Objectives To synthesize published research exploring emergency department (ED)
communication strategies and decision-making with persons living with dementia (PLWD) …

Background Older adults represent a disproportionate share of severe COVID‐19
presentations and fatalities, but we have limited understanding of the differences in …

Background Evaluating older adults with cognitive dysfunction in emergency departments
(EDs) requires obtaining collateral information from sources other than the patient …

This study aimed to identify interventions that are effective in improving the transitions of
care for patients from nursing homes (NHs) to emergency departments (EDs). A total of 607 …

Background Documentation during resident transitions from long-term care (LTC) to the
emergency department (ED) can be inconsistent, leading to inappropriate care. Inconsistent …

Background Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect over 55 million
globally. Current clinical trials suffer from low recruitment rates, a challenge potentially …

The COVID-19 pandemic is uniquely devastating for frail older adults who live in communal
settings, such as nursing homes. Fatality rates are highest in persons> 85 years, ranging …

Background Since dementia is an irreversible progressive disease characterized by a
decline in mental functions and overall health, a palliative care approach is recommended …

Background Individuals with dementia do not always have a diagnosis of dementia noted on
their hospital claims. Whether this lack of documentation is associated with patient outcomes …

Objective Older adults visit emergency departments (EDs) at higher rates than their younger
counterparts. However, less is known about the rate at which older adults living with …