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April 26, 2024
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JAMDA
February 23, 2021
Observations of Polypharmacy and Interactions on Varying COVID-19 Medication Regimens in Nursing Home Residents
JAMDA
May 18, 2016
Observed Blood Pressure and Mortality Among People Aged 65 Years and Older: A Community-Based Cohort Study
The 2014 Eighth Joint National Committee guidelines for hypertension management emphasize the upper limit of blood pressure (BP) as the target for treatment in the elderly population. Given the uncertainty regarding optimal BP range, we aimed to investigate the association between observed BP and subsequen...
JAMDA
May 17, 2024
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oxygenation in Very Old Adults: A Propensity-Score Match Study
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) escalates with advancing age. Although the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the standard measure for assessing OSA severity, it does not account for additional oximetric parameters that may influence disease progression in older adults. This study aimed to evalu...
Caring for the Ages
July 31, 2023
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Promoting Safe Sexual Activity in Residents: An Interview
Caring for the Ages
December 24, 2019
Off-Label Use of Gabapentinoids: A New Paradigm
Caring for the Ages
September 28, 2023
Ohio Calling: Never a Busy Signal for Caring Colleagues
Policy Snapshot
March 20, 2026
OIG Flags Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use in Nursing Homes
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some nursing homes inappropriately administered antipsychotic drugs to residents with dementia, exposing them to serious health risks. Based on 40 focused inspections conducted by the Centers for Medi...
Policy Snapshot
September 22, 2025
OIG Highlights Oversight Gaps in Medicare: Remote Patient Monitoring Growth and Nursing Home Fall Reporting
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released two studies highlighting areas where oversight is needed to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of Medicare services.
Policy Snapshot
June 23, 2025