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JAMDA

December 5, 2020

Handgrip Weakness and Asymmetry Independently Predict the Development of New Activity Limitations: Results from Analyses of Longitudinal Data from the US Health and Retirement Study

Examining strength asymmetries in assessments of muscle function may improve screenings for limitations in independent living tasks such as instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). We sought to determine the associations between handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry and future IADL limitations in aging ...

JAMDA

April 27, 2023

Handling With Care: Attending to Staff Burdens in Implementation of Quality of Care Initiatives in Nursing Homes

Caring for the Ages

June 2, 2015

Hands-On Training Helps Manage Dementia Behaviors

Spotlight

July 3, 2024

Have Passion for a Project or Enthusiasm for Educating? PALTC25 Wants Your Session Proposals

With PALTC24 still fresh in your mind, it’s time to submit proposals for education sessions at PALTC25 in Charlotte, NC, in March. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives and work of your colleagues, address challenges and issues many are facing, and start productive conversations that r...

Caring for the Ages

January 27, 2016

Have the Conversation Early: Research Proxies in Alzheimer’s Disease

JAMDA

February 29, 2024

Having a Say in Patient Care: Factors Associated with High and Low Voice among Home Care Workers

To identify factors associated with high and low “voice”—or level of input in patient care decisions—among home care workers (HCWs), an often marginalized workforce that provides care in the home to older adults and those with chronic conditions.

Caring for the Ages

April 27, 2018

Hawaii Sixth State to Allow Medical Aid in Dying

Caring for the Ages

June 8, 2024

Heads Up: Considerations for Falls With Minor Head Impact in Long-Term Care

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Healing Together

This resource list is intended to provide a variety of articles, tools, research papers, websites, and blogs on topics that support wellbeing. Categories include Provider Self-Care, Health Care Worker Stress/Issues, Trauma, Grieving/Mourning, Hotlines for National Centers, and Free Mobile Apps.

JAMDA

August 23, 2013

Health Care and Personal Care Needs Among Residents in Nursing Homes, Group Homes, and Congregate Housing in Japan: Why Does Transition Occur, and Where Can the Frail Elderly Establish a Permanent Residence?

Japan has had high rates of transition to nursing homes from other long term care facilities. It has been hypothesized that care transitions occur because a resident's condition deteriorates. The aim of the present study was to compare the health care and personal care needs of residents in nursing ho...