JAMDA
September 29, 2020
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JAMDA
September 29, 2020
Diagnostic Sensitivity of Nasopharyngeal RT-PCR in a Long-Term Care Home Outbreak
JAMDA
September 29, 2020
Older Adults Post-Incarceration: Restructuring Long-term Services and Supports in the Time of COVID-19
To describe long-term care services and supports (LTSS) in the United States, note their limitations in serving older adults post-incarceration, and offer potential solutions, with special consideration for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic.
JAMDA
September 28, 2020
Physicians and Family Caregivers: Two Perspectives of Physicians' Roles in Long-Term Care
We explored the roles of attending physicians of long-term care (LTC) residents in supporting their family caregivers (FCGs).
JAMDA
September 28, 2020
Omissions of Care in Nursing Homes: A Uniform Definition for Research and Quality Improvement
Omission of care in US nursing homes can lead to increased risk for harm or adverse outcomes, decreased quality of life for residents, and increased healthcare expenditures. However, scholars and policymakers in long-term care have taken varying approaches to defining omissions of care, which makes efforts...
JAMDA
September 25, 2020
Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Frailty: Evidence From a Population-Based Study
To explore the association between both self-reported quality and quantity sleep characteristics and frailty status in a large non–sex-specific population of older individuals in Greece.
JAMDA
September 24, 2020
Impact of Physical Activity and Nutrition on Dementia: A Growing Consensus
JAMDA
September 24, 2020
The Effect of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet on Late-Life Cognitive Disorders: A Systematic Review
Although some results are conflicting, numerous investigations have demonstrated that the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has positive effects on brain health. This review intends to provide an update on the scientific evidence regarding the effects of adherence to the MedDiet on late-life cognitive disorders...
JAMDA
September 24, 2020
Physical Activity and Exercise in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: An Umbrella Review of Intervention and Observational Studies
The aim of this umbrella review was to determine the effect of physical activity/exercise on improving cognitive and noncognitive outcomes in people with MCI (mild cognitive impairment) and dementia.
JAMDA
September 24, 2020
Use of Alcohol in Long Term Care Settings: A Comparative Analysis of Personal Choice, Public Health Advice and the Law
Alcohol is one of the most widely available psychoactive substances globally. Many accept the risks associated with alcohol consumption for reasons such as social engagement and feelings of pleasure. Alcohol consumption in a nursing home (NH) setting highlights the moral and logistical challenges of balanc...
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