Medical practice with nursing home residents: results from the National Physician Professional Activities Census.

abstract：:Caregiving can have a profound effect on the health of the caregiver, yet research on caregiving among American Indians is limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of caregiving on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of American Indians enrolled in the Education And Research Towards Healt...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Spencer SM,Goins RT,Henderson JA,Wen Y,Goldberg J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the epidemiology of insomnia, including demographic and clinical correlates, in older adults. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:Yale Precipitating Events Project participants (N=379; mean age 84.3; 67.8% female; 11.9% African American). MEASUREMENTS:Insomnia Severity Inde...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Miner B,Gill TM,Yaggi HK,Redeker NS,Van Ness PH,Han L,Fragoso CAV

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the associations between self-reported hearing problems and physical performance and self-reported difficulties in mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs) in community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN:Cross-sectional cohort study. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:Men and women aged 75 to 90 ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Mikkola TM,Polku H,Portegijs E,Rantakokko M,Rantanen T,Viljanen A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of the changes in serum bioavailable and total testosterone (TT) levels with aging on visceral body fat distribution and muscle strength in Chinese men. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Ambulatory care. PARTICIPANTS:Four hundred seventy-five healthy ambulatory Chinese men (...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Chu LW,Tam S,Kung AW,Lo S,Fan S,Wong RL,Morley JE,Lam KS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the influence of age on the value of four techniques for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD). DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; n = 179), individuals with AD (n = 91), and normal ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Schmand B,Eikelenboom P,van Gool WA,Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the association between kidney function and change in body composition in older individuals. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Two sites, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Memphis, Tennessee. PARTICIPANTS:Three thousand twenty-six well-functioning, participants aged 70 to 79 in the Health, Ag...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Fried LF,Boudreau R,Lee JS,Chertow G,Kurella-Tamura M,Shlipak MG,Ding J,Sellmeyer D,Tylavsky FA,Simsonick E,Kritchevsky SB,Harris TB,Newman AB,Health, Aging and Body Composition Study.

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore changes in care goals and treatment orders around the occurrence of pneumonia and intake problems, and whether hospitalization is in line with earlier agreed-upon do-not-hospitalize orders. DESIGN:Data were collected as part of the Dutch End of Life in Dementia study (2007-2011), a longitudinal o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Hendriks SA,Smalbrugge M,Hertogh CMPM,van der Steen JT

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to determine the incidence of long bone fractures in institutionalized older persons and to describe preceding traumatic events and the functional status of individuals sustaining fractures. DESIGN:A 1-year, prospective, cumulative incidence survey. SETTING:Eleven skilled nursing ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kane RS,Burns EA,Goodwin JS

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the number of caregivers providing assistance to community-dwelling older persons with and without dementia and with or without substantial disability; to describe the characteristics of caregivers and care recipients in these groups; to characterize the health-related tasks that caregivers provi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Riffin C,Van Ness PH,Wolff JL,Fried T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypochondriacal attitudes of 53 aged community residents were studied. No significant correlations were found with situational stress, sex, or ethnicity (English-speaking vs Spanish-speaking). The levels of hypochondriasis appeared to be inversely related to self-evaluation of memory ability. There was no indicati...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Brink TL,Janakes C,Martinez N

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As a person's age increases and his/her health status declines, new challenges arise that may lead physicians to consider deprescribing statins. We aimed to provide insight into recommendations available in international cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines regarding discontinuation of statin treatme...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： van der Ploeg MA,Floriani C,Achterberg WP,Bogaerts JMK,Gussekloo J,Mooijaart SP,Streit S,Poortvliet RKE,Drewes YM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare cognitive performance among Japanese and American persons, aged 68 years and older, using two nationally representative studies and to examine whether differences can be explained by differences in the distribution of risk factors or in their association with cognitive performance. DESIGN:National...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Saito Y,Kim JK,Davarian S,Hagedorn A,Crimmins EM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the association between multiple chronic conditions and risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Olmsted County, Minnesota. PARTICIPANTS:Cognitively normal individuals (N = 2,176) enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging (MCSA)....

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Vassilaki M,Aakre JA,Cha RH,Kremers WK,St Sauver JL,Mielke MM,Geda YE,Machulda MM,Knopman DS,Petersen RC,Roberts RO

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a one-year interval, a structured interview designed to assess the quality of life was again conducted with most of the tenants in a single-room occupancy hotel in New York City. Comparisons was made between the two sets of findings. During the year, a program had been in effect to provide social, psychiatric, r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Plutchik R,McCarthy M,Hall BH

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between gender and specific types of behavior problems that occur in patients with Alzheimer's disease. DESIGN:This was an observational study using the Dementia Behavior Disturbance Scale to quantify and define behavioral problems encountered by caregivers. Multiple regressions w...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ott BR,Tate CA,Gordon NM,Heindel WC

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been reported that postural hypotension in the elderly is common. However, these studies included institutionalized and more or less disabled persons. Furthermore, postural hypotension may be related to baseline blood pressure. In this study, the influence of age and blood pressure on the hemodynamic and plasma...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Jansen RW,Lenders JW,Thien T,Hoefnagels WH

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish the comparative efficacy and safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in older adults using the network meta-analysis approach. DESIGN:Systematic review and network meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals aged 60 and older. MEASUREMENT...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Thorlund K,Druyts E,Wu P,Balijepalli C,Keohane D,Mills E

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore and deepen understanding of factors influencing driving exposure for older drivers. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Baseline data on function and driving exposure from 1 week of driving were evaluated. PARTICIPANTS:A convenience sample of 380 drivers aged 75 and older, residing in northwest Syd...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Coxon K,Chevalier A,Lo S,Ivers R,Brown J,Keay L

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine loss of community-dwelling status 9 months after hospitalization for high-acuity emergency general surgery (HA-EGS) disease among older Americans. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of claims data. SETTING:US communities with Medicare beneficiaries. PARTICIPANTS:Medicare beneficiaries age 65 years o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Smith JW,Knight Davis J,Quatman-Yates CC,Waterman BL,Strassels SA,Wong JD,Heh VK,Baselice HE,Brock GN,Clark BC,Bridges JFP,Santry HP

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:For older adults screened by an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in the National Aging Network, we aimed to examine the 12-month mortality rate for wait-listed callers compared with those who received services within 12 months, and to assess whether the mortality rate differed according to how quickly they receive...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Gum AM,Green O,Schonfeld L,Conner K,Rigg KK,Wagoner F,Melling KA,Parkinson K

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridium difficile causes pseudomembranous colitis and is responsible for 20% to 25% of cases of postantibiotic diarrhea. In an earlier study, nursing-home patients with C. difficile infection were noted to have a high mortality rate. Because most of these infected patients had been treated with antibiotics, it was...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Thomas DR,Bennett RG,Laughon BE,Greenough WB 3rd,Bartlett JG

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of Japan's long-term care insurance (LTCI) system in April 2000 has made long-term care an explicit and universal entitlement for every Japanese person aged 65 and older based strictly on physical and mental status. At the start of the program, more than two million seniors were expected to apply for ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Tsutsui T,Muramatsu N

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine concerns that vulnerable populations, such as depressed or cognitively impaired beneficiaries would have challenges accessing Part D coverage. DESIGN:Logistic regression analysis was used to assess whether elderly Medicare beneficiaries with depression or cognitive impairment differentially plann...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Zivin K,Kabeto MU,Kales HC,Langa KM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify valid tools to diagnose delirium superimposed on dementia. DESIGN:Systematic review of studies of delirium tools that explicitly included individuals with dementia. SETTING:Hospital. PARTICIPANTS:Studies were included if delirium assessment tools were validated against standard criteria, and t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Morandi A,McCurley J,Vasilevskis EE,Fick DM,Bellelli G,Lee P,Jackson JC,Shenkin SD,Marcotrabucchi,Schnelle J,Inouye SK,Ely EW,MacLullich A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Geriatric Pharmacy elective course at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy uses a simulated medication adherence project to increase awareness of adherence concerns facing older adults who take multiple medications. This study evaluated the effect of this project. Students enrolled in this 3-credit hour ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Divine HS,Cain J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain atrophy in 154 men and 147 women without neurologic deficits was quantitatively studied by means of computed tomography. The ages ranged from 20 to 79 years. The volume percentage of brain to cranial cavity (Craniocerebral Index, or CCI) was calculated by means of computer programs available in CT systems. The m...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Hatazawa J,Ito M,Yamaura H,Matsuzawa T

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To relate diabetes mellitus (DM) status and duration to late-life cognitive impairment and decline in men and women. DESIGN:Prospective cohort. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:Five thousand nine hundred seven men in the Physicians' Health Study II and 6,326 women in the Women's Health Study (mean age 74.1...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Okereke OI,Kang JH,Cook NR,Gaziano JM,Manson JE,Buring JE,Grodstein F

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the long-term survival and independence of individuals with stroke and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:A longitudinal nationally representative community-based sample of older adults. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals with stroke who...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Meisel K,Arnold RM,Stijacic Cenzer I,Boscardin J,Smith AK

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Most forms of dementia are associated with progressive cognitive and noncognitive impairments that can severely affect fitness to drive. Whether safe driving is still possible in the single case, however, is often difficult to decide and may be dependent on both severity and type of the respective...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Toepper M,Falkenstein M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic systolic murmurs and aortic dilatation were studied in a randomized sample of 100 hospital patients over the age of 60. Clinical, phonocardiographic, radiologic and carotid-pulse data provided the basis for graphic characterization of the murmurs. Senile aortic dilatation was common (66 patients). In a high per...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Vittal SB,Luisada AA,Rao DB

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00