JAMDA
October 10, 2019
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JAMDA
October 8, 2019
Sleep Duration and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Epidemiologic studies have reported inconsistent findings about the association between sleep duration and the risk of dementia. We aimed to clarify this association by method of meta-analysis.
JAMDA
October 8, 2019
Cognitive Outcomes of Long-term Benzodiazepine and Related Drug (BDZR) Use in People Living With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease: Results From NILVAD
Benzodiazepines and related drugs (BDZRs) have been associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in later life. Despite this, it remains unclear whether ongoing BDZR use may further accelerate cognitive decline in those diagnosed with mild to moderate AD.
JAMDA
October 4, 2019
The Presence of a Geriatrician in a Nursing Home Could Prevent Hospitalization
JAMDA
October 3, 2019
Leisure Activities and All-Cause Mortality Among the Chinese Oldest-Old Population: A Prospective Community-Based Cohort Study
To investigate associations between leisure activities, examining each activity separately and in combination, and all-cause mortality among the Chinese oldest-old (≥80 years) population.
JAMDA
October 3, 2019
Stopping Eating and Drinking by Advance Directives (SED by AD) in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
The Ethics Subcommittee of AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (“The Society”) presents arguments for and against Stopping Eating and Drinking by Advance Directives (SED by AD). SED by AD is a type of advance directive in which a proxy is instructed to stop offering food and fluids ...
JAMDA
October 3, 2019
A Randomized Trial of Alerting to Low Glycated Hemoglobin Level in Older Adults: Results of the Low Indexes of Metabolism Intervention Trial B (LIMIT-B)
The benefit of alerting clinical staff to low plasma glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients aged 75 years and older who receive antidiabetic drugs remains uncertain.
JAMDA
October 3, 2019
Proxies Viewing Decision Support Video in Nursing Home Report Higher Advance Care Planning Engagement
JAMDA
September 26, 2019
Lower Extremity Impairment Parallels Cognitive Impairment as a Cause of Disability: A Call for Public Awareness
JAMDA
September 26, 2019
Management of Frailty: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
To analyze and determine the comparative effectiveness of interventions targeting frailty prevention or treatment on frailty as a primary outcome and quality of life, cognition, depression, and adverse events as secondary outcomes.
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
