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• Initiation of Antihypertensives in Older VA Nursing Home Residents Increases Risk of Fractures and Falls
  This study sought to determine whether initiating antihypertensive treatment increases fracture risk in older VA long-term nursing home residents. Findings showed that initiation of antihypertensives was associated with a >2-fold increase in risk of fractures and falls. In the matched cohort of 64,710 older Veterans (mean age 78 years), the incidence rate of fractures per 100 person-years in resid...
  
  Date: April 22, 2024
• Early Temperature Trends May Identify COVID-19 Infection in Pre-Symptomatic Long-Term Care Residents
  Pre-symptomatic COVID-19 transmission in nursing homes is common and older patients often have blunted febrile response to infection. As a result, current clinical screening for temperature above 38°C may not identify infected subclinical cases that risk transmission until later. This study sought to determine whether early temperature trends in the course of COVID-19 infection could identify pre-...
  
  Date: August 4, 2022
• Inequities in Enhanced Pension Benefit for Veterans
  This study examined sociodemographic, medical, and healthcare use characteristics associated with receipt of the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit among Veterans receiving pension. Findings identified potential inequities in Veterans’ receipt of the A&A enhanced pension. Among 89,845 Veterans who received a pension but not the A&A enhanced benefit in FY2016, 8,724 Veterans (10%) newly received the ...
  
  Date: February 25, 2021
• Practical Recommendations for the Care of Older Individuals at Highest Risk from COVID-19
  The risk of COVID-19 transmission in the coming months may be high long-term care facilities, requiring focused attention and preparedness efforts. Adding to this healthcare challenge, long-term care residents often have medical conditions associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Appropriate preparedness includes five key elements: 1) Reduce morbidity and mortali...
  
  Date: March 13, 2020
• Impact of Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program on VA Healthcare Utilization and Cost
  The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) supports caregivers of Veterans from the post-9/11 era who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or supervision or protection because of the residual effect of injuries sustained during their service. A monthly stipend is provided to caregivers based on Veterans’ care needs. In this study, investigators examined...
  
  Date: April 1, 2017

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