Evidence on associations between marital status and frailty is limited. The objectives of this study were to perform a systematic review for associations between marital status and physical frailty and to perform a meta-analysis to combine findings.
Many nursing home residents have cognitive impairment that affects their decision making. In order to identify potential markers of impaired decision making, we investigated the association between a range of nursing home resident characteristics and impaired decision making in a population-based sample.
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Last week, House Bill (HB) 931 was introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. It proposes new statewide standards for medical directors in nursing homes, aiming to strengthen clinical oversight and accountability in long-term care facilities.