Caring for the Ages
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JAMDA
December 29, 2021
Transforming Direct Care Jobs, Reimagining Long-Term Services and Supports
The diverse array of individuals who receive long-term services and supports share one common experience, which is the need for assistance with personal care and/or other daily activities. The direct care workers (including nursing assistants, home health aides, and personal care aides) who provide this as...
JAMDA
October 20, 2021
Ability of 3 Frailty Measures to Predict Short-Term Outcomes in Older Patients Admitted for Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
To evaluate the ability of 3 commonly used frailty measures to predict short-term clinical outcomes in older patients admitted for post-acute inpatient rehabilitation.
Policy Snapshot
May 10, 2024
Medicare Shared Savings Program: Prepare to Apply and Register for June 5 Webinar
The Medicare Shared Savings Program will accept applications through the ACO Management System starting May 20, 2024. Applications must be submitted by noon ET on June 17, 2024. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) interested in Advance Investment Payments or the ACO Primary Care Flex Model must first app...
JAMDA
March 21, 2023
Changes in Satisfaction with Meaningful Activities and Onset of Depressive Symptoms among Community-Dwelling Japanese Older Adults: A Population-Based Study Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to clarify the association between changes in satisfaction with meaningful activities and the occurrence of depressive symptoms before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
JAMDA
September 16, 2022
Combined Effects of Cognitive Impairment and Nutritional Trajectories on Functional Recovery for Older Patients after Hip-Fracture Surgery
Malnutrition and cognitive impairment are associated with poor functional recovery in older adults following hip-fracture surgery. This study examined the combined effects of cognitive impairment and nutritional trajectories on postoperative functional recovery for older adults following hip-fracture surge...
JAMDA
July 27, 2017
Heterogeneity of Different Tools for Detecting the Prevalence of Frailty in Nursing Homes: Feasibility and Meaning of Different Approaches
The identification of frail individuals has been recognized as a priority for the effective implementation of healthy aging strategies. Only a limited number of studies have examined frailty in nursing homes, and there is a big heterogeneity in the methods used. The primary objective of this study was to d...
JAMDA
June 3, 2025
CMS Quality Star Ratings for Nursing Homes Change Frequently: A Descriptive Analysis of Trends From 2009 to 2020
Nursing Home Compare star ratings are closely watched by hospital delivery systems, policymakers, and consumers as measures of care quality. However, very little is known about the degree to which nursing homes can or do move between star ratings, what we refer to as performance mobility. This study addres...
JAMDA
May 23, 2024
The Use of Person-Centered Outcome Measures to Support Integrated Palliative Care for Older People: A Systematic Review
The aim was to synthesize evidence on the use of person-centered outcome measures to facilitate integrated palliative care for older people and build a logic model depicting the mechanisms through which person-centered outcome measures support integrated care.
JAMDA
August 14, 2020