JAMDA
October 31, 2025
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JAMDA
October 10, 2025
In-Hospital Professional Oral Health Management is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Older Adults With Acute Pneumonia
Pneumonia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. Although oral health care can prevent pneumonia, limited data exist on hospital-based interventions after onset. This study investigates the association between professional oral health management (POHM) by hospital dentistry an...
JAMDA
October 28, 2025
Exercise Interventions Involving Minimal Equipment for Community-Dwelling Adults With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Although exercise is an appealing nonpharmacological intervention for patients with dementia, the use of specialized equipment or facility in some interventions limits its translation into community settings. However, the effectiveness of minimal equipment exercise programs is unclear. We aimed to synthesi...
JAMDA
October 28, 2025
Hip Fracture Geriatric (HIP-G) Index: Predicting 12-Month Mortality in Older Adults With Hip Fracture
Hip fractures in older adults are associated with high mortality, disability, and functional decline. Although tools like the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) are validated for risk stratification, their use is limited in acute care due to time constraints and the need for comprehensive interviews. ...
JAMDA
October 29, 2025
Diagnostic Accuracy of Fall Risk Screening Tools in Older Individuals: A Systematic Review With Bivariate Random-Effects Meta-Analysis
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the most commonly used fall risk screening tools in older individuals from different settings.
JAMDA
March 26, 2025
Kinematic Insights Into Older Adult Fall-Related Head Impacts: Boundary Conditions and Injury Risk
To quantify real-world impact conditions of falls, which cause 50% to 90% of older adult traumatic brain injuries, and reconstruct them using dummy headforms to analyze kinematics and injury outcomes.
JAMDA
November 21, 2025
Pinch Strength vs Handgrip Strength for Screening Sarcopenia and Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Older Adults
Handgrip strength (HGS) is a cornerstone of sarcopenia assessment, but its utility for screening is debated, partly because of its role as both a screener and a diagnostic component. This study aimed to evaluate pinch strength, a measure of fine motor function, as an alternative to HGS for predicting sarco...
Policy Snapshot
April 29, 2022
Report Shows Long-Term Care Staffing Shortages By State
A recent report from the Seniorly Resource Center breaks down long-term care facility staffing shortages by state and notes that an average of about one-quarter of long-term care facilities have reported shortages in nursing staff so far in 2022, an increase from 16% in 2020.
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2024
CMS Provides Additional Information on G2211 Code
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an MLN Matters Article on the new G2211 code. AMDA realizes that there have been questions about this code. In our communications, we understand that CMS is also developing an FAQ document. We continue to work closely with other specialty s...
Policy Snapshot
December 15, 2023
Billing for Flu, Pneumococcal, and COVID-19 Vaccines
For flu, pneumococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines furnished on or after July 1, 2023, to patients staying in a Medicare Part A-covered skilled nursing facility (SNF), immunizers can no longer bill Medicare directly.
