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Muscle Density, but Not Size, Correlates Well With Muscle Strength and Physical Performance

JAMDA
August 5, 2020
There is increasing evidence that muscle volume and mass are poor predictors of muscle strength and physical performance. Other assessments of muscle quality such as skeletal muscle density measured by computed tomography (CT) may be more important...

Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) Criteria are Strongly Associated With Malnutrition, Depression, Falls, and Fractures in High-Risk Older Persons

JAMDA
August 5, 2020
Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) provides cut-points based on muscle weakness (low grip strength) and slowness (poor gait speed) for low-risk populations; however, it is unknown if these criteria apply to high-risk populations...

Effect of Various Exercises on Intrinsic Capacity in Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Concerns

JAMDA
August 5, 2020
Physical activity is associated with improvement in overall health and well-being, but robust evidence with comprehensive assessment of general health is lacking. This study aimed to clarify the effects of physical activity on intrinsic capacity...

Cumulative and Incremental Value of Sarcopenia Components on Predicting Adverse Outcomes

JAMDA
August 5, 2020
To examine the incremental value of sarcopenia components, following the diagnosis algorithm of the Asian consensus, on predicting adverse outcomes.

The Relationship Between Dementia Subtypes and Nutritional Parameters in Older Adults

JAMDA
August 4, 2020
There are a few studies showing how nutritional parameters are affected according to dementia subtypes. The aim of this study was to compare the parameters characterizing nutritional status and micronutrient levels according to different dementia...

Advance Directive Completion and Its Associated Factors Among Older Chinese Americans

JAMDA
August 4, 2020
To examine the factors of advance directive (AD) completion among older Chinese Americans.

Antipsychotic Drugs and Hip Fracture: Associations Before and After the Initiation of Treatment

JAMDA
August 4, 2020
To study the association between antipsychotic drug treatment and hip fracture, before and after the initiation of treatment.

Changes in Older People's Activities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Japan

JAMDA
August 3, 2020
The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led state and local leaders to introduce social/physical distancing and self-isolation. Aggregated mobility data collected by private companies have been available to help...

Finding the Right Balance: An Evidence-Informed Guidance Document to Support the Re-Opening of Canadian Nursing Homes to Family Caregivers and Visitors during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

JAMDA
August 3, 2020
During the first few months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Canadian nursing homes implemented strict no-visitor policies to reduce the risk of introducing COVID-19 in these settings. There are now growing concerns that the...

A Successful Diabetes Management Model of Care in Long-Term Care Facilities

JAMDA
August 2, 2020
The management of diabetes in long-term care (LTC) facilities requires facility staff to perform most self-care activities on the behalf of the residents. A practical model of care to improve diabetes management was developed and implemented at 6...