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Association of Speech Therapy Time and Cognitive Recovery in Stroke Patients: A Comparison of Studies

JAMDA
February 25, 2021
We read the article by Cogan et al with great interest and appreciate the authors’ efforts to investigate the association between therapy time and cognitive recovery of stroke patients in inpatient post-acute care facilities.1 The study showed that...

COVID-19 Recommendations for Assisted Living: Implications for the Future

JAMDA
February 24, 2021
Assisted living (AL) emerged over 2 decades ago as a preferred residential care option for older adults who require supportive care; however, as resident acuity increased, concern has been expressed whether AL sufficiently addresses health care...

Computerized Decision Support Systems for Nursing Homes: A Scoping Review

JAMDA
February 24, 2021
To summarize the research literature describing the outcomes of computerized decision support systems (CDSSs) implemented in nursing homes (NHs).

Effectiveness of Nintendo Wii and Physical Therapy in Functionality, Balance, and Daily Activities in Chronic Stroke Patients

JAMDA
February 24, 2021
The aim of this study was to assess whether a virtual rehabilitation program using Nintendo Wii added to conventional physical therapy improved functionality, balance, and daily activities in chronic stroke survivors, when compared with conventional...

Considerations for Survey Research in Assisted Living

JAMDA
February 24, 2021
In a recent research letter, Zimmerman et al,1 caution that survey data about assisted living (AL) residents may underestimate resident chronic conditions. They offer lack of knowledge or documentation of resident medical conditions in AL as a...

Increase in Frailty in Nursing Home Survivors of Coronavirus Disease 2019: Comparison With Noninfected Residents

JAMDA
February 22, 2021
Institutionalized older adults have a high prevalence of frailty and disability, which may make them more vulnerable to the negative consequences of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the level of frailty...

Assessment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection and Mortality Rates Among Nursing Homes With Different Proportions of Black Residents

JAMDA
February 22, 2021
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disproportionately impacted nursing homes (NHs) with large shares of Black residents. We examined the associations between the proportion of Black residents in NHs and COVID-19 infections and deaths,...

February 21, 2021

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February 21, 2021
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Society Advocates to Extend Medicare Sequester Moratorium

Policy Snapshot
February 19, 2021
The Society joined the American Medical Association and others in calling on Congress to pass legislation that would extend the congressionally enacted moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency (PHE)...

Biden Nominates New CMS Administrator

Policy Snapshot
February 19, 2021
Last week, President Biden nominated Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as the new administrator of CMS. Brooks-LaSure served in the Obama administration as a senior CMS official and most recently served as managing director at Mannatt health. Currently, CMS is...