Prevalence of falls with minor and major injuries and their associated factors among older adults in long-term care facilities.

Aims and objectives.  The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of falls with minor and major injuries and identify their risk factors. Background.

Managing disruptive behaviors with neuroleptics: treatment options for older adults in nursing homes.

Disruptive behaviors are frequent among elderly individuals in long-term care centers. Neuroleptics remain the most common pharmacological treatment for controlling these challenging behavioral manifestations. However, their effectiveness is a subject of controversy and it is unclear what specific behaviors are more likely to be managed with neuroleptic medications.

Prevalence of insomnia and its associated factors in elderly long-term care residents.

Insomnia is a significant problem that may jeopardize elderly residents' quality of life in long-term care settings. However, there are only a few studies dealing with sleeping disturbances among nursing home residents. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of insomnia and its associated factors in nursing home residents.