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Five-Year Functional and Cognitive Trajectories Following Cardiac Surgery in Older Adults: A Prospective Study

JAMDA
November 12, 2025
To describe the 5-year functional and cognitive outcomes of older adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) ± valve surgery, and to identify preoperative factors associated with poor recovery.

Trends in Patterns of Physical Activity Among US Adults (1997–2018): The Untapped Weekend Warrior Potential for Enhancing Population Health

JAMDA
November 12, 2025
To evaluate trends and correlates of adherence to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines through regular MVPA and the weekend warrior (WW) pattern among US adults from 1997 to 2018.

Diabetes Medications in Post-Acute Care: Association With ED Visits and Hospitalization

JAMDA
November 11, 2025
Diabetes is common, but optimal diabetes management for patients undergoing post-acute rehabilitation is unclear. Our primary aim was to determine whether various diabetes medication classes were associated with emergency department (ED) visits and/...

Telehealth Use by Residence Type in Older Adults Receiving Long-Term Services and Supports: The US National Core Indicators Survey (2021-2022)

JAMDA
November 11, 2025
Telehealth can improve access to geriatric care, especially for vulnerable older adults facing transportation, mobility, and/or health-related barriers to in-person care. However, integrating telehealth into geriatric care requires consideration of...

Deconditioning of Long-Term Care Residents After Acute Hospitalization for a Hip Fracture in Ontario: A Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study

JAMDA
November 10, 2025
To describe hospital-associated deconditioning experienced by long-term care (LTC) residents after hospitalization for a hip fracture in Ontario, Canada.

Opportunities to Improve End-of-Life Care in Assisted Living: Results From a National Survey of Administrators

JAMDA
November 9, 2025
Assisted living is a common place of care for dying residents, with extensive variation in residents' outcomes such as hospice enrollment. This research aimed to gather national evidence about end-of-life care processes in assisted living.

Stakeholder Perspectives on Development of a Home-Based Primary Care Practice Recognition Program

JAMDA
November 8, 2025
Home-based primary care (HBPC), which provides longitudinal interdisciplinary primary care to functionally impaired patients at home, rather than in traditional ambulatory clinics, improves patient outcomes, but remains relatively invisible to key...

Pinch Strength vs Handgrip Strength for Screening Sarcopenia and Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Older Adults

JAMDA
November 7, 2025
Handgrip strength (HGS) is a cornerstone of sarcopenia assessment, but its utility for screening is debated, partly because of its role as both a screener and a diagnostic component. This study aimed to evaluate pinch strength, a measure of fine...

“Yes, I Consent!” Prevalence and Role of Guardianship in Older Inpatients: Findings From an Italian Multicenter Survey

JAMDA
November 6, 2025
Guardianship is increasingly important as society ages, especially for persons living with dementia (PWDs). This multicenter study assessed guardianship prevalence, practices, and caregiver engagement among hospitalized older adults, comparing those...

Does Cognitive Function Influence the Benefits of Multicomponent Team Interventions?

JAMDA
November 5, 2025
This study examined whether cognitive function influenced the benefits of multicomponent team interventions designed to improve quality of life.