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JAMDA
March 3, 2020
Studies examining the effects of statins after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) excluded frail older adults, especially nursing home (NH) residents, and few examined functional outcomes. Older NH residents may benefit less from statins and be particularly susceptible to adverse drug events like myopathy-r...
JAMDA
August 5, 2019
Basic and translational studies have found statin treatment may have beneficial effects on bone metabolism; however, whether statins reduce the risk of fractures in older adults is still in debate. Therefore, we aimed to summarize the up-to-date evidence on risk of fracture among older individuals with sta...
JAMDA
April 3, 2023
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted the mental health functioning of older adults residing in long-term care (LTC) settings. This study examines the impact of the lockdown on anxiety symptoms over time in LTC residents.
JAMDA
May 8, 2019
Fear of falling (FoF) is common after hip fracture and can impede functional recovery because of activity restriction. The Fear of falling InTervention in HIP fracture geriatric rehabilitation (FIT-HIP intervention) was designed to target FoF and consequently to improve mobility. The aim of this study was ...
JAMDA
August 10, 2017
Protein-rich supplements are used widely to prevent and manage malnutrition in older adults. We previously showed that 30 g whey protein ingestion, 3 hours before a buffet meal, suppressed energy intake in young, but not in older men. Information about the impact of the timing of ingestion of protein drink...
JAMDA
January 9, 2021
Mobility interventions have been shown to mitigate functional decline in various clinical populations; however, the effects of mobility programs in older hospitalized patients are unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of unstructured mobility programs on physical activity, physi...
JAMDA
June 18, 2015
To examine effects on symptoms of agitation and depression in nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia participating in a robot-assisted group activity with the robot seal Paro.
JAMDA
January 22, 2016
Dietary intake in frail old adults is often lower than estimated needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an energy-dense oral supplement on nutritional status, food intake, and physical function in residents living in care residential homes.
JAMDA
January 23, 2020
To determine the efficacy of fall intervention programs in nursing homes (NHs) and the generalizability of these interventions to people living with cognitive impairment and dementia.
JAMDA
July 21, 2017
To assess efficacy and safety of citalopram compared to quetiapine and olanzapine for the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).