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JAMDA
August 3, 2023
The Macro Impact of Microtransitions in Post-acute and Long-Term Care
The care transitions concept emerged in medical literature more than 40 years ago, with an exponential rise in publications dedicated to its exploration since that time. It is generally accepted that older patients are particularly vulnerable during care transitions because of complex medical comorbidity, ...
Caring for the Ages
April 27, 2021
The Many Benefits of the Futures Program
Caring for the Ages
June 30, 2018
The Many Roles of the Social Services Professional
JAMDA
April 21, 2016
The Martin Vigorimeter Represents a Reliable and More Practical Tool Than the Jamar Dynamometer to Assess Handgrip Strength in the Geriatric Patient
Geriatric patients with low skeletal muscle mass and strength generally have a relatively poor clinical outcome following acute illness. Therefore, it is recommended to routinely assess skeletal muscle mass and strength in patients admitted to the acute care geriatric ward. Handgrip strength is generally m...
Caring for the Ages
May 6, 2020
The MDS and Silos, in Theory and Practice
JAMDA
November 14, 2024
The Meaningful Engagement Assessment for Residents with Dementia in Assisted Living Settings
Providing meaningful activity is a critical dimension of person-centered care for residents with dementia in all settings, including assisted living. Defined broadly as participation in physical, social, and leisure activities that provide meaning and value to the person and are tailored to individualized ...
JAMDA
December 3, 2013
The Measurement of Disability in the Elderly: A Systematic Review of Self-Reported Questionnaires
To analyze the contents and formats of general self-reported questionnaires on disability that are designed for and/or are widely applied in the elderly population to depict a complete picture of this field and help researchers to choose proper tools more efficiently.
Caring for the Ages
March 2, 2015
The Medical Directors' Story: CMDs Are Key to Quality Care
Caring for the Ages
May 6, 2020