John Davy

A recent brief from the Center for Technology and Aging argues that new mobile devices and Internet-based resources will become increasingly usable, practical, and affordable,…

Inpatient hospitalization can be a period of high risk for older adults, with an increased likelihood of falls, infections, functional decline, and institutionalization. The personal…

Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff, or CDI) is on the rise among older adults, often as a hospital-acquired infection. Research to identify modifiable risk factors…

Aggressive behaviors from residents toward nursing home staff—or resident-to-staff aggression (RSA)—is one of the greater safety concerns among the long-term care workforce, but has received…

Consumer research suggests that location and quality of care are the most important factors for families choosing a nursing home (NH). In particular, families generally…

Cognitive problems like confusion or forgetfulness can cause great concern for older adults and their families, who are often concerned that these complaints may be…

The growth of the older adult population and the rising costs of providing care have led to great interest in the development of new assistive…

Physical exercise appears to be an effective strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function. Resistance training (or strength training, such as weight lifting) and aerobic…

Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive impairment that does not meet the criteria for dementia, but in which memory loss is…

There is great interest in identifying factors that can be used to predict cognitive decline. Research increasingly suggests that midlife risk factors may be particularly…

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a recent diagnostic category that describes a decrease in cognitive ability that is less severe than that seen in dementia.…

To improve quality of life for individuals with dementia, researchers have been investigating the use of cognitive and/or behavioral therapies to diminish related symptoms and…