JAMDA
September 25, 2023
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JAMDA
September 25, 2023
Antipsychotic Drug Reduction through the Implementation of a Neurologically Oriented, Interdisciplinary Psycho-Diagnostic and Antipsychotic Stewardship Program
Antipsychotic utilization in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is a major focus of regulatory compliance and a key theme in resident care. This created opportunities for innovations in clinical care of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). In a shared initiative with one of our SNF oper...
JAMDA
September 23, 2023
Sedentary Behavior and Physical Frailty Among Rural Older Adults in China: The Moderating Effect of Social Isolation
Few studies have explored the mechanisms underlying the relationship between sedentary behavior and physical frailty. The aim of this study was to investigate the moderating effect of social isolation on the association between sedentary behavior and physical frailty among older adults in rural China. ...
JAMDA
September 23, 2023
Hearing Loss and Frailty among Older Adults: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Hearing loss may contribute to frailty through cognitive and physical decline, but population-based evidence using validated measures remains scarce. We investigated the association of hearing loss with phenotypic frailty and its individual components and explored the potential protective role of hearing a...
JAMDA
September 21, 2023
Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Long-Term Care and its Relationship With Probable Delirium
This study examined potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) of medication and its association with probable delirium among long-term care (LTC) residents in Ontario, Canada.
Spotlight
September 20, 2023
Subcommittee Focuses on Keeping the Core Current
Keeping the Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in PALTC educational program fresh, relevant, and of maximum utility for participants is an ongoing priority for Luz Ramos-Bonner, MD, MBA, CMD, and members of the Core Curriculum Faculty Subcommittee.
JAMDA
September 20, 2023
Geospatial Distribution of Racial Disparities in Influenza Vaccination in Nursing Homes
This study aimed to assess the distribution of racial disparities in influenza vaccination between White and Black short-stay and long-stay nursing home residents among states and hospital referral regions (HRRs).
JAMDA
September 15, 2023
Thickened Fluids and Risk of Dehydration
JAMDA
September 13, 2023
Sociodemographic Factors Predict Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Brief Review and Empirical Study
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia that increases the risk of progressive cognitive decline. Early prediction of MCI could be beneficial for identifying vulnerable individuals in the community and planning primary and secondary prevention to ...
JAMDA
September 11, 2023
Evaluation of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Administered via Videoconference
Telemedicine provides much potential for promoting health care. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a screening tool for identifying mild cognitive impairment. This study aims to evaluate the agreement between MoCA assessed face-to-face vs via videoconference using a mobile phone.
