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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.

Multicomponent Interventions for Functional Outcomes in Hospitalized Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) is increasingly common among older patients, and multicomponent interventions have emerged as a key strategy to address this issue. This study aimed to assess the effects of multicomponent interventions on...

Best Practices for the Design and Evaluation of Bathing Spaces for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment in Residential Care Settings: A Scoping Review

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Bathing and hygiene routines can be stressful for individuals living with dementia or other cognitive disabilities in residential care. Cold or unfamiliar bathrooms and limited staff resources often contribute to distress.

Effects of Reminiscence Therapy for People Living With Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Cognitive impairment has become a significant global public health challenge. Reminiscence therapy is a promising nonpharmacologic intervention, but its impact on people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers remains unclear. This study...

Association Between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
November 4, 2025
To clarify the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), a marker of systemic inflammation, and sarcopenia by systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing existing evidence.