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The Diagnostic Accuracy and Cutoff Value of Phase Angle for Screening Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
September 23, 2024
Phase angle (PhA) declines with age and is a reliable marker for muscle function, making it a potential screening indicator for sarcopenia. However, studies examined the reliability and validity of PhA for detecting sarcopenia, yielding inconsistent...

Digital Technology Use in US Community-Dwelling Seniors With and Without Homebound Status

JAMDA
September 22, 2024
To examine (1) the prevalence of digital technology use, including information and communication technology devices, everyday technology use, and digital health technology use among community-dwelling older adults with or without homebound status...

Short-Term Immunogenicity of Licensed Subunit RSV Vaccines in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Compared to Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
September 21, 2024
Phase 3 licensing trials for the recently approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines did not include many residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF). Our primary objective was to assess humoral immune responses in LTCF residents, aged 60...

Disparities in Spatial Access to Sleep Health Care in the United States: A Population-Based Geospatial Analysis

JAMDA
September 21, 2024
To examine spatial access to sleep health care in the United States and investigate associations with demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, thereby identifying high-risk communities with limited spatial access to sleep health service.

Social Frailty and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

JAMDA
September 20, 2024
I read the article published in this journal, which was written by Lee et al, with great interest.1 The authors conducted a long-term follow-up study to investigate the association between social frailty and cognitive impairment in older adults. The...

Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics of New Residents of Assisted Living: A Nested Case-Control Study

JAMDA
September 20, 2024
To examine transitions to an assisted living facility among community-dwelling older adults who received publicly funded home care services.

Associations between Digital Skill, eHealth Literacy, and Frailty among Older Adults: Evidence from China

JAMDA
September 19, 2024
Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome in older adults; however, its relationship with digital factors is underexplored. This study aimed to examine the association between digital skills, eHealth literacy, and frailty to provide insights for...

Prescription of Nonpharmacologic Interventions in Memory Clinics: Data from the Clinical Pathway for Alzheimer's Disease in China (CPAD) Study

JAMDA
September 19, 2024
Nonpharmacologic interventions are recommended to improve outcomes in dementia. Little is known about their prescription in practice, especially in non-Western populations. We investigated individual- and institution-level characteristics associated...

Star Ratings in Long-Term Care Facilities in Australia: Facility Characteristics Associated with High Ratings and Changes in Ratings Over Time

JAMDA
September 18, 2024
A Star Rating system (1 to 5 stars) of long-term care facilities in Australia is based on 4 sub-categories: compliance, quality measures, residents’ experience, and staffing. The objectives were to examine associations between facility...

Feasibility and Effectiveness of a 12-Week Concurrent Exercise Training on Physical Performance, Muscular Strength, and Myokines in Frail Individuals Living in Nursing Homes: A Cluster Randomized Crossover Trial

JAMDA
September 18, 2024
To examine the feasibility and effects of a 12-week exercise intervention on physical performance, muscular strength, and circulating myokines in frail individuals living in nursing homes.