JAMDA
July 11, 2018
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JAMDA
July 10, 2018
Cardiovascular Risk Factors and the Risk of Disability in Older Adults: Variation by Age and Functional Status
We aimed to quantify the increased risk of disability associated with cardiovascular risk factors among older adults, and to verify whether this risk may vary by age and functional status.
JAMDA
July 10, 2018
Access to and Confidence in Using Technology Among Homebound Older Adults and Caregivers
JAMDA
July 10, 2018
Effect of Low-Dose Statins and Apolipoprotein E Genotype on Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Older Hypertensive Patients: A Subgroup Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
To investigate the effect of low-dose statins and apolipoprotein E () genotypes on cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) to prevent CSVD in older hypertensive patients.
JAMDA
July 6, 2018
Gait Speed Assessment in Older Adults: A Comparison Among Walk Tests, a Portable Gait Analysis Device and Self-Report
JAMDA
July 6, 2018
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dehydration Among Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review
To provide an overview of the prevalence rates and risk factors of dehydration among nursing home residents.
JAMDA
July 6, 2018
Correlates of Response to Mail Questionnaires Among Assisted Living Communities in Oregon, 2014‒2016
JAMDA
July 5, 2018
Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in Accessing Nursing Homes With High Star Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare (NHC) serves as the most comprehensive repository of Medicaid- and/or Medicare-certified nursing homes providing services to approximately 1.4 million US residents. A gap in the literature exists in understanding on the national level wh...
JAMDA
July 5, 2018
Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Mass in Older People: Comparison Between 2 Anthropometry-Based Methods and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Sarcopenia is a common geriatric syndrome, whose diagnosis implies the assessment of muscle mass. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the reference method for clinical practice, but it is not universally available. We compared DXA with 2 anthropometry-based methods to assess muscle mass in older adul...
JAMDA
July 5, 2018
The Effect of Xerostomic Medication on Oral Health in Persons With Dementia
Medication-induced hyposalivation can increase the risk for oral complications, including dental caries and tooth loss. This problem is particularly important in people with dementia because of their declining ability to maintain oral care. The objective of this study was to describe the association betwee...
