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View article: Taking Care of Themselves: Cannabis Use Among Informal Care Partners of Older Adults
Taking Care of Themselves: Cannabis Use Among Informal Care Partners of Older Adults Open
Background: Cannabis use among older persons has been increasing relative to younger populations, and persons over 50 years old are more likely to use cannabis for age-related therapeutic purposes. We suspected that spouses, adult children…
View article: Audio and linguistic prediction of objective and subjective cognition in older adults: what is the role of different prompts?
Audio and linguistic prediction of objective and subjective cognition in older adults: what is the role of different prompts? Open
Background Psycho-linguistic and audio data derived from speech may be useful in screening and monitoring cognitive aging. However, there are gaps in understanding the predictive value of different prompts (e.g., open ended or structured) …
View article: The Association of Stress, Metabolic Syndrome, and Systemic Inflammation With Neurocognitive Function in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos and Its Sociocultural Ancillary Study
The Association of Stress, Metabolic Syndrome, and Systemic Inflammation With Neurocognitive Function in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos and Its Sociocultural Ancillary Study Open
OBJECTIVES: Identifying sociocultural correlates of neurocognitive dysfunction among Hispanics/Latinos, and their underlying biological pathways, is crucial for understanding disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We exa…
View article: 0548 Insomnia Severity Following Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Deprescribing and CBTI: Does Sleep Apnea Risk Matter?
0548 Insomnia Severity Following Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Deprescribing and CBTI: Does Sleep Apnea Risk Matter? Open
Introduction Benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA) deprescribing and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) are recommended for older adults with chronic insomnia, who often have co-occurring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sympto…
View article: Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Ecstasy/MDMA Use Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Adult Populations in the United States, 2015–2020
Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Ecstasy/MDMA Use Among Asian American and Pacific Islander Adult Populations in the United States, 2015–2020 Open
Little is known about ecstasy/MDMA use among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Research is important because AAPIs face unique cultural factors that may influence use. We estimated the prevalence and correlates of lifetime e…
View article: MIGRATION AND COGNITIVE HEALTH DISPARITIES: THE ARAB AMERICAN AND REFUGEE CASE
MIGRATION AND COGNITIVE HEALTH DISPARITIES: THE ARAB AMERICAN AND REFUGEE CASE Open
This study investigates whether the year of arrival to the United States (U.S.) and birthplace relate to postmigration cognitive difficulties among foreign- and U.S.-born Arab Americans in later life. We analyzed 19 years (2000-2019) of da…
View article: Oscillometric blood pressure measurements on smartphones using vibrometric force estimation
Oscillometric blood pressure measurements on smartphones using vibrometric force estimation Open
This paper proposes a smartphone-based method for measuring Blood Pressure (BP) using the oscillometric method. For oscillometry, it is necessary to measure (1) the pressure applied to the artery and (2) the local blood volume change. This…
View article: Older Adults’ Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study
Older Adults’ Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study Open
The study emphasizes the pivotal role of HCPs as educators in addressing patient inquiries about cannabis, underlining the need for equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge through education and training initiatives.
View article: Using the coaches voice to improve the representation and experience of females in coaching: a Gaelic games perspective
Using the coaches voice to improve the representation and experience of females in coaching: a Gaelic games perspective Open
Background Female coaches across all sports and levels are underrepresented on a global scale, existing as peripheral figures on the coaching landscape. This is evident in an Irish context, with a recent report suggesting that just 18.7% o…
View article: Attitudes Towards Dementia Among a Diverse Group of Refugees Resettled in the United States
Attitudes Towards Dementia Among a Diverse Group of Refugees Resettled in the United States Open
Background Forced migration results in exposure to trauma, interrupted access to healthcare, and loss of social support and may increase dementia risk. Literature on refugees’ knowledge of dementia and its risk factors is scant. This study…
View article: Molecular testing for equine herpesviruses 1 (EHV-1) in healthy postpartum broodmares.
Molecular testing for equine herpesviruses 1 (EHV-1) in healthy postpartum broodmares. Open
As EHV-1 was not detected in the immediate postpartum period in healthy mares with uncomplicated foaling, we inferred that EHV-1-positive samples from aborting mares and/or EHV-1 detection in fetal membranes indicate EHV-1-associated abort…
View article: Optimal Tai Chi forms in knee osteoarthritis: An exploration from biomechanical rationale to pain reduction
Optimal Tai Chi forms in knee osteoarthritis: An exploration from biomechanical rationale to pain reduction Open
Our pilot results revealed that the 2-week four-form-based OTC program could significantly reduce the knee pain level in people with knee OA. Additionally, our OTC program appears to be about 50% more effective in reducing knee pain than t…
View article: 0399 Masked Tapering and Augmented CBTI Improves Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Discontinuation in a Randomized Trial
0399 Masked Tapering and Augmented CBTI Improves Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Discontinuation in a Randomized Trial Open
Introduction Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) are not recommended as first-line therapy for insomnia in older adults due to adverse events (e.g., falls). Although guidelines recommend cognitive behavioral therap…
View article: Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measurements on Smartphones using Vibrometric Force Estimation
Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measurements on Smartphones using Vibrometric Force Estimation Open
This paper proposes a smartphone-based method for measuring blood pressure (BP) using the oscillometric method. To measure BP, it is necessary to measure (1) the pressure applied to the artery and (2) the local blood volume change. This is…
View article: Experiences of Aging with Opioid Use Disorder and Comorbidity in Opioid Treatment Programs: A Qualitative Analysis
Experiences of Aging with Opioid Use Disorder and Comorbidity in Opioid Treatment Programs: A Qualitative Analysis Open
Background The number of older adults entering opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) is increasing. However, the lived experiences of aging in OTPs have not been examined. Objective To explore the aging experi…
View article: Sociodemographic and health correlates of cannabis use among <scp>middle‐aged</scp> and older adults: Findings from <scp>NESARC‐III</scp>
Sociodemographic and health correlates of cannabis use among <span>middle‐aged</span> and older adults: Findings from <span>NESARC‐III</span> Open
Cannabis is increasingly being used to alleviate a variety of health conditions, particularly among middle aged and older adults,1, 2 yet the relationship between cannabis and health conditions is complex as cannabis use is also associated…
View article: Challenges in identifying Latinos living with ADRD among newly diagnosed cancer patients
Challenges in identifying Latinos living with ADRD among newly diagnosed cancer patients Open
Background Navigating the complex decision‐making and coordination challenges of a cancer diagnosis is difficult for any person diagnosed with cancer. This burden can become untenable for Latinos living with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementi…
View article: Substance use and pre-hospital crash injury severity among U.S. older adults: A five-year national cross-sectional study
Substance use and pre-hospital crash injury severity among U.S. older adults: A five-year national cross-sectional study Open
Background Alcohol and drug use (substance use) is a risk factor for crash involvement. Objectives To assess the association between substance use and crash injury severity among older adults and how the relationship differs by rurality/ur…
View article: Screen or No Screen? Lessons Learnt from a Real-World Deployment Study of Using Voice Assistants With and Without Touchscreen for Older Adults
Screen or No Screen? Lessons Learnt from a Real-World Deployment Study of Using Voice Assistants With and Without Touchscreen for Older Adults Open
While voice user interfaces offer increased accessibility due to hands-free and eyes-free interactions, older adults often have challenges such as constructing structured requests and perceiving how such devices operate. Voice-first user i…
View article: The disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in diverse older adults diagnosed with cancer
The disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in diverse older adults diagnosed with cancer Open
The higher prevalence of ADRD among Black and Latine older adults with cancer not only aligns with the trend observed in our non-cancer comparison sample, but also, these findings demonstrate the compounded risk experienced by minoritized …
View article: Sleep characteristics and use of multiple benzodiazepine receptor agonists in older adults
Sleep characteristics and use of multiple benzodiazepine receptor agonists in older adults Open
Long-term use of benzodiazepines or z-drugs (benzodiazepine receptor agonists; BZAs) is not advised for older adults due to adverse outcomes.1, 2 While studies of BZA prescribing patterns show increasing rates of co-prescribing of BZAs (e.…
View article: How do Older Adults Set Up Voice Assistants? Lessons Learned from a Deployment Experience for Older Adults to Set Up Standalone Voice Assistants
How do Older Adults Set Up Voice Assistants? Lessons Learned from a Deployment Experience for Older Adults to Set Up Standalone Voice Assistants Open
While standalone Voice Assistants (VAs) are promising to support older adults' daily routine and wellbeing management, onboarding and setting up these devices can be challenging. Although some older adults choose to seek assistance from te…
View article: Development and Validation of an ICU Delirium Playbook for Provider Education
Development and Validation of an ICU Delirium Playbook for Provider Education Open
OBJECTIVES: Although delirium detection and prevention practices are recommended in critical care guidelines, there remains a persistent lack of effective delirium education for ICU providers. To address this knowledge-practice gap, we dev…