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Can a Machine Learning Model Help Predict Care Needs Among Older Adults?
10/26/2023
Julie Gould
A recent study sought to develop a machine learning model to predict the maximum care needs level that individuals over the age of 75 would require within the next three years.
A recent study sought to develop a machine learning model to predict the maximum care needs level that individuals over the age of 75 would require within the next three years.
A recent study sought to develop...
10/26/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Effectiveness of Non Pharmacological Interventions in Preventing Delirium Among Older Adults
08/14/2023
Hannah Musick
A comprehensive overview of systematic reviews found that non pharmacological interventions, particularly multicomponent strategies, are effective in preventing delirium among older people.
A comprehensive overview of systematic reviews found that non pharmacological interventions, particularly multicomponent strategies, are effective in preventing delirium among older people.
A comprehensive overview of...
08/14/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Phone Consults Provide Guidance for Rural Caregivers of Veterans With Dementia
03/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Specialists contacted caregivers to discuss behavior triggers, pharmacologic and nonpharmacological management strategies, and medications for older veterans with dementia.
Specialists contacted caregivers to discuss behavior triggers, pharmacologic and nonpharmacological management strategies, and medications for older veterans with dementia.
Specialists contacted caregivers...
03/02/2023
Veterans Health Today

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Pandemic Brought Marked Increase in Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Homes
02/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“Strategies are urgently needed to identify these nursing homes and introduce proactive support to bring antipsychotic prescription rates back to prepandemic levels,” researchers advised.
“Strategies are urgently needed to identify these nursing homes and introduce proactive support to bring antipsychotic prescription rates back to prepandemic levels,” researchers advised.
“Strategies are urgently needed...
02/15/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Memory Designation Does Not Lower Risk of Injury Among Residents With Alzheimer Disease
02/10/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators analyzed rates of emergency department visits for injuries among residents of assisted living facilities with and without memory care designation.
Investigators analyzed rates of emergency department visits for injuries among residents of assisted living facilities with and without memory care designation.
Investigators analyzed rates of...
02/10/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for New Alzheimer Disease Drug
01/06/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
Lecanemab is the second drug targeting the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease to receive approval.
Lecanemab is the second drug targeting the underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease to receive approval.
Lecanemab is the second drug...
01/06/2023
First Report Managed Care

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Complexity of As-Needed Antipsychotics in Residential Care Requires System-Level Perspective
01/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Staff at assisted living/residential care facilities offered insight into the use of antipsychotic medications for managing behavior in residents with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Staff at assisted living/residential care facilities offered insight into the use of antipsychotic medications for managing behavior in residents with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Staff at assisted...
01/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Depression Symptoms, Medication Use Among NH Residents With Dementia
11/11/2022
Samantha Matthews
Researchers compared behavioral and depression symptoms and medication use among Michigan nursing home residents with dementia prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers compared behavioral and depression symptoms and medication use among Michigan nursing home residents with dementia prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers compared behavioral...
11/11/2022
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High Social Engagement, Contact Connected With Lower Risk of Dementia
11/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study authors examined the magnitude of the correlation between the risk of dementia and different aspects of social integration.
Study authors examined the magnitude of the correlation between the risk of dementia and different aspects of social integration.
Study authors examined the...
11/07/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Early Experiences Demonstrate Positive Impact of Dementia Care Program
06/15/2022
Samantha Matthews
“Despite many obstacles to dissemination, with local champions and technical assistance, successful innovations in dementia care can be implemented in diverse health systems,” wrote study authors.
“Despite many obstacles to dissemination, with local champions and technical assistance, successful innovations in dementia care can be implemented in diverse health systems,” wrote study authors.
“Despite many obstacles to...
06/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care

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