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Newest firstObjectivesCurrent methods of health expenditure reporting make spending on palliative care services difficult to quantify. This paper (1) examines trends in the components of government (public) spending on health-related long-term care reported in the UK Health Accounts for the period of 2013 to 2022 to establish the wider context of palliative care expenditure, and (2) relates these trends to existing knowledge…
Open article record in new tab ↗AimsTo explore which activities are offered to nursing home residents with dementia, what their expected contribution to quality of life is, and who chooses and offers these activities. DesignA cross-sectional survey. MethodsHealthcare professionals, informal caregivers, and volunteers of nursing home residents with dementia were invited to participate via the nationwide networks of the Dutch Alzheimer Association…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase in cannabis consumption. Despite limited research with older adults regarding the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, there is increasing interest and use among this population, particularly for those who have chronic illnesses or are at end of life. Long-term Care (LTC) facilities are required…
Objectives Medical cannabis (MC) has been found effective in treating multiple symptoms commonly experienced by older adults; however, residents in long-term care (LTC) often lack access to MC products. This study seeks to identify patterns and barriers to recommending MC to patients and to explore the knowledge and attitudes toward MC use among patients and providers. Methods The quantitative portion of this stud…
Open article record in new tab ↗Context The management of behavioral symptoms and rigidity in patients with dementia constitutes a significant challenge. Short-term studies suggest an interest in the use of medical cannabis, but long-term data are lacking. Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility and long-term safety of administering tetrahydrocannabinol/cannabidiol (THC/CBD) treatment as an additional drug to a…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Recent research shows an increase in drug and alcohol-related hospitalizations in the USA, especially among older adults. However, no study examines trends in discharges to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) after a drug or alcohol-related hospitalization. Older adults are more likely to need post-hospital care in a SNF after a hospitalization due to an increased presence of chronic diseases and function…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective Add-on cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduced seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial: GWPCARE1 Part B (NCT02091375). Patients who completed GWPCARE1 Part A (NCT02091206) or Part B, or a second placebo-controlled trial, GWPCARE2 (NCT02224703), were invited to enroll in a long-term open-label extension trial, GWPCARE5 (NCT02224573). We present…
Background Falls and the resulting complications are common among frail older adults. We aimed to explore risk factors and potential prevention strategies for falls in elderly residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). Methods This was a cross sectional study design using data from the Care by Design (CBD) study, within Nova Scotia's Capital District Health Authority. This observational time series cohort stud…
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