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Age-Adjusted Oral Temperature Thresholds for Rectal Fever Diagnosis in Hospitalized Older Adults

JAMDA
December 17, 2025
Because older adults may present with atypical symptoms of infection, accurate thresholds for fever are critical for diagnosis and treatment. Accuracy of oral thresholds for rectal fever detection in older adults and those with frailty has not been...

Trauma-Informed Care—The Staff Matter Too

JAMDA
December 15, 2025
The recent call for conducting more research and clinical attention on older adults with a history of experiencing potentially traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important.1 It adds usefully to an emerging awareness of...

Exploring Certified Nursing Assistants’ Perceived Needs and Technology Access in Mental Health Self-Care Training: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Survey

JAMDA
December 15, 2025
This study aimed to examine the interest of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in self-care mental health (MH) training, the characteristics associated with this interest, and their level of technology access to participate in online training.

Supportive Smart Homes: Is It Time to Get Serious About Aging in Place?

JAMDA
December 12, 2025
Worldwide, the population is aging. Most older adults would prefer not to move from their current residence; however, there are human resource challenges in home care service provision. Smart home technology has evolved over the past decades and...

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...