JAMDA
August 25, 2017
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JAMDA
August 24, 2017
Factors Associated With the Trend of Physical and Chemical Restraint Use Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents in Hong Kong: Data From an 11-Year Observational Study
Negative effects of restraint use have been well-documented. However, the prevalence of restraints use has been high in long-term care facilities in Hong Kong compared with other countries and this goes against the basic principles of ethical and compassionate care for older people. The present study aimed...
JAMDA
August 23, 2017
Important Care and Activity Preferences in a Nationally Representative Sample of Nursing Home Residents
Person-centered care (PCC), which considers nursing home resident preferences in care delivery, has been linked to important outcomes such as improved quality of life, resident satisfaction with care, and mood and reduced behavioral symptoms for residents with dementia. Delivery of PCC fundamentally relies...
JAMDA
August 23, 2017
Use of an Exercise Technology in Post-Acute Care of a Skilled Nursing Facility: A Feasibility Study
Use of exercise technologies has benefits for community-dwelling older adults in terms of improved gait and balance. But research on the feasibility of use of exercise technologies in various geriatric health care settings is lacking. Hence, the current study examined the feasibility of implementing an exe...
JAMDA
August 23, 2017
Homocysteine, Tryptophan, and Cognition in the Very Old
JAMDA
August 23, 2017
Cognitive Frailty: Far From Clinical and Research Adoption
JAMDA
August 14, 2017
Feasibility and Effects of a Physical Activity Program Using Gerontechnology in Assisted Living Communities for Older Adults
The number of older adults residing in assisted living communities is increasing. Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) on physical and cognitive capacities, and the opportunities for being active offered in these living environments, this population is highly sedentary and more at risk of physica...
JAMDA
August 12, 2017
Nutritional Strategies in the Management of Alzheimer Disease: Systematic Review With Network Meta-Analysis
Alzheimer disease (AD) is the major cause of dependency and disability in the elderly. Numerous studies have sought to achieve its prevention and/or management examining a role for modifiable risk factors, such as nutrition. This work aims to investigate the effects of food and/or nutrients in the manageme...
JAMDA
August 12, 2017
Influences on Decision-Making Regarding Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence
Antipsychotic prescribing is prevalent in nursing homes for the management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), despite the known risks and limited effectiveness. Many studies have attempted to understand this continuing phenomenon, using qualitative research methods, and have gener...
JAMDA
August 10, 2017
