JAMDA
October 25, 2019
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
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JAMDA
October 25, 2019
The Joint Occurrence of Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia (Osteosarcopenia): Definitions and Characteristics
We sought to examine the associations of osteosarcopenia with physical performance, balance, and falls and fractures in community-dwelling older adults. Additionally, we aimed to determine which clinical outcomes are associated with specific components of osteosarcopenia.
JAMDA
October 25, 2019
Trajectories of Long-Term Residential Care Needs Among Older Australian Women: A Cohort Study Using Linked Data
Older women are more likely than men to enter residential aged care (RAC) and generally stay longer. We aimed to identify and examine their trajectories of care needs over time in RAC across 3 fundamental care needs domains, including activities of daily living (ADL), behavior, and complex health care. ...
JAMDA
October 25, 2019
Patient's Engagement in the Identification of Critical Outcomes in Sarcopenia
JAMDA
October 23, 2019
Pain Assessment for Older Persons in Nursing Home Care: An Evidence-Based Practice Guideline
Up to 80% of nursing home residents are affected by pain. Pain assessment aims to determine pain intensity, quality, and course of pain to underpin diagnostic decision making. In the nursing home population, pain assessment is frequently compromised by cognitive impairment. Characteristics of the nursing h...
JAMDA
October 23, 2019
Residential Respite Care Use Is Associated With Fewer Overall Days in Residential Aged Care
To examine the use of residential respite care and determine associations between respite care and total days spent in residential care (respite days plus long-term care days).
JAMDA
October 22, 2019
Uncertain Association Between Benzodiazepine Use and the Risk of Dementia: A Cohort Study
To examine the association between benzodiazepine use and the risk of dementia.
JAMDA
October 18, 2019
Evaluation of Viruses Associated With Acute Respiratory Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities Using a Novel Method: Wisconsin, 2016‒2019
Residents of long-term care facilities (LCTFs) have high morbidity and mortality associated with acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Limited information exists on the virology of ARI in LTCFs, where virological testing is reactive. We report on findings of a surveillance feasibility substudy from a larger...
JAMDA
October 18, 2019
Combined Impact of Traditional and Nontraditional Healthy Behaviors on Frailty and Disability: A Prospective Cohort Study of Older Adults
To assess the short- and long-term association of 6 healthy behaviors (not smoking, vigorous to moderate physical activity, healthy diet, adequate sleeping duration, not being sedentary, and daily social interaction) with incident frailty and disability.
JAMDA
October 17, 2019
