JAMDA
October 25, 2019
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JAMDA
September 6, 2019
Polypharmacy and Kidney Function in Community-Dwelling Adults Age 60 Years and Older: A Prospective Observational Study
Information on the impact of polypharmacy on kidney function in older adults is limited. We prospectively investigated the association between intake of total number of drugs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and kidney function.
JAMDA
June 26, 2015
Education and Executive Function Mediate Engagement in Advance Care Planning in Early Cognitive Impairment
Advance care planning (ACP) is an important component to holistic care for people with early cognitive impairment (ECI) who are generally still mentally capable of making rational decisions. This study explores the willingness of people with ECI to engage in ACP and how clinical and behavioral variables sh...
JAMDA
September 23, 2019
Optimizing Prescribing of Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care (OPAL): A Stepped-Wedge Trial
Inappropriate antipsychotic prescribing is a key quality indicator by which clinical outcomes might be monitored and improved in long-term care (LTC), but limited evidence exists on the most effective strategies for reducing inappropriate antipsychotic use.
JAMDA
June 27, 2022
Examining the Effect of the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Home Care Recipients’ Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Capacity
To examine the effect of the pandemic on, and factors associated with, change in home care (HC) recipients’ capacity for instrumental activities of daily living.
Spotlight
April 5, 2024
Meet Our New President: Rajeev Kumar
Rajeev Kumar, MD, CMD, FACP, AMDA’s 2024-2025 president, epitomizes a great volunteer leader. He has been active in the Society, as well as his state chapter, for over 15 years. He has been an accomplished leader and a team player serving on the Society’s many committees and the board. As president, he say...
JAMDA
May 22, 2025
Impact of Polypharmacy on Self-Rated Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A 3-Year SONIC Study
Previous studies have reported that polypharmacy (PP) is associated with objective health indicators, such as falls or a decline in physical function. However, few studies have examined the relationship between PP and subjective health indicators, such as self-rated health (SRH). Therefore, this study exam...
JAMDA
May 30, 2025
Screening/Diagnosing Sarcopenia with Machine Learning–Powered Risk Assessment: The SARCO X Study
Sarcopenia imposes significant morbidity and economic burden on health care systems, underscoring the critical need for early/effective screening and diagnosis. This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML)-based algorithm to facilitate the screening/diagnosis of sarcopenia.
JAMDA
September 1, 2023
Associations of Various Physical Activities with Mortality and Life Expectancy are Mediated by Telomere Length
Physical activity (PA) and telomeres both contribute to healthy aging and longevity. To investigate the optimal dosage of various PA for longevity and the role of telomere length in PA and mortality.
Spotlight
March 22, 2024