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Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
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Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
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Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
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Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
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Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
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Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
05/07/2020
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD,...
05/07/2020
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Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
04/14/2020
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician...
04/14/2020
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Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
Jolynn Tumolo
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Samantha Matthews
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Samantha Matthews
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms are Central and Treatable in Alzheimer Disease Care
12/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
12/17/2025
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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
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Agitation Monitoring in Alzheimer Disease: Passive Sensing Shows Early but Limited Promise
12/11/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the...
12/11/2025
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Updated Early Alzheimer Care Pathway Aims to Improve Timely Diagnosis and Treatment in the US
12/04/2025
Hannah Musick
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
12/04/2025
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Gabapentin Enacarbil Lowers Nighttime Agitation in Dementia Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome
11/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that...
11/26/2025
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Widespread Misunderstanding of Agitation in Alzheimer Dementia Leaves US Caregivers Struggling
11/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that...
11/20/2025
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Medical Cannabis Certifications for Alzheimer Disease Agitation Decline in Recreational States
11/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state...
11/10/2025
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Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Brexpiprazole Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Subgroups in Alzheimer-Related Agitation
10/30/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2...
10/30/2025
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