JAMDA
February 1, 2016
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JAMDA
March 24, 2016
Central Nervous System-Acting Medicines and Risk of Hospital Admission for Confusion, Delirium, or Dementia
Most studies assessing the effect of central nervous system (CNS)-acting medicines on cognitive disturbances have focused on the use of individual medicines. The impact on cognitive function when another CNS-acting medicine is added to a patient's treatment regimen is not well known.
JAMDA
March 21, 2018
Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: II. Psychotropics
Falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Earlier studies showed that psychotropic medication use increases the risk of falls. The aim of this study is to update the current knowledge by providing a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on psychotropic medication use and falls in...
JAMDA
February 21, 2018
Effects of Psychosocial Interventions for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia on the Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Dementia is often accompanied by neuropsychiatric symptoms. Psychotropic drugs for the treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms are frequently used to manage these problems, but they are of limited effectiveness and can have serious side effects. Psychosocial interventions are advocated as first line treatme...
JAMDA
July 5, 2018
The Effect of Xerostomic Medication on Oral Health in Persons With Dementia
Medication-induced hyposalivation can increase the risk for oral complications, including dental caries and tooth loss. This problem is particularly important in people with dementia because of their declining ability to maintain oral care. The objective of this study was to describe the association betwee...
JAMDA
February 10, 2015
Thromboembolic Prevention in Frail Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Practical Algorithm
Atrial fibrillation is a common condition in the elderly, and the incidence of thromboembolic events secondary to atrial fibrillation increases with age. Antithrombotic therapy effectively prevents stroke and systemic embolism but also exposes patients to the risk of bleeding. Because the risk of bleeding ...
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JAMDA
April 8, 2021
Proceedings from an International Virtual Townhall: Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Themes from Long-Term Care
Residents of long-term care (LTC) homes have suffered disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic, from the virus itself and often from the imposition of lockdown measures. Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario, in collaboration with interRAI and the International Federation on Aging, hosted a virtu...
Caring for the Ages
February 1, 2026
Uncertified but Responsible: CNA Orientation Gaps Put Residents at Risk
While teaching a CNA class on death and dying, I asked my students how they explained a resident’s passing to others. One young nursing assistant raised her hand: “We are told to say the resident has gone to Montana.” I phoned the nursing director from the facility and asked if she was aware that the nurs...
JAMDA
November 10, 2022
Veterans Health Administration Models of Community-Based Long-Term Care: State of the Science
The complex care needs of older adults arising at the intersection of age-related illnesses, military service, and social barriers have presented challenges to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for decades. In response, the VA has invested in centers that integrate research, education, and clinica...
