JAMDA
June 18, 2019
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JAMDA
March 13, 2014
Psychotropic Drugs in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease: A Longitudinal Study by the Registry of Dementias of Girona (ReDeGi) in Catalonia, Spain
Psychotropic drugs are usually prescribed to deal with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, especially when nonpharmacologic approaches are not available or have limited efficacy. Poor outcomes and serious adverse events of the drugs used must be addressed, and risk-benefit ratios need to be ...
JAMDA
April 19, 2014
Computer-Assisted Direct Observation of Behavioral Agitation, Engagement, and Affect in Long-Term Care Residents
The objectives of the current research were (1) to test and evaluate the investigator-designed Behavior, Engagement, and Affect Measure (BEAM) touchpad direct observational data collection tool, and (2) to implement this tool to investigate residents' patterns of behavioral agitation, engagement, affe...
JAMDA
July 1, 2014
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Addressing Malnutrition in Health Care: An Updated Strategy From the feedM.E. Global Study Group
The prevalence of malnutrition ranges up to 50% among patients in hospitals worldwide, and disease-related malnutrition is all too common in long-term and other health care settings as well. Regrettably, the numbers have not improved over the past decade. The consequences of malnutrition are serious, inclu...
JAMDA
April 7, 2014
Body-Mass Index and Mortality in Incident Dementia: A Cohort Study on 11,398 Patients From SveDem, the Swedish Dementia Registry
Body mass index (BMI) is used worldwide as an indirect measure of nutritional status and has been shown to be associated with mortality. Controversy exists over the cut points associated with lowest mortality, particularly in older populations. In patients suffering from dementia, information on BMI and mo...
JAMDA
January 5, 2024
Geriatric Genital Dermatology
As women age, hormonal changes set the stage for a variety of vulvovaginal pathologies. Health care providers in long-term care facilities should be able to recognize and treat these conditions, especially because residents may be unable to communicate their discomfort. The objective of this article is to ...
JAMDA
August 24, 2023
Outcomes and Readmissions after Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Octogenarians: A Contemporary Analysis
The outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman device in octogenarians are unknown as this population was underrepresented in major clinical trials. This study aims at examining the causes and outcomes of readmission after LAAO.
JAMDA
November 29, 2023
Age-Friendly Framework in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care: Implementing the 4Ms in Long-Term Care
Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States that uses a framework to ensure high-quality, person-centered care for...
JAMDA
February 12, 2024
Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia: Focus on Shared Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia are highly prevalent chronic and debilitating conditions, especially affecting the older population. This review focuses on possible common pathophysiological mechanisms that could explain the association between the 2 conditions.
JAMDA
December 18, 2023
Protective Effects Against Dementia Undergo Different Statin Type, Intensity, and Cumulative Dose in Older Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
This study investigated the relationship between statin use and dementia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). It also assessed the impact of various statin types, dosage intensity, and cumulative doses on dementia risk.
