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JAMDA
January 21, 2026
Infectious diseases are a major concern for patients dwelling in long-term care facilities and cause significant morbidity and mortality. is a leading bacterial pathogen in this population, and infection can lead to invasive disease (IED) such as complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or sepsis. Despi...
JAMDA
December 9, 2018
To explore how oral problems, chewing problems, dry mouth, and swallowing difficulties cluster and whether their burden is associated with nutritional status, eating habits, gastrointestinal symptoms, psychological well-being, and mortality among institutionalized residents.
JAMDA
January 21, 2016
This study investigated the overlap among 3 different definitions of potentially harmful medication (PHM) use and the corresponding associations with resident quality of life and mortality.
JAMDA
June 6, 2014
The purpose of the study was to examine the frequency of burdensome care transitions at the end of life, the difference between different types of residential care facilities, and the changes occurring between 2002 and 2008.
JAMDA
October 5, 2020
The strain on health care systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased psychological distress among health care workers (HCWs). As this global crisis continues with little signs of abatement, we examine burnout and associated factors among HCWs.
Spotlight
April 28, 2025
PALTmed’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium on June 4 will enable clinicians and other leaders working in the post-acute and long-term care continuum to learn and discuss how business trends are impacting their daily work, the quality of care for their patients, and the effectiveness of their teams....
Spotlight
April 27, 2026
After the success of last year’s inaugural Business of Medicine Symposium, the decision was quickly made to do it annually. The 2026 event, which will be held virtually on June 3, will feature interactive discussions and presentations on the latest industry trends—with a special focus on value-based care (...
JAMDA
January 31, 2017
Many studies have investigated the association between markers for peripheral inflammation and risk of dementia, but the results have been conflicting. We aimed to evaluate the association between a specific inflammation marker, C-reactive protein (CRP), and dementia in an elderly Asian community cohort.
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Caring for the Ages
September 28, 2015
Caring for the Ages
May 27, 2016