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JAMDA

July 5, 2015

A Review of Guidelines for the Primary Prevention of Legionellosis in Long-Term Care Facilities

Legionellosis is an important public health problem in the United States and other countries, and residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are at higher risk for Legionnaires' disease than the general population. In this study, we reviewed published US and international guidelines for the primar...

JAMDA

July 5, 2015

Daily (In)Activities of Nursing Home Residents in Their Wards: An Observation Study

Research shows that nursing home residents are largely inactive. This inactivity negatively influences physical fitness, and participation in daily activities is known to have a positive influence on physical function and quality of life. Existing research does not provide sufficient insight into the daily...

JAMDA

July 5, 2015

A Need for More Palliative Focused Care: A Survey of Colorado Skilled Care Facilities

JAMDA

July 2, 2015

Risk of Nursing Home Admission After Femoral Fracture Compared With Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Pneumonia

To analyze the burden of institutionalizations after femoral fracture and compare it with other “catastrophic” disease entities like stroke, myocardial infarction, or pneumonia.

Caring for the Ages

July 2, 2015