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Cognitive and Functional Trajectories Among Older Widowed Male Veterans: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study

JAMDA
January 10, 2026
Loss of a spouse increases risk for cognitive and functional decline in older age. However, literature examining bereavement effects on cognition and daily functioning in veterans is limited. This study therefore examined differences in cognitive...

A Mixed Methods Study Into COVID-19 and Influenza Outbreak Management in Nursing Homes: The Challenge of Seeking Balance Between Infection Prevention and Well-being

JAMDA
January 10, 2026
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, public debate arose regarding the proportionality of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in nursing homes (NHs), as these measures negatively impacted residents' well-being. To be better prepared for...

Hearing Loss and Aggressive Behavior: Results From a Large, Retrospective Study of Older Adults Receiving Home Care Services in 2 US States

JAMDA
January 9, 2026
To examine the relationship between hearing difficulty and aggressive behavior among adults aged ≥65 years receiving Medicaid home care services in 2 US states.

To Sit or Stand? Evaluating the End Position of the 5-Times Chair-Stand Test (5-CST) Among Older Adults

JAMDA
January 8, 2026
The 5-Time Chair-Stand Test (5-CST) is a widely used tool for evaluating the functional fitness of older adults.1-5 During the test, participants would rise fully to standing from a seated position with their arms crossed for 5 consecutive...

Treatment-Resistant Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia: Development of a Conceptual Framework

JAMDA
January 7, 2026
To develop 2 practice-informed conceptual frameworks for treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric symptoms (TR-NPS) in dementia—1 for community-based care and 1 for hospital-based care.

The Intervention Effect of Serious Games on Upper Limb Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
January 5, 2026
To systematically evaluate the intervention effect of serious games on upper limb motor function and activities of daily living in patients with stroke.

Osteosarcopenia Is Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment in Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults

JAMDA
January 5, 2026
The study aimed to explore the association between the combination of osteoporosis and sarcopenia and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.

Changes in Long-Term Care Markets: Assisted Living Capacity and the Prevalence of Nursing Home Residents With Dementia From 2019 to 2023

JAMDA
January 5, 2026
To evaluate how changes in assisted living (AL) capacity influence the prevalence of nursing home (NH) residents with dementia.

Evaluating Emergency Department Transfers for Falls in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Single-Site Observational Study of Witnessed and Unwitnessed Falls

JAMDA
January 3, 2026
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) at a particularly high risk. Although emergency department (ED) transfers after falls are common, they carry risks of...

Development and Validation of a Skeletal Muscle Prediction Equation From Anthropometric and Demographic Data

JAMDA
January 2, 2026
Appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), a core parameter for sarcopenia diagnosis, is difficult to measure in primary care facilities lacking specialized equipment. This study was conducted to develop and validate an ASM prediction equation based...