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Caring for a Person With Dementia on the Margins of Long-Term Care: A Perspective on Burden From 8 European Countries

JAMDA
July 18, 2017
To explore associations between carer burden and characteristics of (1) the informal carer, (2) the person with dementia, and (3) the care support network in 8 European countries.

Medication Use and Its Potential Impact on the Oral Health Status of Nursing Home Residents in Flanders (Belgium)

JAMDA
July 18, 2017
Polypharmacy is considered the most important etiologic factor of hyposalivation, which in turn can initiate oral health problems.

The Association of Depressive Symptoms With Rates of Acute Exacerbations in Patients With COPD: Results From a 3-year Longitudinal Follow-up of the ECLIPSE Cohort

JAMDA
July 18, 2017
Depression increases disability and health care utilization in older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Association Between Malnutrition and Oral Health in Dutch Nursing Home Residents: Results of the LPZ Study

JAMDA
July 18, 2017
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), malnutrition and bad oral health are of great concern to global health, especially among the older population. This study aimed to assess the associations...

Mortality in Evacuating Nursing Home Residents

JAMDA
July 12, 2017
We read with interest the review by Willoughby et al examining mortality in nursing home residents following emergency evacuation.1 We recently reviewed interventions and facility attributes that affect outcomes of nursing home residents whose...

Minerals and Sarcopenia; The Role of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
July 12, 2017
Minerals may contribute to prevent and treat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. So far, there is no comprehensive review on the impact of minerals on sarcopenia outcomes. The aim of this...

Conversion and Reversion Rates in Japanese Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment

JAMDA
July 12, 2017
Approximately 25% of individuals who are diagnosed with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) revert to normal cognition (NC) rather than progressing to Alzheimer disease (AD). However, the prevalence of progression and reversion among older...

Randomized Trial of Intelligent Sensor System for Early Illness Alerts in Senior Housing

JAMDA
July 12, 2017
Measure the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of using sensor data from an environmentally embedded sensor system for early illness recognition. This sensor system has demonstrated in pilot studies to detect changes in function and in...

Erratum

JAMDA
July 7, 2017
Regarding the July, 2017 article, Kim J, Choi Y, Shin J, et al. Incidence of Pressure Ulcers During Home and Institutional Care Among Long-Term Care Insurance Beneficiaries With Dementia Using the Korean Elderly Cohort. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017;18:...

Use of Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment for Heart Failure Patients During Postacute Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities

JAMDA
July 6, 2017
Individuals with heart failure (HF) who are hospitalized and admitted to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are at high risk for rehospitalization and death. The care preferences of this high-risk population have not been studied.