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The Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study in Relation to Cognitive Function

JAMDA
July 14, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia in older adults, affects quality of life and physical performance. However, evidence is limited, and the impact of cognitive decline and frailty remains unclear. The objective of this study was to...

Association Between Low Calf Circumference and Incident Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A 3-Year Prospective Cohort Study

JAMDA
July 14, 2025
Calf circumference (CC) is a widely acknowledged indicator of skeletal muscle mass within the current consensus among experts. Nevertheless, the relationship between low calf circumference and new-onset sarcopenia remains unclear within the realm of...

Staff Satisfaction and Burnout in Assisted Living and Validity of the DCW Job Satisfaction Scale

JAMDA
July 12, 2025
Professional caregivers (ie, direct care workers) provide the majority of support for long-term care residents. Unfortunately, they have consistently high turnover, which is associated with low job satisfaction and decreased care quality. Most...

Magnesium Depletion Score as a Novel Predictor of Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study From NHANES

JAMDA
July 11, 2025
Magnesium (Mg) deficiency may accelerate neurodegenerative disease progression, but current cognitive impairment biomarkers have significant limitations. This study aimed to investigate the association between Mg depletion score (MDS) and cognitive...

A Multi-Outcome Prognostic Model for Community-Dwelling Older Adults Admitted to Skilled Nursing Facilities for Post-Acute Care

JAMDA
July 11, 2025
Nearly 20% of hospitalized older adults are discharged to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for short-term rehabilitation. Many subsequently experience adverse outcomes, such as hospital readmissions, transitioning to long-term care rather than...

Clinical Pathways for Diagnosing Neurocognitive Disorders: Insights From Process Mining a Memory Clinic Cohort

JAMDA
July 11, 2025
Process mining (PM) has only recently been used in medicine. Its implementation in the dementia field could be valuable, considering the epidemiologic breadth of the condition and its economic implications. This proof-of-concept study aims to apply...

Normative Data for Timed-Up-and-Go and One-Leg-Standing for 66-Year-Old Koreans: A Nationwide Study

JAMDA
July 11, 2025
To investigate updated, sex-stratified normative data for timed-up-and-go and one-leg-standing tests among 66-year-old Koreans.

The Effect of Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Spending on Nursing Home Care Quality in the United States

JAMDA
July 11, 2025
The number of US states operating Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs grew from 8 to 24 between 2004 and 2019, driven by the challenges of an aging population. Significant heterogeneity exists across states in program...

Mental Health–Related Quality Indicators for Long-Term Care: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study

JAMDA
July 10, 2025
Despite the high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in long-term care settings, there are no mental health–related quality indicators mandated for use in Australia. This study aimed to gain national consensus on...

Development and Validation of the Care Risk Perception Scale (CRPS) for Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities

JAMDA
July 10, 2025
Global aging has increased the demand for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) for older adults with dementia. This challenge is further exacerbated by systemic barriers such as insufficient infrastructure and a shortage of trained caregivers within...