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February 8, 2025
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JAMDA
February 7, 2025
Effects of Visitation Restriction on Antipsychotic Drug Use among Nursing Home Residents with ADRD during the COVID-19 Pandemic
To estimate the immediate and long-term effects of a visitor restriction policy on antipsychotic use in nursing home (NH) residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) during COVID-19.
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
Adherence to Guideline Recommendations on Psychotropic Drug Use for Challenging Behavior in Dementia
Psychotropic drugs are frequently prescribed for challenging behavior in residents with dementia in nursing homes. Recommendations on psychotropic drug use for challenging behavior are described in the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline “Problem behavior in dementia.” This study aimed to gain insight into t...
JAMDA
February 7, 2025
A Comparison of Measures for Identifying Possible Dementia in Veterans Affairs Nursing Home Residents
Identifying people with possible dementia in health care systems is important to study outcomes and target improvements in care. This study sought to compare the performance of diagnostic codes and Minimum Data Set (MDS)-based measures for identifying dementia and cognitive impairment in older veteran nurs...
JAMDA
February 6, 2025
Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults with Dementia: Community and Nursing Facility Trends in Texas, 2015-2020
To assess recent trends in antipsychotic use among older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) according to their residential status and determine the factors associated with the use of antipsychotics.
JAMDA
February 6, 2025
Association of Self-Perceived Fatigue, Muscle Fatigue, and Sleep Disorders with Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Fatigue and sleep disorders are common geriatric conditions and are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. This study aimed to examine the relationships among self-perceived fatigue, objective muscle fatigue, sleep apnea risk, insomnia, and cognitive function, focusing on their association...
JAMDA
February 6, 2025
The Stroll Safe Randomized Controlled Trial: Program Effects on Falls Self-Efficacy
Outdoor falls can negatively impact the health and functional abilities of community-dwelling older adults. Although there are existing evidence-based programs for falls prevention, none specifically target outdoor falls. To fill this gap in research and practice, the Stroll Safe program was developed. Pri...
JAMDA
February 3, 2025
See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me: A Personal Reflection
JAMDA
February 1, 2025
Shared Decision-Making on Tobacco Smoking by Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: Care Professionals’ Perspectives
Older adults with physical or cognitive disabilities may need to move to residential care facilities (RCFs). Some older adults smoke tobacco and become dependent on their care professionals to continue smoking. Care professionals need to balance an individual resident’s quality of life and well-being with ...
JAMDA
February 1, 2025