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Agitation and Aggression Are 2 Different Syndromes in Persons With Dementia

JAMDA
September 6, 2018
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are very common, and a recent study found that they occur in up to 90% of people living in residential care facilities.1 These symptoms are often more disturbing than cognitive impairment and are...

Directions & Connections

JAMDA
September 1, 2018

General Information

JAMDA
September 1, 2018

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JAMDA
September 1, 2018

Editorial Board

JAMDA
September 1, 2018

Dysphagia in Frail Older Persons: Making the Most of Current Knowledge

JAMDA
September 1, 2018
Dysphagia and related problems with oral intake must certainly be numbered among the important geriatric syndromes.1 They, like other geriatric syndromes, become increasingly common as people age, are especially prevalent in aging-related conditions...

Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management

JAMDA
September 1, 2018
Suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most commonly encountered and treated infections in nursing homes.1,2 The incidence of symptomatic UTI approaches 2.5 cases per 1000 resident-days,3 and approximately one-third of antibiotics...

Addressing the “Tsunami” of Long-Term Care Needs in Latin America: Is Preparation Feasible?

JAMDA
September 1, 2018
The special article by Pot et al from the World Health Organization (WHO) in this issue of JAMDA raises important issues about the future needs for long-term care (LTC) in the developing world.1 Unfortunately, it is difficult to think of a national...

Long-term Care for Older Adults in Africa: Whither Now?

JAMDA
September 1, 2018
The global population of older persons aged 60 years and older increased from 382 million (8.6%) in 1980 to 962 million (12.7%) in 2017. It is expected to double by 2050 to nearly 2.1 billion (21.3%). Two-thirds of the world's older persons live in...

Pathophysiology of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Assessed by Videofluoroscopy in Patients with Dementia Taking Antipsychotics

JAMDA
September 1, 2018
The objective of this study was to assess the pathophysiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in patients with dementia, specifically in those taking antipsychotics (APs).