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JAMDA

October 7, 2014

The Effect of Hospice on Hospitalizations of Nursing Home Residents

Hospice enrollment is known to reduce risk of hospitalizations for nursing home residents who use it. We examined whether residing in facilities with a higher hospice penetration: (1) reduces hospitalization risk for nonhospice residents; and (2) decreases hospice-enrolled residents' hospitalization r...
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...