Policy Snapshot
February 2, 2024
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JAMDA
February 15, 2014
Obesity Can Benefit Survival—A 9-Year Prospective Study in 1614 Chinese Nursing Home Residents
Weight loss has been considered predictive of early mortality in nursing home residents. Lower body mass index, irrespective of weight loss, has also been considered detrimental for survival in community-dwelling older persons. We examined which of the 2 is more important for survival in nursing home resid...
JAMDA
October 1, 2018
The Change in Nursing Home Residents' Preferences Over Time
Nursing home (NH) residents' preferences for everyday living are the foundation for delivering individualized person-centered care. Yet, work has not examined what the most and least important preferences of nursing home residents are and if those preferences change over time.
Policy Snapshot
December 8, 2023
Health Professional Shortage Area: CY 2024 Bonus Payments
See ZIP Codes designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas in 2024 that are eligible for a Medicare Physician Bonus.
JAMDA
January 7, 2022
Breakfast Protein Quality and Muscle Strength in Japanese Older Adults: A Community-Based Longitudinal Study
The amount of breakfast protein intake is important for maintaining muscle strength. However, the effect of breakfast protein quality (ie, bioavailability) remains unclear. We investigated the association between breakfast protein quality and the incidence of muscle weakness.
JAMDA
September 20, 2021
Younger Individuals Increase Their Use of Nursing Homes Following ACA Medicaid Expansion
This study examines the effect of Medicaid eligibility expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the utilization of nursing home services by younger individuals and those covered by Medicaid.
JAMDA
November 6, 2023
Underuse of SARS-CoV-2–Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Little is known about deployment of SARS-CoV-2–neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mab) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), a high-risk population for COVID-19–related complications. We assessed the utilization of mabs in SNFs and identified facility characteristics associated with effective use.
JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Supervised Balance Training and Wii Fit–Based Exercises Lower Falls Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
This study examined the benefits of and differences between 12 weeks of thrice-weekly supervised balance training and an unsupervised at-home balance activity (using the Nintendo Wii Fit) for improving balance and reaction time and lowering falls risk in older individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D...
JAMDA
April 10, 2025
Challenging Yet Rewarding: Staff Experiences in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Rehabilitation
This study explored the experiences and needs of healthcare professionals providing specialized neurorehabilitation for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC) in post-acute and long-term care settings.
JAMDA
November 20, 2025