JAMDA
February 27, 2015
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JAMDA
February 27, 2015
Risk of Subsequent Dementia Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study in Taiwan
Both major depression and bipolar disorder are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. However, the differential risk of dementia between major depression and bipolar disorder is rarely investigated.
JAMDA
February 27, 2015
Frailty as a Predictor of the Incidence and Course of Depressed Mood
Late-life depression and physical frailty are supposed to be reciprocally associated, however, longitudinal studies are lacking.
JAMDA
February 25, 2015
Osteoporosis Prevalence and Characteristics of Treated and Untreated Nursing Home Residents With Osteoporosis
Our primary objective was to describe the prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) diagnosis in nursing home residents (NHRs). Secondary objectives included assessment of pharmacologic therapies and risk of fracture in NHRs with OP, as well as differentiating clinical characteristics of treated versus untreated mal...
JAMDA
February 24, 2015
Frailty Screening in the Community Using the FRAIL Scale
To explore the feasibility of using the FRAIL scale in community screening of older Chinese people aged 65 years and older, followed by clinical validation by comprehensive geriatric assessment of those classified as pre-frail or frail.
JAMDA
February 24, 2015
Japanese Public Long-Term Care Insured: Preferences for Future Long-Term Care Facilities, Including Relocation, Waiting Times, and Individualized Care
Expenditures on long-term care insurance (LTCI) in Japan have been increasing with the aging of the population, which has led to an increase in premiums. To optimize resource allocation, we aim to clarify the priorities of the functions of long-term care facilities from the viewpoint of future beneficiarie...
JAMDA
February 23, 2015
From Admission to Death: Prevalence and Course of Pain, Agitation, and Shortness of Breath, and Treatment of These Symptoms in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia
Burdensome symptoms frequently develop as part of the dementia trajectory and influence quality of life. We explore the course of symptoms and their treatment during nursing home stay to help target adequate symptom management.
JAMDA
February 21, 2015
Elevated Hospitalization Risk of Assisted Living Residents With Dementia in Alberta, Canada
Assisted living (AL) is an increasingly used residential option for older adults with dementia; however, lower staffing rates and service availability raise concerns that such residents may be at increased risk for adverse outcomes. Our objectives were to determine the incidence of hospitalization over 1 y...
JAMDA
February 21, 2015
There Are No Nonresponders to Resistance-Type Exercise Training in Older Men and Women
To assess the proposed prevalence of unresponsiveness of older men and women to augment lean body mass, muscle fiber size, muscle strength, and/or physical function following prolonged resistance-type exercise training.
JAMDA
February 21, 2015
Hospice in the Nursing Homes: Perspectives of a Medical Director
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
