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JAMDA
March 24, 2014
Sarcopenia, a common syndrome in older individuals, is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. Although data exist on the prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older individuals and nursing home residents, there has been no systematic research in hospitalized older ...
JAMDA
November 25, 2013
To examine the potential association between body mass index (BMI) and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) disabilities in a population-based sample of Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians.
JAMDA
October 5, 2021
To examine racial and ethnic disparities in clinical, financial, and mental health outcomes within a diverse sample of hospitalized COVID-19–positive patients in the 60 days postdischarge.
JAMDA
June 16, 2021
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that designed brain gaming interventions to improve cognitive functions of older adults with cognitive impairments, including mild cognitive impairments and dementia.
Policy Snapshot
February 21, 2025
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) Commission, which will address chronic diseases across the United States. The commission will focus on combating a range of chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and m...
Policy Snapshot
June 23, 2025
CMS is implementing several updates to the Nursing Home Care Compare website.
News Release
July 1, 2025
PALTmed and LTC ACO have launched the Value-Based Care (VBC) Joint Alliance. This collaboration aims to help long-term care and assisted living providers engage in Medicare’s value-based care programs, enhancing care quality, maximizing shared savings opportunities, and increasing provider participation in...
JAMDA
June 7, 2025
Antithrombotic therapy, including antiplatelet therapy, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), is increasingly prescribed. These therapies pose complex challenges in patients with hip fracture due to risks of bleeding, risks of thromboembolism, and their potential role as mar...
JAMDA
October 23, 2025
Safety concerns in assisted living (AL) communities are critical, yet understudied from the perspectives of residents, family caregivers, and staff. This study aimed to explore and compare safety concerns across these 3 groups.
JAMDA
October 22, 2025
We developed the Enhancing Advance Care Planning, Geriatric Care and End-of-Life Care Acute Care Team (EAGLEcareACT) program that provided structured training, care pathways, and teleconsultation to nursing homes (NHs). This study examined the association between EAGLEcareACT participation and appropriate ...