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JAMDA
September 16, 2025
Relative Hypothermia and Gray Matter Atrophy in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Relative hypothermia is associated with tau accumulation. Furthermore, elucidating the association with changes in brain structure may be useful for the early detection and prevention of dementia. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between relative hypothermia and brain volume, especial...
News Release
March 29, 2023
2023 Choosing Wisely Champions
Two clinical teams have been named 2023 Choosing Wisely® Champions by AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. The award honors individual clinicians and teams of clinicians who have gone above and beyond to make significant contributions to advance the ideals of the ABIM Foundation’s...
JAMDA
October 3, 2015
Sex in Nursing Homes: A Survey of Nursing Home Policies Governing Resident Sexual Activity
To identify nursing home (NH) standards related to sexual activity and sexual relationships for residents through a nationwide survey of directors of nursing (DONs).
JAMDA
March 27, 2020
Health Data Sharing in US Nursing Homes: A Mixed Methods Study
(1) To understand the extent to which nursing homes have the capability for data sharing and (2) to explore nursing home leaders' perceptions of data sharing with other health care facilities and with residents and family members.
JAMDA
January 8, 2023
Validation of the Standardized Function Data Elements among Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Residents
To examine the distribution of admission and discharge functional abilities among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay. Further, to assess the validity of the standardized discharge self-care and mobility data by examining their association to community discharg...
JAMDA
December 27, 2022
Long-Term Care Preferences and Sexual Orientation–A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The number of sexual and gender minority older adults who require long-term care is steadily increasing. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the evidence related to preference for long-term care with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
JAMDA
March 25, 2019
The Impact of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Presence on Nursing Home Survey Deficiencies
Each year states are required to survey nursing homes (NHs), including issuing deficiency citations when regulatory standards are not met. These deficiency citations can have substantial consequences for NHs. Because it is imperative that the survey process is conducted consistently across facilities, this...
JAMDA
June 11, 2020
Health Outcomes of Immigrants in Nursing Homes: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study in Ontario, Canada
Older adults account for a significant portion of Canadian immigrants, yet characteristics and health outcomes of older immigrants in nursing homes have not been studied. We aimed to describe the prevalence of immigrants living in nursing homes, their characteristics, and their hospitalization and mortalit...
JAMDA
August 12, 2017