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JAMDA
August 24, 2023
New absolute and normalized handgrip strength (HGS) cut-points may not yield similar predictive value for cognitive performance. We sought to determine the associations of (1) each absolute and normalized weakness cut-point, and (2) compounding weakness on future cognitive impairment in older Americans.
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JAMDA
February 23, 2023
Independent living is desirable for many older adults. Although several factors such as physical and cognitive functions are important predictors for nursing home placement (NHP), it is also reported that socioeconomic status (SES) affects the risk of NHP. In this study, we aimed to examine whether an indi...
JAMDA
December 27, 2017
JAMDA
February 2, 2018
JAMDA
July 22, 2018
To examine the associations of 3 measures of prefracture health status (physical function, mental function, and comorbidity count) with trajectories of physical and mental function at 1.5, 3, 6, and 12 months after hip fracture surgery.
Caring for the Ages
October 30, 2015
Caring for the Ages
September 5, 2018
Practice Resource
February 17, 2026
This paper provides an exploration of the facility assessment process in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), emphasizing the critical role of the medical director.
JAMDA
July 18, 2022
The pandemic has uncovered a broad lack of understanding of the role of the Medical Director in Canadian Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes. Our objectives were to identify the current demographics and practices of LTC Medical Directors, discover how the pandemic affected their practice habits, and inform the cont...
Practice Resource
July 31, 2025
PALTmed (Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association) advocates that medical directors lead the way in setting the standard for appropriate clinical care practices to improve quality within post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities. Medical directors may fulfill the leadership role in collabo...