JAMDA
October 9, 2015
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JAMDA
October 8, 2015
The Association of Cardiovascular Disorders and Falls: A Systematic Review
Cardiovascular disorders are recognized as risk factors for falls in older adults. The aim of this systematic review was to identify cardiovascular disorders that are associated with falls, thus providing angles for optimization of fall-preventive care.
JAMDA
October 3, 2015
Sex in Nursing Homes: A Survey of Nursing Home Policies Governing Resident Sexual Activity
To identify nursing home (NH) standards related to sexual activity and sexual relationships for residents through a nationwide survey of directors of nursing (DONs).
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Psychoimmunology and Aging: A Tribute to George Freeman Solomon
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
An Administrator's Perspective on the Organization of Physical Activity for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
The positive influence of physical activity (PA) on health is well documented. Even at old age, PA remains useful but participation in PA decreases with age. In long-term care facilities (LTCFs), PA appears to be reduced to a bare minimum. Because administrators have a key role in developing the care polic...
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Sliding Scale Insulin vs Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy in Long-Term Care: A 21-Day Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Efficacy, Safety and Feasibility
Sliding scale insulin (SSI) therapy remains a common means of insulin therapy in long-term care (LTC) for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, despite current recommendations not supportive of the form of therapy today. Lack of randomized trial data on the efficacy and safety of basal-bolus insulin ...
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Differences in Case Conferences in Dementia Specific vs Traditional Care Units in German Nursing Homes: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study
To investigate differences in the provision and performance of case conferences for people with dementia between dementia special care units (DSCUs) and traditional care units (TCUs) in nursing homes. Because DSCUs employ more staff, we expect the likelihood of the provision of case conferences to be highe...
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Effects of Physical Exercise on Health and Well-Being of Individuals Living With a Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Physical exercise interventions have benefits for older individuals and improve the health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia, specifically those living in nursing homes.
JAMDA
September 30, 2015
Requiring On-Site Evaluation in the Nursing Home Before Hospital Transfer: Is This Proposed CMS Rule Change Feasible and Safe?
JAMDA
September 30, 2015
JAMDA: The Journal Continues to Have a High Impact
