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January 26, 2026
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JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Association Between Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan
With a close relation between constipation and fecal incontinence, constipation is thought to be a risk factor for fecal incontinence in older adults. However, the limited number of studies available have provided inconsistent results. We conducted a large-sample population-based study to evaluate the asso...
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Evaluating Emergency Department Transfers for Falls in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Single-Site Observational Study of Witnessed and Unwitnessed Falls
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of delirium, infection, and care fragmentation. The objective of th...
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Differential Associations of Total and Added Sugar Intake With Frailty in Older Adults: Analysis From a National Survey
To elucidate the differential associations between total and added sugar consumption and frailty risk in older Korean adults.
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Association of Cancer Status, Functional Outcomes, and Mortality in Australian Geriatric Rehabilitation Patients, RESORT
Increased cancer survival has led to a growing population of geriatric patients with cancer. The post-acute rehabilitation outcomes of these patients are poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate whether cancer status is associated with functional outcomes, new institutionalization, and mortality ...
JAMDA
January 23, 2026
Associations of Laboratory-Based Gait Speed and Daily-Life Gait Speed With Frailty, Sarcopenia, and Life-Space Mobility in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Although daily-life gait speed (DGS) may better reflect real-world walking than laboratory- or clinic-based gait speed (LGS), it is unclear whether DGS provides superior discriminatory value for clinical outcomes. We compared LGS and DGS on their discriminative abilities concerning the risk of prefrailty/f...
JAMDA
January 21, 2026
The Willingness to Provide Private Care in the Future: Findings Based on a Nationwide, Representative Study in Germany
This primarily exploratory study aimed to describe the willingness to provide private care in the future and to identify factors associated with it in Germany (also stratified by sex). This knowledge is important for planning adequate care in the future.
JAMDA
January 21, 2026
The Intervention Effect of Serious Games on Upper Limb Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To systematically evaluate the intervention effect of serious games on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living in patients with stroke.
JAMDA
January 21, 2026
Supportive Smart Homes: Is It Time to Get Serious About Aging in Place?
Worldwide, the population is aging. Most older adults would prefer not to move from their current residence; however, there are human resource challenges in home care service provision. Smart home technology has evolved over the past decades and could provide an adjunct to home care and potentially delay m...
JAMDA
January 21, 2026
Burden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living CentersEscherichia coliBurden of Invasive Disease Among Veterans Residing in Community Living Centers
Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. is a leading bacterial pathogen in this population, and infection can lead to invasive disease (IED) such as complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or sepsis. Despi...
