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JAMDA
January 29, 2026
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JAMDA
January 28, 2026
Hearing Loss and Aggressive Behavior: Results From a Large, Retrospective Study of Older Adults Receiving Home Care Services in 2 US States
To examine the relationship between hearing difficulty and aggressive behavior among adults aged ≥65 years receiving Medicaid home care services in 2 US states.
JAMDA
January 28, 2026
Osteosarcopenia Is Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment in Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The study aimed to explore the association between the combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.
JAMDA
January 27, 2026
Falls in the Nursing Home: The Impact of Staffing Levels and Agency Staff Use on Injurious Falls
A recent investigation between staffing patterns in nursing homes (NH) and quality outcomes has not occurred. Our objective was to examine whether staffing levels and utilization of agency staff are associated with injurious falls in NHs.
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2026
PALTmed Advocates to Overturn Facility-Based Payment Cuts to SNF Clinicians
In response to payment changes stemming from CMS’ 2026 practice expense (PE) methodology updates, PALTmed is continuing its advocacy and education efforts focused on clinician reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). PALTmed has raised concerns that CMS’ revised meth...
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2026
House Advances HHS Funding Bill With Key Health-Care Extensions
Last week, the House voted 341–88 to pass a bill providing full-year funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The package includes several major health-care provisions and program extensions important to providers, patients, and long-term care stakeholders. The package is part of a De...
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Association Between Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan
With a close relation between constipation and fecal incontinence, constipation is thought to be a risk factor for fecal incontinence in older adults. However, the limited number of studies available have provided inconsistent results. We conducted a large-sample population-based study to evaluate the asso...
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Evaluating Emergency Department Transfers for Falls in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Single-Site Observational Study of Witnessed and Unwitnessed Falls
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of delirium, infection, and care fragmentation. The objective of th...
JAMDA
January 24, 2026
Differential Associations of Total and Added Sugar Intake With Frailty in Older Adults: Analysis From a National Survey
To elucidate the differential associations between total and added sugar consumption and frailty risk in older Korean adults.
JAMDA
January 24, 2026