JAMDA
October 23, 2014
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JAMDA
October 22, 2014
Factors Associated With Short-Term Functional Recovery in Elderly People With a Hip Fracture. Influence of Cognitive Impairment
To assess factors associated with functional recovery and determine the influence of cognitive impairment.
JAMDA
October 22, 2014
Is This Elderly Patient Dehydrated? Diagnostic Accuracy of Hydration Assessment Using Physical Signs, Urine, and Saliva Markers
Dehydration in older adults contributes to increased morbidity and mortality during hospitalization. As such, early diagnosis of dehydration may improve patient outcome and reduce the burden on healthcare. This prospective study investigated the diagnostic accuracy of routinely used physical signs, and non...
JAMDA
October 22, 2014
Blood Pressure, Gait Speed, and Mortality in Very Old Individuals: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Clinical trials and observational studies have produced contradictory results regarding the association of blood pressure (BP) and mortality in people aged 80 years or older. Gait speed at usual pace has been shown to moderate this association in a population of noninstitutionalized people aged 65 years or...
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...
