Funding Sources: Research reported in this publication received support from the National
Institute of Aging of the National Institute of Health under Award Numbers …

The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are receiving increasing attention in
medicine. 1 Numerous recent events and movements—for example, public response to …

Background Nowadays, elderly patients represent a significant number of accesses to the
Emergency Department (ED). Working rhythms do not allow to perform complete cognitive …

Abstract Background and Objectives Advance care planning (ACP) conversations are
important to provide goal-concordant care (ie, the care that matches the patient's previously …

INTRODUCTION After emergency department (ED) discharge, persons living with cognitive
impairment (PLWCI) and their care partners are particularly at risk for adverse outcomes. We …

Background Research on factors associated with recurrent emergency department (ED)
visits and their implications for improving dementia care is lacking. The objective of this …

Emergency departments are an important site of medical care for older persons and serve
as a gateway to hospital entry. In the United States, persons aged 65 years and older …

Background Research to date has detailed numerous challenges in emergency department
(ED) communication with persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers …

Background Falls and interpersonal violence pose significant threats to older adults, leading
to injuries, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits. This study investigates …

Abstract The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report “Diagnostic Errors
in the Emergency Department” generated significant mass media interest with negative …