JAMDA
July 5, 2020
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JAMDA
July 5, 2020
Biomarkers Profile of People With Sarcopenia: A Cross-sectional Analysis From UK Biobank
This study aimed to characterize the biomarker profile of sarcopenic vs nonsarcopenic men and women, using the current European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) definition in the UK Biobank study.
JAMDA
July 5, 2020
Training Needs Among Family Caregivers Assisting During Home Health, as Identified by Home Health Clinicians
To estimate the proportion of family caregivers assisting older adults during Medicare home health who have an identified need for activity-specific training and identify characteristics associated with caregiver training needs.
JAMDA
July 4, 2020
Predictors of Disease Progression in Early-Onset Alzheimer's Dementia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), defined as onset of AD before the age of 65 years, is less common than the late-onset type, and little is known about the factors affecting disease progression. The aim of the study was to investigate factors influencing disease progression in people with EOAD. ...
JAMDA
July 4, 2020
Validation of the MEDSAIL Tool to Screen for Capacity for Safe and Independent Living Among Nursing Home Residents
Capacity for safe and independent living (SAIL) refers to an individual's ability to solve problems associated with everyday life and perform activities necessary for living independently. Little guidance exists on the assessment of capacity for SAIL among nursing home residents. As a result, capacity...
JAMDA
July 4, 2020
Long-Term Care, Residential Facilities, and COVID-19: An Overview of Federal and State Policy Responses
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected residents and staff at long-term care (LTC) and other residential facilities in the United States. The high morbidity and mortality at these facilities has been attributed to a combination of a particularly vulnerable population and a lack of resources ...
JAMDA
July 4, 2020
Obesity among Nursing Home Residents: Association with Potentially Avoidable Hospitalizations
Studies show that in nursing homes (NHs), the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obesity has doubled in the last decade and continues to increase. Obese residents are often complex and costly, and this increase in prevalence has come at a time when NHs struggle to decrease hospitalizations, particularly thos...
JAMDA
July 3, 2020
Longitudinal Effects of Active Learning Education on Lifestyle Behavior and Physical Function in Older Adults
Sustaining benefits of an exercise program is difficult as adherence is often poor after supervised intervention is over. This study aimed to determine whether the effects of active learning education on physical activity, dietary habits, and physical function were maintained 24 weeks after intervention te...
JAMDA
June 30, 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial of the Caregiver Orientation for Mobilizing Personal Assets and Strengths for Self-Care (COMPASS) for Caregiving Journey: A National Family Caregiver Support Program in a Long-Term Care Insurance System
To investigate the effects of a national support program on family caregivers for long-term care (LTC) recipients.
JAMDA
June 29, 2020
