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February 10, 2025
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JAMDA
February 10, 2025
Cognition Assessment with ICOPE-Monitor: Identifying Candidates for Novel Therapies
To describe the clinical performance of the cognition battery on Step 1 (CogStep1) as a screening tool to detect (1) individuals with objective cognitive impairment regardless of their Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score, and specifically (2) to identify patients who could potentially benefit from anti-amy...
JAMDA
February 8, 2025
What Do Unions Do for Direct Care Workers? Assessing Employment and Economic Outcomes
Our study investigates unionization trends among direct care workers (DCWs) in the United States and examines the association between unionization and their wealth outcomes.
JAMDA
February 8, 2025
Describing Dementia Specialty Care Units in US Nursing Homes: Leveraging National Survey Data From HARBORS and LTCfocus
Nursing home dementia specialty care units are highly publicized as beneficial for residents with dementia, but we know little about these units and what makes them “special.” Leveraging primary data from a national survey of nursing home representatives and the LTCfocus data, this study aims to describe c...
JAMDA
February 8, 2025
Urinary Incontinence Is an Independent Risk Factor for Nursing Home Placement among Assisted Living Residents
Prior studies suggested that urinary incontinence (UI) may be a risk factor for nursing home (NH) placement among older community-dwelling individuals. Our objectives were to evaluate if UI is an independent risk factor in NH placement among assisted living (AL) residents and assess the impact of UI on NH ...
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
Effects of Visitation Restriction on Antipsychotic Drug Use among Nursing Home Residents with ADRD during the COVID-19 Pandemic
To estimate the immediate and long-term effects of a visitor restriction policy on antipsychotic use in nursing home (NH) residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) during COVID-19.
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
Adherence to Guideline Recommendations on Psychotropic Drug Use for Challenging Behavior in Dementia
Psychotropic drugs are frequently prescribed for challenging behavior in residents with dementia in nursing homes. Recommendations on psychotropic drug use for challenging behavior are described in the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline “Problem behavior in dementia.” This study aimed to gain insight into t...
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
A Comparison of Measures for Identifying Possible Dementia in Veterans Affairs Nursing Home Residents
Identifying people with possible dementia in health care systems is important to study outcomes and target improvements in care. This study sought to compare the performance of diagnostic codes and Minimum Data Set (MDS)-based measures for identifying dementia and cognitive impairment in older veteran nurs...
JAMDA
February 6, 2025
Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults with Dementia: Community and Nursing Facility Trends in Texas, 2015-2020
To assess recent trends in antipsychotic use among older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) according to their residential status and determine the factors associated with the use of antipsychotics.
JAMDA
February 6, 2025
Association of Self-Perceived Fatigue, Muscle Fatigue, and Sleep Disorders with Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Fatigue and sleep disorders are common geriatric conditions and are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. This study aimed to examine the relationships among self-perceived fatigue, objective muscle fatigue, sleep apnea risk, insomnia, and cognitive function, focusing on their association...
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