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Association between Fear of Falling and Visuospatial and Executive Functions in Older Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Cross-Sectional Study

JAMDA
February 13, 2025
Fear of falling (FOF) is a common health concern among older adults. Although cognitive impairment (CI) is a risk factor for FOF, the specific cognitive domains associated with FOF remain unclear. This study examined the association between FOF and...

Trends in the Use of Medicare Home Health Care among Congregate Living Residents

JAMDA
February 13, 2025
To examine trends in home health care (HHC) use in congregate living and compare characteristics of HHC use between Medicare patients in congregate living and those in other home settings.

Postural Sway Characteristics Distinguish Types of Dementia

JAMDA
February 13, 2025
The increasing number of patients with dementia necessitates the development of rapid and convenient tools to assist with dementia diagnosis. We previously demonstrated the difference in the postural control characteristics during static standing...

Association of Racial and Ethnic Composition with Staff Levels in Nursing Homes: 2013-2019

JAMDA
February 13, 2025
The nursing home (NH) population has become increasingly diverse, yet many facilities remain de facto racially segregated. This study examines whether a high proportion of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents is associated with...

Pharmacists Improving Osteoporosis Management in Long-Term Care Using Fracture Risk Assessments: A Feasibility Study

JAMDA
February 13, 2025
The primary outcome of this study is to test the feasibility of pharmacists completing Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) assessments using resident data routinely held by long-term care (LTC) facilities. Secondary outcomes are to ascertain the proportion of...

Association Between Frailty and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

JAMDA
February 11, 2025
This study investigated the relationship between frailty and quality of life in middle-aged and older adults, and determined how age influences the relationship between frailty and quality of life.

Engagement of Relatives in End-of-life Care of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Study in 5 EU Countries

JAMDA
February 11, 2025
To determine the extent and factors associated with relatives' engagement in end-of-life care for residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) during the last week before the resident's death.

Effectiveness of Telehealth Interventions on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Adults With Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
February 11, 2025
Telehealth is an encouraging solution for the remote delivery of cognitive interventions. This review aimed to identify the characteristics and effectiveness of telehealth interventions on cognitive functions and related quality of life in adults...

Statins Reduce Delirium Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

JAMDA
February 11, 2025
To evaluate the impact of statins on delirium incidence in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), focusing on hydrophilic versus lipophilic statins and dose-response effects.

Interactive Associations of Age, Apolipoprotein E ε4 Gene, Physical Activity, and Physical Functioning on Processing Speed

JAMDA
February 10, 2025
This study investigated the interactive associations of age, apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE4) genetic status, physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE), and physical functioning on processing speed over a 10-year period.