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JAMDA
October 24, 2025
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JAMDA
October 24, 2025
Physiological Phenotypic Aging Index and Its Association With Health, Functional, and Health Care Outcomes in Older Adults: Findings From the UK Biobank
This study aimed to analyze the associations of the Phenotypic Aging Index (PAI) with health outcomes, functional outcomes, and health care utilization using UK Biobank data. Specifically, we assessed whether the PAI predicts these outcomes after adjusting for polygenic risk scores (PRS) and demographic an...
JAMDA
October 24, 2025
Vaccination Rates Among Long-Term Care Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on long-term care facilities, particularly nursing homes and assisted living communities (ALCs), leading to high mortality rates among residents. Vaccination of residents and staff in long-term care mitigated virus spread. However, we know little about vaccine up...
Policy Snapshot
October 24, 2025
CMS Revises Memo on State Survey & Certification Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week revised its position on allowed survey activities during a federal government shutdown. States can continue to do some survey work, but contractors or others cannot complete many nursing home inspection functions.
Policy Snapshot
October 24, 2025
CMS Claims Hold Update
CMS has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process claims with service dates of October 1, 2025, and later for certain services impacted by select expired Medicare legislative payment provisions passed under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Exte...
JAMDA
October 23, 2025
Exploring Safety Concerns in Assisted Living Communities: A Qualitative Comparison of Resident, Family, and Staff Perspectives
Safety concerns in assisted living (AL) communities are critical, yet understudied from the perspectives of residents, family caregivers, and staff. This study aimed to explore and compare safety concerns across these 3 groups.
JAMDA
October 23, 2025
Cardiovascular Safety of Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors Compared With Insulin or Sulfonylureas Added to Metformin Among Older People With Diabetes Living in Long-Term Care Facilities
To examine the cardiovascular safety of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors compared with long-acting insulin or sulfonylurea initiation added to metformin in older people with diabetes in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
JAMDA
October 23, 2025
Disrupted Circadian Rhythm of Heart Rate Variability in Pre-frail Adults Compared to Nonfrail Individuals
JAMDA
October 23, 2025
Patterns and Predictors of Reopening Nursing Homes to Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Statewide restrictions on visitors to nursing homes were widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the patterns and predictors of allowing outside visitors after a statewide ban on visitors was lifted.
JAMDA
October 22, 2025