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Caring for the Ages
October 30, 2015
Pruritus in the Elderly Linked to Atopic-Like Dermatosis
JAMDA
November 18, 2016
Current Prescribing Practices for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Homes
Antibiotic stewardship has been called for across all sites of health care, including nursing homes (NHs). Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are the third most common indication for antibiotics in the NH, and so should be a focus of stewardship. This study audited medical records to identify signs an...
JAMDA
June 16, 2017
Sarcopenia Screened by the SARC-F Questionnaire and Physical Performances of Elderly Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Screening for sarcopenia in daily practice can be challenging. Our objective was to explore whether the SARC-F questionnaire is a valid screening tool for sarcopenia (defined by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health [FNIH] criteria). Moreover, we evaluated the physical performance of older w...
JAMDA
December 30, 2016
Utility of SARC-F for Assessing Physical Function in Elderly Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
A simple and inexpensive tool for screening of sarcopenia would be helpful for clinicians. The present study was performed to determine whether the SARC-F questionnaire is useful in screening of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) for impaired physical function.
JAMDA
June 8, 2020
Temperature in Nursing Home Residents Systematically Tested for SARS-CoV-2
Many nursing home residents infected with SARS-CoV-2 fail to be identified with standard screening for the associated COVID-19 syndrome. Current nursing home COVID-19 screening guidance includes assessment for fever, defined as a temperature of at least 38.0°C. The objective of this study was to describe t...
JAMDA
November 4, 2022
Essential but Excluded: Building Disaster Preparedness Capacity for Home Health Care Workers and Home Care Agencies
COVID-19 has demonstrated the essential role of home care services in supporting community-dwelling older and disabled individuals through a public health emergency. As the pandemic overwhelmed hospitals and nursing homes, home care helped individuals remain in the community and recover from COVID-19 at ho...
Spotlight
October 22, 2024
Futures Builds Leaders, Brings New Enthusiasm for PALTC
The PALTmed and Foundation for PALTC Futures Program starts with a one-day session during the association’s annual conference. However, the connections and information the attendees get last for years and often help shape careers. “The most memorable part of the program for me was the opportunity to meet f...
JAMDA
November 14, 2024
The Meaningful Engagement Assessment for Residents with Dementia in Assisted Living Settings
Providing meaningful activity is a critical dimension of person-centered care for residents with dementia in all settings, including assisted living. Defined broadly as participation in physical, social, and leisure activities that provide meaning and value to the person and are tailored to individualized ...
JAMDA
July 27, 2017