JAMDA
October 22, 2014
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JAMDA
October 22, 2014
Integrating Palliative Care in the Nursing Home: An Interprofessional Opportunity
JAMDA
October 22, 2014
Case Report: Herpes Simplex Esophagitis in a Frail Elderly Patient
JAMDA
October 11, 2014
Physical Frailty Predicts Incident Depressive Symptoms in Elderly People: Prospective Findings From the Obu Study of Health Promotion for the Elderly
The purpose of this study was to determine whether frailty is an important and independent predictor of incident depressive symptoms in elderly people without depressive symptoms at baseline.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Re: Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Significance of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results From a Multicenter Atrial Fibrillation Registry Study
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Intermittent Walking: A Potential Treatment for Older People With Postprandial Hypotension
Exercise has been proposed as a possible treatment for postprandial hypotension (PPH), yet, its use has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to determine the effects of intermittent walking on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) following ingestion of a glucose drink in older people with...
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Implementing Oral Care Practices and Policy Into Long-Term Care: The Brushing up on Mouth Care Project
Optimal mouth care is integral to the health and quality of life of dependent older adults.Yet, a persistent lack of adequate oral care in long-term care (LTC) facilities exacerbates the burden of disease experienced by residents. The reasons for this are complex and create enormous challenges for care pro...
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Role of the Extended Haplotype in the Worsening of Psychotic Symptoms and Treatment Response in Alzheimer DiseaseMAPTRole of the Extended Haplotype in the Worsening of Psychotic Symptoms and Treatment Response in Alzheimer Disease
There is evidence that neurofibrillary tangle (NFT) burden is associated with psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease (AD). However, it is not clear whether this association is direct or mediated through the increased cognitive impairment associated with NFTs.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
ECHO-AGE: An Innovative Model of Geriatric Care for Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia and Behavioral Issues
To design, implement, and assess the pilot phase of an innovative, remote case-based video-consultation program called ECHO-AGE that links experts in the management of behavior disorders in patients with dementia to nursing home care providers.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
A Delirium Risk Modification Program Is Associated With Hospital Outcomes
Delirium has been associated with negative health consequences, which can potentially be improved by delirium risk modification. This study sought to determine if a quality improvement project to identify and modify delirium risk and discharge to rehabilitation is associated with improved outcomes for pati...
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