Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Older adults are among those most vulnerable to harm in disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires. Nursing homes and other Medicare providers are subject to federal requirements to develop detailed disa…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study aimed to examine the institutionalization rate in patients with dementia in Taiwan, identify the predictors of institutionalization, and conduct a mediation analysis of caregiver burden between…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Although living arrangements of American adults have changed significantly over the past decades, we know little about changes in the association between living arrangements and health. This study uses po…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Cannabis use has increased steadily among older adults, and they are a significant proportion of medical cannabis users. Using 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data (n = 44,007 age 50+), w…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Despite the overall increase in older adults’ internet use, the digital divide within older Americans remains substantial, particularly for those in rural areas and with racial/ethnic minority backgrounds…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Recruiting from a large university registry of older adults who have consented to be contacted for research, the Getting There study (n = 500) asked about willingness to participate in research and obstac…
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Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Objective: We assessed the accuracy of the ICD-10 code for delirium (F05) and its relationship with delirium discharge summary documentation. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review at three ac…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study explored the insights of old age pre-retirement employees towards physical activity and sedentary behavior. A quota sampling of 20 participants from within the Civil Service in Malta were invit…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Although older adults may experience health challenges requiring increased care, they often do not ask for help. This scoping review explores the factors associated with the help-seeking behaviors of olde…