VA's Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) and Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Centers are serious about promoting health and fitness for older Veterans. Gerofit is one example of how GEC ...

LOS ANGELES — At the Veteran Affairs Gerofit program, caring for older veterans comes in the way of exercise classes. Twice a week, veterans come together to stretch and strengthen their muscles with ...

Older adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have compromised physical function that could be improved with exercise; however, retention in exercise programs is a challenge. This study was a ...

GeroFit is a gym-based exercise program that promotes health and wellness among older sedentary veterans. The aims of the current study were to determine whether providing a companion dog as an ...

WEBVTT JASON: WE WANT TO CLARIFY A FEW THINGS ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. THE DEPARTMENT IS ACTUALLY COMPRISED OF THREE BRANCHES: BENEFITS, BURIAL AND CEMETERIES, AND HEALTH. THE ...

Exercise is touted as the ideal prescription to treat and prevent many chronic diseases. We examined changes in utilization and cost of medication classes commonly prescribed in the management of ...