JAMDA
November 18, 2023
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JAMDA
October 28, 2019
Deprescribing as a Clinical Improvement Focus
Polypharmacy is a concern in the practice of geriatrics because of consequences such as adverse drug events and poorer quality of life. Deprescribing, a response to polypharmacy, refers to the systematic, programmed, and appropriate reduction in drug number and dose. Although now broadly recognized, challe...
Policy Snapshot
November 1, 2024
Ask Congress to Support New Bill Preventing Medicare Payment Cuts
Without congressional action, the budget neutrality requirements mandated by the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule will cause the Conversion Factor (CF) to decrease from approximately $33.29 to $32.36 starting January 1, 2025. This 2.8% reduction marks the fifth consecutive year ...
CPG Pocket Guides
3Ds: Delirium, Dementia and Depression Pocket Guide (Set of 5)
As the population ages, many adults will suffer one or more of the 3Ds: Delirium, Dementia and Depression. At times, these symptoms overlap and occur simultaneously. Recognize the difference with this pocket guide reference tool and provide proper treatment. Know what surveyors are looking for and learn th...
JAMDA
July 18, 2020
Effects of Home-Based Physical Exercise on Days at Home and Cost-Effectiveness in Pre-Frail and Frail Persons: Randomized Controlled Trial
Frailty increases the risks of hospitalization, institutionalization, and death. Our objective was to study the effects of home-based physical exercise on the number of days spent at home among pre-frail and frail persons, versus usual care. In addition, utilization and costs of health care and social serv...
JAMDA
January 19, 2022
Home, but Not Homebound: A Prospective Analysis of Persons Living With Dementia
Homebound persons living with dementia may have increased difficulty accessing needed care in the community. This study identifies factors associated with becoming homebound among a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries with newly identified dementia.
JAMDA
July 25, 2020
Home First! Identification of Hospitalized Patients for Home-Based Models of Care
To determine the proportion of hospitalized inpatients suitable for an acute and subacute home-based inpatient bed substitutive service, to examine the ability of treating teams to identify suitable patients for this service, and to examine potential barriers toward inpatients receiving home-based care. ...
JAMDA
April 26, 2016
“There's No Place Like Home”: A Scoping Review on the Impact of Homelike Residential Care Models on Resident-, Family-, and Staff-Related Outcomes
There is increasing emphasis on promoting “homelike” residential care models enabling care-dependent people to continue living in a self-determined manner. Yet, little is known about the outcomes of homelike residential care models.
JAMDA
June 23, 2016
Prevalence and Medication Management of Dementia by a Medical Practice Providing Onsite Care in Assisted Living
Assisted living (AL) is an important provider of long-term residential care to people with dementia, but little research has used clinician's records—arguably the most reliable and valid source of medically related information. This article uses clinician records to examine the prevalence of dementia,...
JAMDA
July 5, 2020