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Self-Monitoring of Physical, Cognitive, and Social Activities and 2-Year Disability Onset in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
May 25, 2023
Self-monitoring of physical, cognitive, and social activities may be a means of helping older adults to adopt or maintain an active lifestyle, but its effect on disability onset is unknown. This study aimed to examine the association between self-...

Long-Term Survival After Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Inpatients: A Comparative Study

JAMDA
May 24, 2023
Aspiration pneumonia (AsP), a leading cause of death in older people, remains poorly studied. We aimed to evaluate short- and long-term prognosis after AsP in older inpatients.

Prediction of Incident Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults using Digital Gait Biomarkers Extracted from Large-Scale Wrist Sensor Data

JAMDA
May 23, 2023
To determine if digital gait biomarkers captured by a wrist-worn device can predict the incidence of depressive episodes in middle-age and older people.

Social Networks Effects on Spouse and Adult-Child Dementia Caregivers’ Experiences: A Cross-Sectional Study

JAMDA
May 23, 2023
A large body of literature addresses experiences of spouse and adult-children caregiver of individuals with dementia (IWDs) but has not examined the role and strength of social networks in associations between spouses and adult-children caregivers’...

Factors Associated With Benzodiazepine and Antipsychotic Prescribing in Hospice: A Qualitative Study of Hospice Prescribers

JAMDA
May 22, 2023
Benzodiazepine and antipsychotic medications are common components of the hospice toolkit and are routinely prescribed for behavioral symptom management at end of life. These medications have significant associated risks but, despite their frequent...

Hospitalization and the Risk of Initiation of Antipsychotics in Persons With Parkinson's Disease

JAMDA
May 20, 2023
The use of antipsychotics in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) is common, although their use may aggravate the symptoms of PD. Clozapine and quetiapine are the only antipsychotics recommended in PD treatment guidelines. Information on factors...

Senate Hearing on Improving Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability for Nursing Homes

Policy Snapshot
May 19, 2023
On May 18, 2023, the Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing, “Residents at Risk: The Strained Nursing Home Inspection System and the Need to Improve Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability,” to discuss the need for improvements to...

New AMA “Medicare Basics” Series Offers Background for Advocates 

Policy Snapshot
May 19, 2023
The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering a series intended to provide relatively straightforward explanations for policymakers and physician advocates about elements of the payment system. In addition, charts and other resources are...

Primary Care Telemedicine Use among Assisted Living Residents with Dementia during COVID-19: Race and Dual Enrollment Status

JAMDA
May 18, 2023
In March 2020, restrictions on telemedicine were waived, allowing services to be delivered through video-conferencing or telephone.1,2 Telemedicine offered a way to stay connected with primary care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic,3 which may...

Subcommittee Helps Drive Quality Care with Focus on Ethics

Spotlight
May 17, 2023
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join “Ethics is a key component of the engine that makes an organization run. It helps guide not just clinical care but medical direction and leadership,” said Timothy Holahan, DO, CMD, chair of AMDA’s Ethics...