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JAMDA

August 10, 2021

Sex Differences in the Associations of Handgrip Strength and Asymmetry With Multimorbidity: Evidence From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

To determine the sex-specific associations of handgrip strength (HGS) and asymmetry with incident multimorbidity and examine whether these relationships differ by sex.

JAMDA

September 27, 2017

Sex Differences in the Circumstances Leading to Falls: Evidence From Real-Life Falls Captured on Video in Long-Term Care

Falls are a major health concern for older adults. Understanding sex differences in fall circumstances may guide the design of fall management plans specifically to men and women. In this study, analyzed real-life falls captured on video to compare scenarios leading to falls between men and women in 2 long...

JAMDA

October 3, 2015

Sex in Nursing Homes: A Survey of Nursing Home Policies Governing Resident Sexual Activity

To identify nursing home (NH) standards related to sexual activity and sexual relationships for residents through a nationwide survey of directors of nursing (DONs).

JAMDA

February 24, 2025

Sex-Specific Body Composition Profile Determined by Pelvic Computed Tomography Associated with Mortality in Older Patients with Hip Fracture

Previous research has demonstrated notable differences in body composition and mortality risk following hip fracture between sexes. This study aimed to investigate the sex-specific associations between body composition profile and mortality in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.

JAMDA

March 20, 2025

Sex-Specific Fall Trajectories and Associated Self-Reported Risk Factors: A Prospective Analysis of the 3-Year 5-Country DO-HEALTH Trial

Few studies have explored specific trajectories or patterns of falls over time in older adults, and the role of sex and self-reported risk factors for these trajectories were overlooked. This study aimed to identify sex-specific fall trajectories over 3 years and the self-reported risk factors associated w...

Caring for the Ages

April 25, 2024

SGLT-2 Inhibitors for the Management of Heart Failure

Caring for the Ages

November 2, 2022

Shaping the Future of Eldercare

Caring for the Ages

March 2, 2015

Share Your Choosing Wisely Stories with AMDA

Caring for the Ages

March 2, 2015

Share Your Choosing Wisely Stories With Colleagues

JAMDA

February 1, 2025

Shared Decision-Making on Tobacco Smoking by Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities: Care Professionals’ Perspectives

Older adults with physical or cognitive disabilities may need to move to residential care facilities (RCFs). Some older adults smoke tobacco and become dependent on their care professionals to continue smoking. Care professionals need to balance an individual resident’s quality of life and well-being with ...