Caregivers face challenges navigating the communication difficulties that develop in persons living with dementia. This chapter reviews the literature on communication interventions for both family and formal caregivers.

Chen, A., Savundranayagam, M. Y., & Roberts, A. C. (2025). Approaches to communication intervention in adults with neurodegenerative diseases. The Oxford Handbook of Communication Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 392-409. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198888482.013.0026   Angela Roberts

The outcome measures used in care for adults with neurodegenerative disorders often focus on cognitive issues instead of the functional communication challenges they face in daily life. This chapter explores methods and highlights tools for assessing real-world communication changes from the perspectives of clinicians, individuals, and care providers.

Roberts, A. C., Fegter, O., Orange, J., & Rogalski, E. (2025). Measuring outcomes of communication intervention in adults with neurodegenerative disorders. The Oxford Handbook of Communication Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 410-428. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198888482.013.0022   Angela Roberts

The long-term care and home and community care sectors are not perceived as workplaces of choice for nurses. Researchers conducted an online survey in which Registered Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses across Ontario rated statements about their beliefs and perceptions of the long-term care, home and community, and hospital sectors.

M. Connelly, D., A. Guitar, N., Prentice, K., & E. Hay, M. (2026). Drivers to Stay or to Leave: Perceptions of the Nursing Work Environment Across Diverse Healthcare Sectors. Journal of Nursing Management, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/jonm/5544729   Denise M Connelly

In the fields of occupational science and occupational therapy, the theory of intersectionality is often discussed but is not frequently applied within research. To address this, the authors generated four postulations for applying intersectionality by reviewing existing texts and shared examples from their own attempts to integrate this approach.

Reid, H., Leite Junior, J. D., Rudman, D. L., & Huot, S. (2025). Integrating intersectionality into occupation-based research: Reflections on methodological challenges and potential. Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 33. https://doi.org/10.1590/2526-8910.cto412740522   Debbie Laliberte Rudman

This study sought to determine the healthcare utilization patterns for older adults with normal cognition versus those with dementia, considering factors such as ethnicity, gender, race, and education. Researchers evaluated data from the Health and Retirement Study to compare metrics including hospital stays, nursing home stays, hospice care, and the number of doctor visits.

Rahemi, Z., Shalhout, S. Z., Bacsu, J. D. R., Petrovsky, D. V., Zanwar, P. P., & Adams, S. A. (2026). Healthcare Utilization Disparities Among Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment: Health and Retirement Study Findings. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 41(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-025-09553-w   Juanita-Dawne Bacsu

The effect of sex on physical function is not well known for older adults living with both type 2 diabetes and frailty. To study this, researchers provided participants with a 16-week program combining twice-weekly elastic band resistance training with weekly diabetes education.

Eberts, Q. R., Thomson, A. M., Peskett, L. E., Cull, I. C., Bouchard, D. R., & Sénéchal, M. (2026). The Impact of Biological Sex on Physical Function Following 16-Week Elastic Bands Resistance Training Along with Diabetes Education in Older Males and Females with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Frailty.. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2026.02.005   Danielle Bouchard

A free, peer-led fall prevention program for adults aged 50+ has expanded significantly, creating a need to understand the factors behind its successes and challenges. To investigate this, researchers conducted individual interviews with thirteen program leaders and community partners about what helps or hinders the program's delivery.

Bouchard, D. R., Leadbetter, B., Diaz, M. F. F., Shannon, C., & Sibley, K. M. (2026). Understanding Factors to Implement a Peer‐Led Exercise Program Aiming to Reduce Risk of Falls in a Community Setting: A Qualitative Study. Health & Social Care in the Community, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/5554842   Danielle Bouchard

Despite municipal commitments, the implementation of age-friendly plans is limited, and older adults continue to face barriers to social engagement and mobility. To explore this issue, researchers surveyed and interviewed elected officials and municipal leaders in a region of Ontario, Canada, about their decision-making experiences.

Lustosa, L., Meens Miller, E., Klicnik, I., & Dogra, S. (2026). Are Municipalities Putting Their Money Where Their Mouth Is When it Comes to Being Age-Friendly? The Case of Durham Region in Canada. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2026.2630883   Shilpa Dogra