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Association Between Disability Trajectory and Health Care Service Utilization Among Older Adults in China

JAMDA
February 9, 2021
This study aimed to identify the heterogeneous disability trajectories among older Chinese adults and examine the association between disability trajectories and health care service utilization.

Maintenance of Autonomy Through exerCise in Hospital Setting (MATCH): A Feasibility Study

JAMDA
February 8, 2021
Older adults represent 19% of Canada's population but account for half the hospitalizations. Hospitalization exacerbates loss of muscle function, physical performance,1 or daily living2 activities due to bed rest. These declines lead to increased...

Effects of a Caregiver Training Program on Oral Hygiene of Alzheimer's Patients in Institutional Care

JAMDA
February 8, 2021
To investigate the effects of a caregiver training program on the oral hygiene of caregivers and patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and to identify program components and parameters for accurate assessment of outcomes.

February 7, 2021

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February 7, 2021
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Design and Implementation of a Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Unit

JAMDA
February 6, 2021
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has challenged the health care system's capacity to care for acutely ill patients. In a collaborative partnership between a health system and a skilled nursing facility (SNF), we developed and implemented an SNF...

Society Sets Priorities Around COVID Vaccine Distribution

Policy Snapshot
February 5, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out throughout the country, the Society released a statement indicating that all residents and healthcare workers in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities should get vaccinated if they are eligible...

CMS National Training Program Medicare Update and Education Webinar

Policy Snapshot
February 5, 2021
Join CMS on February 11, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET as officials share Medicare updates and coverage information related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. CMS will discuss partner resources, Medicare coverage for related services, testing...

Join CMS to Learn More about 2021 QCDR Measure Development, Processes, and Expectations

Policy Snapshot
February 5, 2021
On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET, CMS will host a webinar that will provide an overview of Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) measure development, processes, and expectations. This webinar is intended to assist with the...

Multimorbidity Patterns and 6-Year Risk of Institutionalization in Older Persons: The Role of Social Formal and Informal Care

JAMDA
February 5, 2021
The aim was to evaluate patterns of multimorbidity that increase the risk of institutionalization in older persons, also exploring the potential buffering effect of formal and informal care.

Time to Support Nursing Home Surveys and Enforcement: Response to the Position of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

JAMDA
February 5, 2021
In the tenth month of a pandemic that has dealt a lethal blow to residents of long-term care across the country, some nursing home industry advocates and even state public health authorities are urging that we retool oversight of these facilities to...