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May 21, 2020
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May 21, 2020
Overcoming the Challenge of Family Separation From Nursing Home Residents During COVID-19
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May 20, 2020
Sarcopenic Obesity Is Associated With Activities of Daily Living and Home Discharge in Post-Acute Rehabilitation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sarcopenic obesity on activities of daily living and home discharge rates in adults undergoing convalescent rehabilitation. In addition, we evaluated diagnostic criteria for sarcopenic obesity to predict outcomes.
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May 19, 2020
Psychometric Properties of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and Canadian Stroke Network Neuropsychological Battery in an Asian Older Adult Sample
Despite the wide usage of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and Canadian Stroke Network (NINDS-CSN) neuropsychological battery for the detection of vascular cognitive impairment, its reliability and validity have not been established. Therefore, the present study established the p...
JAMDA
May 16, 2020
Continuing Chronic Disease Care During COVID-19 and Beyond
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May 15, 2020
Association of Deprescribing With Reduction in Mortality and Hospitalization: A Pragmatic Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Deprescribing has gained awareness recently, but the clinical benefits observed from randomized trials are limited. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led 5-step team-care deprescribing intervention in nursing homes to reduce falls (fall risks and fall rates). Secondary ...
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May 14, 2020
Interventions to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults Admitted to a Surgical Service: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Managing older patients with surgical conditions is a major challenge for hospitals. There is therefore a growing interest in providing geriatric perioperative services. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to characterize and assess the impact of targeted perioperative geriatric interve...
JAMDA
May 11, 2020
Measuring Slowness in Old Age: Times to Perform Moberg Picking-Up and Walking Speed Tests
Slowness is a marker of frailty captured by the Fried phenotype by a walking speed test which, for health or logistical reasons, is sometimes difficult to perform. The Moberg picking-up test (MPUT) is another timed functional test. It measures hand motor activity and might represent an alternative to asses...
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May 10, 2020
Palliative Sedation and End of Life: Lights and Shadows
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May 10, 2020