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Relationship Between Oral Health and Fractures in Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Adults

JAMDA
February 12, 2021
To investigate the relationship between poor oral health and the incidence of fall-related fractures in older Japanese individuals.

Characteristics of Nursing Homes by COVID-19 Cases Among Staff: March to August 2020

JAMDA
February 11, 2021
To measure the association between nursing home (NH) characteristics and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevalence among NH staff.

Thanks to New Podcast, You Can ‘Listen’ to Caring for the Ages

Spotlight
February 11, 2021
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join With a new year comes new opportunities. Among them is an addition to the AMDA On-The-Go podcast family that lets you ‘listen’ to the latest issue of Caring for the Ages , AMDA’s popular news magazine. The...

Association Between Disability Trajectory and Health Care Service Utilization Among Older Adults in China

JAMDA
February 9, 2021
This study aimed to identify the heterogeneous disability trajectories among older Chinese adults and examine the association between disability trajectories and health care service utilization.

Maintenance of Autonomy Through exerCise in Hospital Setting (MATCH): A Feasibility Study

JAMDA
February 8, 2021
Older adults represent 19% of Canada's population but account for half the hospitalizations. Hospitalization exacerbates loss of muscle function, physical performance,1 or daily living2 activities due to bed rest. These declines lead to increased...

Effects of a Caregiver Training Program on Oral Hygiene of Alzheimer's Patients in Institutional Care

JAMDA
February 8, 2021
To investigate the effects of a caregiver training program on the oral hygiene of caregivers and patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and to identify program components and parameters for accurate assessment of outcomes.

February 7, 2021

Weekly Roundup
February 7, 2021
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Design and Implementation of a Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Unit

JAMDA
February 6, 2021
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has challenged the health care system's capacity to care for acutely ill patients. In a collaborative partnership between a health system and a skilled nursing facility (SNF), we developed and implemented an SNF...

Society Sets Priorities Around COVID Vaccine Distribution

Policy Snapshot
February 5, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out throughout the country, the Society released a statement indicating that all residents and healthcare workers in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities should get vaccinated if they are eligible...

CMS National Training Program Medicare Update and Education Webinar

Policy Snapshot
February 5, 2021
Join CMS on February 11, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET as officials share Medicare updates and coverage information related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. CMS will discuss partner resources, Medicare coverage for related services, testing...