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“Yes, I Consent!” Prevalence and Role of Guardianship in Older Inpatients: Findings From an Italian Multicenter Survey

JAMDA
November 6, 2025
Guardianship is increasingly important as society ages, especially for persons living with dementia (PWDs). This multicenter study assessed guardianship prevalence, practices, and caregiver engagement among hospitalized older adults, comparing those...

Does Cognitive Function Influence the Benefits of Multicomponent Team Interventions?

JAMDA
November 5, 2025
This study examined whether cognitive function influenced the benefits of multicomponent team interventions designed to improve quality of life.

Multicomponent Interventions for Functional Outcomes in Hospitalized Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) is increasingly common among older patients, and multicomponent interventions have emerged as a key strategy to address this issue. This study aimed to assess the effects of multicomponent interventions on...

Best Practices for the Design and Evaluation of Bathing Spaces for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment in Residential Care Settings: A Scoping Review

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Bathing and hygiene routines can be stressful for individuals living with dementia or other cognitive disabilities in residential care. Cold or unfamiliar bathrooms and limited staff resources often contribute to distress.

Effects of Reminiscence Therapy for People Living With Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Cognitive impairment has become a significant global public health challenge. Reminiscence therapy is a promising nonpharmacologic intervention, but its impact on people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers remains unclear. This study...

Association Between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
To clarify the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), a marker of systemic inflammation, and sarcopenia by systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing existing evidence.

Replacement of Accelerometer-Measured Sedentary Behavior With Physical Activity Reduces Dementia Risk

JAMDA
November 3, 2025
The mutual effects of different activity intensities in daily life, such as sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA), on dementia onset are not yet fully understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between...

Effectiveness of Advance Care Planning for End-of-Life Outcomes in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 3, 2025
To identify the components of advance care planning (ACP) programs implemented in nursing homes, evaluate the range of associated end-of-life (EoL) outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and assess their overall effectiveness.

Underreporting of Pain for Short-Stay Nursing Home Residents in the Minimum Data Set 3.0?: Staff-Report, Self-Report, and the Role of Cognitive Impairment and Racial/Ethnic Identity

JAMDA
November 3, 2025
Previous studies examining biases in pain reporting among nursing home (NH) residents have excluded short-stay residents (NH stay <100 days). This study of short-stay NH residents in the United States estimates pain prevalence under self-reported...

Variation in Post-Acute Care Transitions for Medicare Beneficiaries With Stroke

JAMDA
November 3, 2025
To examine the variability in post-acute care trajectories over 90 days across various settings for stroke patients and the factors that influence this variability.