Objective. This paper reviews trends in mortality and morbidity to evaluate whether there has
been a compression of morbidity. Methods. Review of recent research and analysis of recent …

PURPOSE: Physical activity (PA) is an important behavior when it comes to preventing or
slowing down disablement caused by aging and chronic diseases. It remains unclear …

This study sought to determine the prevalence and impact of pain in a nationally
representative sample of older adults in the United States. Data from the 2011 National …

Initiatives to promote aging in place have emerged rapidly in the United States across
various health care settings (eg, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities) and broader …

Background. This study assesses prevalence and patients characteristics related to
polypharmacy in a sample of nursing home residents. Methods. We conducted a cross …

Attenuating the physical decline and increases in disability associated with the aging
process is an important public health priority. Evidence suggests that regular physical …

Despite obstacles, many rural-dwelling older adults report that positive aspects of rural
residence, such as attachment to community, social participation, and familiarity, create a …

Background. Attention and executive functions show strong associations with slow gait and
falls in seniors and have been shown to be amenable to cognitive remediation. However …

Between 1999 and 2008, the number of elderly Hispanics and Asians living in US nursing
homes grew by 54.9 percent and 54.1 percent, respectively, while the number of elderly …

Numerous trials have shown that physical activity and exercise training have beneficial
effects in general older populations. However, few have studied its effectiveness among …