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JAMDA
June 8, 2020
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June 7, 2020
Number of Pregnancies and Trajectory of Frailty Index: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Women are frailer than men across different populations and age groups. However, the mechanisms are still not fully understood. One possible cause is pregnancy and motherhood. The objective of this study was to examine trajectories of Frailty Index over time according to the number of pregnancies.
JAMDA
June 6, 2020
Skilled Nursing Facility Characteristics Associated With Financially Motivated Therapy and Relation to Quality
In October 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a new payment model for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) that eliminated financial incentives to provide high-intensity therapy. Yet high-intensity therapy in SNFs has been linked to better quality outcomes, potentially pu...
JAMDA
June 5, 2020
COVID-19 Impact in Community Care—A Perspective on Older Persons With Dementia in Singapore
JAMDA
June 5, 2020
Reducing Social Isolation of Seniors during COVID-19 through Medical Student Telephone Contact
Social isolation has been associated with many adverse health outcomes in older adults. We describe a phone call outreach program in which health care professional student volunteers phoned older adults, living in long-term care facilities and the community, at risk of social isolation during the COVID-19 ...
JAMDA
June 3, 2020
A Structured Tool for Communication and Care Planning in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Residents in long-term care settings are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 infections and, compared to younger adults, are at higher risk of poor outcomes and death. Given the poor prognosis of resuscitation outcomes for COVID-19 in general, the specter of COVID-19 in long-term care residents should prom...
JAMDA
June 3, 2020
COVID-19 Preparedness in US Home Health Care Agencies
In the United States, home health agencies (HHAs) provide essential services for patients recovering from post-acute care and older adults who are aging in place. During the COVID-19 pandemic, HHAs may face additional challenges caring for these vulnerable patients. Our objective was to explore COVID-19 pr...
JAMDA
June 3, 2020
Physical Activity and Exercise for Older People During and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Path to Recovery
JAMDA
June 2, 2020
The Trend of Aggressive Treatments in End-of-Life Care for Older People With Dementia After a Policy Change in Taiwan
We evaluated the trend of end-of-life healthcare utilization and life-sustaining interventions for older adults with dementia 3 to 4 years after the change in hospice policy.
JAMDA
June 2, 2020