JAMDA
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JAMDA
January 30, 2019
Depression and Antidepressants as Potential Risk Factors in Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 18 Longitudinal Studies
To investigate whether depression and/or antidepressants can be a potential risk factor for the development of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
JAMDA
July 27, 2023
Challenges in Completing a Death Certificate after Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED)
In recent years, health care providers and the general public in the United States have gained a greater awareness of Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED) as a last resort option to escape from unbearable suffering, thanks to a growing number of publications, books, and documentaries. However, ...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact—Advancing PALTC Together
As the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine begins its 30th year, we are reflecting on the remarkable impact made possible by the generosity and commitment of our national community.
JAMDA
February 29, 2020
The Effect of Using PARO for People Living With Dementia and Chronic Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
To evaluate the effect of interaction with a robotic seal (PARO) on pain and behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with dementia and chronic pain.
Policy Snapshot
April 12, 2024
Advance Care Planning: Bill Correctly for Services
In a report, the Office of the Inspector General found that Medicare providers who billed for advance care planning (ACP) services in an office setting didn’t always comply with federal requirements.
Policy Snapshot
March 1, 2024
2024 Call for MIPS Improvement Activities is Open
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages you to submit improvement activities for consideration for future years of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The MIPS Annual Call for Improvement Activities process allows clinicians, professional associations, and medical soc...
JAMDA
November 19, 2021
A Robotic Device to Enhance Nursing Home Provider Telepresence During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to face-to-face communication with people residing in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Telemedicine is an alternative, but facility staff may be overburdened with the management of the equipment. Here we introduce the use of a mobile HIP...
JAMDA
September 1, 2015
Reminiscence Therapy Improves Cognitive Functions and Reduces Depressive Symptoms in Elderly People With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Cognitive function impairments and depressive symptoms are common in elderly people with dementia. Previous meta-analyses of outdated and small-scale studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the effects of reminiscence therapy on cognitive functions and depressive symptoms; therefore, we conduc...
JAMDA
October 11, 2019