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JAMDA
November 8, 2018
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JAMDA
November 7, 2018
Using a Decision Support Algorithm for Referrals to Post-Acute Care
Although hospital clinicians strive to effectively refer patients who require post-acute care (PAC), their discharge planning processes often vary greatly, and typically are not evidence-based.
JAMDA
November 7, 2018
Effects of Resistance Training on Functional Strength and Muscle Mass in 70-Year-Old Individuals With Pre-sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sarcopenia has been defined as age-related loss of muscle mass and function. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a 10-week instructor-led resistance training program on functional strength and body composition in men and women aged 70 years with pre-sarcopenia.
JAMDA
November 6, 2018
Aggressive Behaviors Among Nursing Home Residents: Association With Dementia and Behavioral Health Disorders
We measured the prevalence and severity of aggressive behaviors (ABs) among nursing home (NH) residents and examined whether individuals with behavioral health disorders were more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors than others.
JAMDA
November 5, 2018
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sarcopenia in Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
To review the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia in nursing homes.
JAMDA
November 5, 2018
Depression is Associated With Sarcopenia Due to Low Muscle Strength: Results From the ELSA-Brasil Study
To investigate the association of sarcopenia and its defining components with depression in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults.
JAMDA
November 5, 2018
Association Between the Discrepancy in Self-Reported and Performance-Based Physical Functioning Levels and Risk of Future Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS)
A discrepancy in self-reported and performance-based physical functioning levels is often observed among older adults. We investigated the association of discrepancy in self-reported and performance-based physical functioning levels with risk of future falls among community-dwelling older adults.
JAMDA
November 3, 2018
Neighborhood Walkability of Retirement Homes: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study
JAMDA
November 3, 2018
Effect of Monthly Vitamin D on Chronic Pain Among Community-Dwelling Seniors: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial
With advancing age, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and musculoskeletal pain increases. However, published data on the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in reducing chronic pain are inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of 3 different monthly doses of vitamin D on c...
JAMDA
November 3, 2018