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JAMDA
April 16, 2020
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JAMDA
April 15, 2020
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Polyunsaturated Fat for Cognition: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
Neurocognitive function may be influenced by polyunsaturated fat intake. Many older adults consume omega-3 supplements hoping to prevent cognitive decline. We assessed effects of increasing omega-3, omega-6, or total polyunsaturated fats on new neurocognitive illness and cognition.
JAMDA
April 14, 2020
Impact of Dementia on Health Service Use in the Last 2 Years of Life for Women with Other Chronic Conditions
To assess the impact of dementia on the use of health and community services in the last 2 years of life by women who also had other major chronic conditions.
JAMDA
April 13, 2020
Benzodiazepine Dispensing to Persons With Dementia in France, 2011-2016: A Nationwide Study
To study temporal trends of benzodiazepine exposure among incident Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) cohorts between 2011 and 2016.
JAMDA
April 10, 2020
Practical Steps to Improve Air Flow in Long-Term Care Resident Rooms to Reduce COVID-19 Infection Risk
The potential for spread of COVID-19 infections in skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care sites poses new challenges for nursing home administrators to protect patients and staff. It is anticipated that as acute care hospitals reach capacity, nursing homes may retain COVID-19 infected resident...
JAMDA
April 9, 2020
The Role of Cognitive Impairment, Physical Disability, and Chronic Conditions in the Association of Sleep Duration With All-Cause Mortality Among Very Old Adults
This study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep duration and all-cause mortality, and to assess the role of cognitive impairment, physical disability, and chronic conditions on this association among very old adults.
JAMDA
April 9, 2020
Omissions of Care in Nursing Home Settings: A Narrative Review
This review aims to (1) examine existing definitions of omissions of care in the healthcare environment and associated characteristics and (2) outline adverse events that may be attributable to omissions of care among nursing home populations.
JAMDA
April 7, 2020
Comparative Effectiveness of Functional Tests in Fall Prediction After Hip Fracture
To assess the validity of 4 functional tests in predicting falls within the first year after hip fracture.
JAMDA
April 6, 2020
Measuring Self-Efficacy and Attitudes for Providing Mouth Care in Nursing Homes
Mouth care is increasingly recognized as an important component of care in nursing homes (NHs), yet is known to be deficient. To promote quality improvement and inform research efforts, it is necessary to have valid measures of staff self-efficacy and attitudes to provide mouth care.
JAMDA
April 3, 2020