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JAMDA
October 10, 2014
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JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Intermittent Walking: A Potential Treatment for Older People With Postprandial Hypotension
Exercise has been proposed as a possible treatment for postprandial hypotension (PPH), yet, its use has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to determine the effects of intermittent walking on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) following ingestion of a glucose drink in older people with...
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Implementing Oral Care Practices and Policy Into Long-Term Care: The Brushing up on Mouth Care Project
Optimal mouth care is integral to the health and quality of life of dependent older adults.Yet, a persistent lack of adequate oral care in long-term care (LTC) facilities exacerbates the burden of disease experienced by residents. The reasons for this are complex and create enormous challenges for care pro...
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
Role of the Extended Haplotype in the Worsening of Psychotic Symptoms and Treatment Response in Alzheimer DiseaseMAPTRole of the Extended Haplotype in the Worsening of Psychotic Symptoms and Treatment Response in Alzheimer Disease
There is evidence that neurofibrillary tangle (NFT) burden is associated with psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer disease (AD). However, it is not clear whether this association is direct or mediated through the increased cognitive impairment associated with NFTs.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
ECHO-AGE: An Innovative Model of Geriatric Care for Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia and Behavioral Issues
To design, implement, and assess the pilot phase of an innovative, remote case-based video-consultation program called ECHO-AGE that links experts in the management of behavior disorders in patients with dementia to nursing home care providers.
JAMDA
October 10, 2014
A Delirium Risk Modification Program Is Associated With Hospital Outcomes
Delirium has been associated with negative health consequences, which can potentially be improved by delirium risk modification. This study sought to determine if a quality improvement project to identify and modify delirium risk and discharge to rehabilitation is associated with improved outcomes for pati...
JAMDA
October 7, 2014
Efficacy of Physical Exercise in Preventing Falls in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Numerous studies have reported the prevention of falls through exercise among cognitively healthy older people. This study aimed to determine whether the current evidence supports that physical exercise is also efficacious in preventing falls in older adults with cognitive impairment.
JAMDA
October 7, 2014
The Effect of Hospice on Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents
Hospice enrollment is known to reduce risk of hospitalizations for nursing home residents who use it. We examined whether residing in facilities with a higher hospice penetration: (1) reduces hospitalization risk for nonhospice residents; and (2) decreases hospice-enrolled residents' hospitalization r...
JAMDA
October 7, 2014
A Comparison of Beers and STOPP Criteria in Assessing Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Nursing Home Residents Attending the Emergency Department
The Beers (2012) criteria and the screening tool of older persons' potentially inappropriate prescriptions (STOPP) criteria are often used to identify potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use in elderly patients. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of PIM use in nursing home res...
JAMDA
October 5, 2014