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Frailty, Disability, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Older Adults

JAMDA
December 30, 2017
Frailty and disability are associated with cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, in older people; however, little is known about their association with ambulatory blood pressure (BP). Thus, we assessed the relationship of frailty and...

Frailty, Disability, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Older Adults

JAMDA
December 30, 2017
Frailty and disability are associated with cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, in older people; however, little is known about their association with ambulatory blood pressure (BP). Thus, we assessed the relationship of frailty and...

The Role of Physicians Practicing in Assisted Living: Time for Change

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Although there is general consensus on the need for, and value of, experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated physicians in the nursing home (NH), there has been insufficient dialogue concerning the “value proposition” for physicians in assisted...

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Frailty

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Το investigate associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and frailty in a Greek population of older adults.

Supervised Balance Training and Wii Fit–Based Exercises Lower Falls Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
This study examined the benefits of and differences between 12 weeks of thrice-weekly supervised balance training and an unsupervised at-home balance activity (using the Nintendo Wii Fit) for improving balance and reaction time and lowering falls...

A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Safe and easily implemented treatment regimens are needed for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities.

Comparison of 3 Frailty Instruments in a Geriatric Acute Care Setting in a Low-Middle Income Country

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Comparison of frailty instruments in low-middle income countries, where the prevalence of frailty may be higher, is scarce. In addition, less complex diagnostic tools for frailty are important in these settings, especially in acutely ill patients,...

A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Long-term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Safe and easily implemented treatment regimens are needed for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities.

Use of Anticholinergic Drugs and its Relationship With Psychological Well-Being and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities in Helsinki

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
To assess the burden of drugs with anticholinergic properties (DAPs) and associated factors in long-term care facilities and to explore how psychological well-being and mortality are associated with the use of DAPs.

Protocol for the Assessment of Patient Capacity to Make End-of-Life Treatment Decisions

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Patients' right to decide what happens to their bodies, especially around the end of life, is enshrined in legislation across the world, but questions often arise about whether a patient is capable of meaningfully participating in such decisions...