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January 27, 2026

Variation in the Association between Frailty and Disability over 10 Years: A Cohort Study

Akikazu Hagiyama, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Soshi Takao, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):143-150.

Background: Although frailty is associated with disability, its long-term persistence and changes over time remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the long-term association between frailty and the incidence of...

Original Article

March 25, 2026

Association between Participation in a Municipality-led Walking Program and Readiness for Lifestyle Improvement among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Retrospective Comparative Study Using Linked Administrative Data

Takeshi Miura, Makoto Kuroki, Sayuri Shimizu

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):151-160.

Background: Promoting physical activity among older adults is essential for extending healthy life expectancy. Municipality-led walking programs have been introduced in Japan; however, evidence of their effectiveness in promoting readiness...

Original Article

March 25, 2026

Prospective Associations between Self-perceived Voice Disorders and Psychological, Social, and Physical Well-being among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Iku Nishimura, Kenji Tsunoda, Yuya Fujii, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):161-169.

Background: Self-perceived voice disorders (PVD) are common in later life and may affect psychological, social, and physical well-being. However, longitudinal evidence in community settings remains limited. This study sought to...

Original Article

April 14, 2026

High-Intensity Statin Therapy and Functional Independence after Acute Ischemic Stroke in Adults Aged 75 years and Older: A Retrospective, Single-Center Cohort Study

Hyerim Choi, Eung-Joon Lee, Mee Jee Kim, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):170-179.

Background: Older patients aged ≥75 years are underrepresented in major statin trials, leaving the optimal statin intensity after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) undefined. We aimed to compare functional outcomes and...

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May 12, 2026

Association between Polypharmacy and Handgrip Strength in Older Patients undergoing Convalescent Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Yukari Ogawa, Masaharu Sakoh, Futoshi Nibe, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):180-188.

Background: Handgrip strength (HGS) is a widely used indicator of muscle strength and physical performance, and its recovery in rehabilitation reflects functional improvement. Although polypharmacy is common among older patients...

Original Article

March 17, 2026

Co-existence of Possible Sarcopenia and Dysphagia is Associated with Poor Functional Outcomes in Patients with Acute Stroke: A 1-Year Follow-up Study

Yoichi Sato, Takafumi Abe, Yosuke Kimura, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):189-198.

Background: This study aimed to clarify the association between the co-existence of possible sarcopenia (PS) and dysphagia in patients with acute stroke and the functional outcomes 12 months after stroke. Methods:...

Original Article

February 20, 2026

Association between Type 2 Diabetes and 30-Day Clinical Outcomes following Hospital Discharge for Hip Fracture in Older Adults

Rocío Queipo Matas, Marta Neira Álvarez, Jorge Gómez Cerezo

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):199-207.

Background: Population aging is increasing the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hip fractures, which are major contributors to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs among older adults. The...

Original Article

May 14, 2026

Healthcare Providers’ perspectives on the adoption of Smart Care Technologies in Korean Long-Term Care Hospitals

Seok Gyu Kim, Soong-Nang Jang, Hyuk Ga

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):208-216.

Background: Many smart care technologies have been developed recently, but it remains unclear which of them are necessary for use in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs). Methods: A total of 114 physicians,...

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April 20, 2026

Age, Comorbidities, and Outcomes following Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Vietnam

Dao Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Vu Ton Ngoc Phan, Huy Mach Thai Tran, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):217-227.

Background: While advanced age is a known risk factor for postoperative complications following hip arthroplasty, its role as an independent predictor versus a surrogate for comorbidity remains unclear, particularly in...

Original Article

May 14, 2026

Factors Associated with Walking Aid Selection in Patients with Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Retrospective Study

Kodai Hosaka, Hiroshi Otao, Daisuke Matsumoto, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):228-235.

Background: Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are associated with reduced gait ability and functional impairment in older adults. Factors related to walking aid use at discharge remain unclear. This study examined...

Original Article

February 19, 2026

Hormone Therapy is Associated with Better Cognitive Performance in Postmenopausal Women: Insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

Paula Amado-Riveros, Efrain Riveros-Perez

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):236-245.

Background: Alzheimer’s disease is more prevalent among females. Estrogens influence brain metabolism and function, and low blood levels before, during, and after menopause may be associated with cognitive decline in...

Original Article

April 20, 2026

Validity and Reliability of Smartphone-Based Cognitive Assessment in Older Adults

Mokyung Jung, Fumiharu Togo

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):246-254.

Background: This study examined the validity and reliability of two smartphone-based tasks, the Symbol Search Task (SST-SP) and the Dot Memory Task (DMT-SP), in cognitively healthy older adults. Methods: Sixty participants...

Original Article

March 31, 2026

Associations between Fear of Crime and Symptom Burden among Non-victimized Older Adults: Findings from the Swedish Population-Based Study “Good Aging in Skåne”

Emil Larsson, Sölve Elmståhl, Henrik Ekström

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):255-265.

Background: Although older adults are statistically less likely to be exposed to crime, they tend to worry more about it compared to younger adults. Fear of crime (FOC) has been...

Original Article

April 29, 2026

Relationships between In-person and Digital Social Interactions with Family and Friends and Loneliness among Older Adults in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2024 JACSIS

Yu Koizumi, Takeshi Miura, Kazumi Kubota, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):266-276.

Background: This study examined how the frequency of in-person, telephone, text-based communication, and video interactions with non-cohabiting family and friends relates to loneliness among older adults in Japan. Methods: We analyzed...

Original Article

May 14, 2026

Interaction Frequency, Interaction Satisfaction, and Physical Frailty by Living Arrangement among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Ayuka Kawakami, Osamu Katayama, Ryo Yamaguchi, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(2):277-284.

Background: Living alone and limited social interaction are associated with frailty, while low satisfaction with interactions is associated with negative health outcomes. However, the effects of living arrangements, interaction frequency,...

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