT) on #depression and hope among older adults. Read more bit.ly/3uNT5ma
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Delirium is common in hospitalized adults. This study explores the development and evaluation of a concise nurse-driven non-pharmacological #delirium reduction workflow for hospitalized patients. bit.ly/3OWedxp
Fig. 1. Specific time periods of the study timeline

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Fig. 2. Sunrise and Turndown components in the nurse-driven non-pharmacological delirium reduction workflow

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With the changing demographics, operative teams are caring for a greater number of older patients. This #systematicreview and meta-analysis investigate the impact of preoperative #rehabilitation on the surgical prognosis of frail older patients. bit.ly/3IiAp0E
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This scoping review explores the landscape of Internet-delivered psychological interventions for late-life #depression, examines current characteristics, psychotherapies, intervention strategies, facilitators, and barriers. bit.ly/48ylytI
Fig. 1. Flow diagram of study selection.

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