JAMDA
September 9, 2023
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JAMDA
September 9, 2023
Perceived Work Environment, Educational Status, Staffing Levels, and Work Outcomes in Long-Term Care Settings During COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has severely affected older residents in long-term care (LTC) settings. However, care workers' perceptions of their work environment and potential impact on their work outcomes during the pandemic is not well known. This study examined associations between care staff...
JAMDA
September 9, 2023
Natural Course of Aortic Stenosis in Older Subjects: Effects of COVID-19
Both aortic stenosis (AS) and COVID-19 affect the morbidity and mortality burden among older adults. The aim of the study was to examine whether aortic stenosis (AS) affects the prognosis after SARS-CoV-2 infection and whether COVID-19 affects AS prognosis, in a cohort of older adults hospitalized with and...
JAMDA
September 7, 2023
Preventing Avoidable Rehospitalizations through Standardizing Management of Chronic Conditions in Skilled Nursing Facilities
This study evaluated the impact of standardized care protocols, as a part of a quality improvement initiative (J10ohns Hopkins Community Health Partnership, J-CHiP), on hospital readmission rates for patients with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C...
JAMDA
September 7, 2023
Association Between Falls, Head Impacts, and Mortality Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care
Residents in long-term care (LTC) are at high risk for falls, and falls in LTC often result in impact to the head, with clinical consequences that may be challenging to detect. We examined whether the survival of LTC residents associates with falls and fall-related head impacts.
JAMDA
September 4, 2023
Technology-Based Interventions to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Informal Dementia Caregivers: A Scoping Review
Social isolation and loneliness are major public health concerns. Informal dementia caregivers are particularly vulnerable, as many are older adults themselves and at elevated risk of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Technology-based interventions could offer accessible, affordable, and conveni...
News Release
September 4, 2023
AMDA Urges Prioritization of Adequate Staffing in Response to New Rule
AMDA Urges Prioritization of Adequate Staffing in Response to New Staffing Rule
JAMDA
September 4, 2023
Previous Steroid Use and Severity of COVID-19
Policy Snapshot
September 1, 2023
CMS Issues Proposed Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Rule
On September 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting proposed rule, which seeks to establish comprehensive nurse staffing requirements.
JAMDA
September 1, 2023
Associations of Various Physical Activities with Mortality and Life Expectancy are Mediated by Telomere Length
Physical activity (PA) and telomeres both contribute to healthy aging and longevity. To investigate the optimal dosage of various PA for longevity and the role of telomere length in PA and mortality.
