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The Impact of Delirium on Recovery in Geriatric Rehabilitation after Acute Infection

JAMDA
April 23, 2024
Delirium is common during acute infection in older patients and is associated with functional decline. Geriatric rehabilitation (GR) can help older patients to return to their premorbid functional level. It is unknown whether delirium affects GR...

A Scoping Review of Dementia Interventions in Home-Based Primary Care

JAMDA
April 22, 2024
Home-based primary care (HBPC) provides interdisciplinary, longitudinal, comprehensive care at home to homebound older adults. The prevalence of dementia among HBPC recipients is approximately 50%. To date, little research has been performed to...

Organizational Context and Facilitation Interactions on Delirium Risk in Long-Term Care: A Cross-Sectional Study

JAMDA
April 22, 2024
Organizational context (eg, leadership) and facilitation (eg, coaching behaviors) are thought to interact and influence staff best practices in long-term care (LTC), including the management of delirium. Our objective was to assess if organizational...

Using interRAI Assessment for Research: Developing a National Research Agenda in Aotearoa New Zealand

JAMDA
April 18, 2024
interRAI provides a suite of standardized, validated instruments used to assess health and psychosocial well-being, and to inform person-centered care planning. Data obtained from these standardized tools can also be used at a population level for...

Characteristics and Consequences of Falls in People Who Use Wheelchairs in Long-Term Care Settings

JAMDA
April 18, 2024
The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and consequences of falls in individuals using wheelchairs in long-term care settings.

Reported Unmet Hearing Aid Need in Older People With Dementia: The US National Core Indicators Survey

JAMDA
April 18, 2024
Hearing aids have important health benefits for older adults with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD); however, hearing aid adoption in this group is low. This study aimed to determine where to target hearing aid interventions for...

Dose-Dependent Effect of Aspirin Use in Reducing Diabetes-Associated Dementia Risk Among Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

JAMDA
April 17, 2024
This study investigated the association between aspirin use and diabetes-associated dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), assessing aspirin's potential protective effects, intensity of use, and dose-dependency against...

Associations between Recreational Screen Time and Brain Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Large Prospective Cohort Study

JAMDA
April 17, 2024
To investigate the associations of recreational screen time with risks of brain-related disorders (dementia, stroke, and Parkinson's disease) and neuroimaging features.

Impact of Short-Term Computerized Cognitive Training on Cognition in Older Adults With and Without Genetic Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: Outcomes From the START Randomized Controlled Trial

JAMDA
April 17, 2024
To establish the impact of a 3-minute computerized cognitive training program (START) on cognition in older adults with and without genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Factors Associated With the Ability of US Nursing Homes to Accept Residents With Severe Obesity

JAMDA
April 16, 2024
Severe obesity in nursing home (NH) residents is associated with specialized care needs, limited mobility, and challenges in daily living. The COVID-19 pandemic strained NH resources and exacerbated staffing shortages. This study aimed to assess the...