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Developing and Piloting the Well-Being Toolkit—a Novel Innovation for Systematically Prioritizing Well-Being in Long-Term Care

JAMDA
December 11, 2025
Asking and knowing what matters is critical for delivering high-value care to older adults, especially those in long-term care (LTC). We developed the Well-Being Toolkit to help nursing homes systematically understand and prioritize resident well-...

Nursing Home to Home Pilot Program: Supporting Veterans by Facilitating and Monitoring Return to the Community

JAMDA
December 11, 2025
As the US veteran population rapidly ages, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is exploring innovative approaches to ensure veterans age at home. In 2023, the VA developed the Nursing Home to Home (NHTH) pilot program to assist veterans living...

The Feasibility of Safe and Efficient Administration of COVID-19 Chemoprophylaxis to Nursing Home Residents

JAMDA
December 10, 2025
Chemoprophylaxis to mitigate the severity of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes is not yet available. We assessed the feasibility of remdesivir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, and molnupiravir as potential chemoprophylaxis for nursing home residents.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Impact on Morbidity Among Nursing Home Residents, October 2024–January 2025: An Ecological Analysis

JAMDA
December 10, 2025
US nursing home residents experience a disproportionate burden of COVID-19–associated cases and hospitalizations. COVID-19 vaccination may reduce the burden in this population; however, data on the association between vaccine uptake and outcomes for...

Validity and Utility of a Modified Short Physical Performance Battery Assessment and Scoring Approach in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

JAMDA
December 9, 2025
Despite the widespread usage of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), psychometric limitations in the SPPB have impeded its use for outcome monitoring and clinical decision making. We propose an alternative assessment and scoring approach...

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Virtual Reality on Cognitive Function and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

JAMDA
December 9, 2025
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) cognitive training on cognitive function and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It also explored the influence...

Development and Validation of a Culturally Adapted Interactive Game-Based Digital Tool for Screening Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

JAMDA
December 5, 2025
This study aimed to develop and validate a game-based digital cognitive assessment tool integrating gaming scenarios and Chinese cultural elements (IGD-CAT) to screen for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in China, and to assess its concurrent and...

Staffing Patterns and Pressure Injury Incidence in Swiss Long-Term Care: A Time-to-Event Study

JAMDA
December 5, 2025
Pressure injuries are a safety concern in long-term care (LTC). With increasing clinical complexity among residents and workforce shortages it is important to understand the impact of staffing configurations on resident safety. This study explored...

Unpacking Quality in Assisted Living: Assessing the Validity and Reliability of Quality of Life and Family Satisfaction Surveys in Minnesota's Assisted Living Report Card

JAMDA
December 4, 2025
More than 800,000 people in the United States live and receive services in assisted living (AL) communities. Despite considerable heterogeneity in both design and regulation, a cornerstone of AL is an emphasis on quality of life. In 2019, the State...

Hospitalization Experiences Among Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

JAMDA
December 4, 2025
Hospital admissions among nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are burdensome, expensive, and provide limited clinical benefit. Compared with other patients, those with ADRD are more likely to experience...