long-term care

August 4, 2024

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Regarding Medical Cannabis Among Patients and Providers in Florida’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Abstract Objectives: Medical cannabis (MC) has been found effective in treating multiple symptoms commonly experienced by older adults; however, residents…

May 29, 2024

Cannabis use in a Canadian long-term care facility: a case study

Abstract Background: Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase…

September 29, 2022

Cannabinoids for behavioral symptoms in severe dementia: Safety and feasibility in a long-term pilot observational study in nineteen patients

Abstract Context: The management of behavioral symptoms and rigidity in patients with dementia constitutes a significant challenge. Short-term studies suggest…

December 10, 2020

Trends in inpatient discharges with drug or alcohol admission diagnoses to a skilled nursing facility among older adults, New York City 2008–2014

Abstract Background: Recent research shows an increase in drug and alcohol-related hospitalizations in the USA, especially among older adults. However,…

May 23, 2019

Investigating the safety and efficacy of nabilone for the treatment of agitation in patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease: Study protocol for a cross-over randomized controlled trial

Abstract Agitation is a prevalent and difficult-to-treat symptom in patients with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Though there are nonpharmacological and…

May 24, 2018

Falls and long-term care: a report from the care by design observational cohort study

Abstract Background: Falls and the resulting complications are common among frail older adults. We aimed to explore risk factors and…