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Factors Associated With Initial Type of Long-Term Services and Supports Among Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries

JAMDA
February 5, 2026
To examine the association between individual characteristics and type of initial long-term services and supports (LTSS) among older adults receiving Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) or nursing home (NH) care.

Echoes of Care: How Unions and Ownership Shape Resident Voice

JAMDA
February 5, 2026
To examine whether unionized nursing homes in New York State show different levels of resident voice—measured through formal complaints—and how ownership relates to these patterns.

Analgesic Stewardship After Hip Fracture: An Urgent Call to Action

JAMDA
February 5, 2026
We read with great interest the study by Grove et al,1 which offers an important and timely insight into analgesic prescribing among older adults admitted to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) after hip fracture. The ability to capture dispensing...

Association of Brain Atrophy with Subjective and Objective Hearing Assessments in Older Adults

JAMDA
February 3, 2026
To investigate associations between objective and subjective hearing assessments, cognitive function, and brain atrophy in older adults, which are currently insufficiently understood.

Estimating the Smallest Worthwhile Difference of Participation in Community Gathering Places Among Older Adults

JAMDA
February 3, 2026
Community gathering places that align with the World Health Organization's concept of age-friendly environments,1 where older adults engage in peer-led group activities, have been reported to reduce the risk of functional disability.2-4 However, the...

Falls and Fall Prevention in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting Clinical Practice Guideline

JAMDA
February 2, 2026
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Can I Stay, or Must I Go Now? A Cohort Study of Discharge Appeals in a Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility

JAMDA
February 2, 2026
Patients admitted to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization often feel unprepared to return home and may appeal discharge dates set by SNFs and/or insurers. There are additional concerns that Medicare...

Independent and Combined Associations of Handgrip and Knee Extension Strength With Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
February 2, 2026
To examine the independent and combined associations of handgrip strength (HGS) and knee extension strength (KES) with global cognition in community-dwelling older adults.

Social Participation and Digital Health Literacy Among Older Adults in the Community: The Mediating Roles of Self-Efficacy and Technophobia

JAMDA
February 2, 2026
This study aimed to explore how self-efficacy and technophobia mediate the relationship between social participation and digital health literacy among older adults living in the community.

Nursing Home Ratings and Characteristics Predict Hospice Use Among Decedents With Serious Illnesses

JAMDA
February 2, 2026
Approximately one-third of older Americans experience a nursing home (NH) stay within 3 months of death, but it is unclear how NH characteristics influence end-of-life care. We investigated associations between NH characteristics and hospice use.