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Interest in Dyadic Physical Activity Programs among Informal Caregivers of Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders

JAMDA
August 7, 2024
Caring for people with neurocognitive disorder (NCD) places a heavy burden on caregivers, resulting in significant physical, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as reduced life expectancy.1 In addition, caregivers did not often engage...

Indoor Air Quality Assessments in 10 Long-Term Care Facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic, California, 2021–2023

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
This study aimed to assess indoor air quality (IAQ) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in California during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate their implementation of IAQ best practices described by public health authorities to control respiratory...

Evaluating Lecanemab Eligibility for Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities With Alzheimer Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
Approximately 3.9 million older adults receive care in US skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) yearly, and nearly half are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other dementias.1 Lecanemab (Leqembi) is the first anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody to...

Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation for Persons Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
To identify the results of post-acute care (PAC) rehabilitation for persons living with dementia (PLWD).

Lille Apathy Rating Scale-Patient Version in Stroke Survivors: Psychometric Properties and Diagnostic Accuracy

JAMDA
August 5, 2024
This study evaluated the factorial structure, psychometric properties, and diagnostic accuracy of the Persian version of the Lille Apathy Rating Scale-Patient version (LARS-P) in stroke survivors.

Disparities in Access to Highly Rated Skilled Nursing Facilities among Medicare Beneficiaries with Opioid Use Disorder

JAMDA
August 5, 2024
To investigate disparities in admissions to highly rated skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) between Medicare beneficiaries with and without opioid use disorder (OUD).

Optimizing Orthogeriatric Hip Fracture Care: Why Fracture Type Matters

JAMDA
August 4, 2024
Hip fractures significantly impact morbidity and mortality among frail older adults, posing ongoing challenges in orthogeriatric care despite significant advancements. Established in the 1960s by Devas and Irvine, this field integrates orthopedics,...

Fact Check: Assessing the Response of ChatGPT to Alzheimer's Disease Myths

JAMDA
August 3, 2024
There are many myths regarding Alzheimer's disease (AD) that have been circulated on the internet, each exhibiting varying degrees of accuracy, inaccuracy, and misinformation. Large language models, such as ChatGPT, may be a valuable tool to help...

Validation of Claims-Based Frailty Index for Identifying Moderate-to-Severe Dementia in Medicare Beneficiaries

JAMDA
August 3, 2024
Previous research using the National Health and Aging Trends Study showed that a claims-based frailty index (CFI) could be useful for identifying moderate-to-severe dementia in Medicare claims data. This study aims to validate the findings in an...

Utilization of Telemedicine to Supervise Medical Students in the Post-Acute/Long-Term Care Setting

JAMDA
August 2, 2024
Telemedicine has become a widely accepted alternative to face-to-face patient encounters. Although there have been several peer-reviewed journal articles on incorporating telemedicine into the medical school curriculum, particularly during the COVID...