JAMDA is the official journal of @PALTmed - Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association. Retweets and likes are amplification and not endorsement.

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New pre-proof online on @JAMDAcom Enhancing awareness and promotion of the Weekend Warrior pattern may offer a viable strategy for individuals facing barriers to regular physical activity participation given the stable low trend in the US during 1997-2018 jamda.com/article/S1525-8610…
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The latest issue of @JAMDAcom is out now, featuring the most essential research and clinical practice updates for older adults and long-term care. Don't miss out on the valuable articles that can inform your practice and research: bit.ly/42QD5xq
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I wanted to share a new paper that just came out in JAMDA on physician-advanced practitioner workforce composition in SNFs and rehospitalization rates: authors.elsevier.com/a/1lvtp…. Be on the lookout for the podcast. Always a pleasure to chat with @JAMDAcom about #PALTC workforce!
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Out in @JAMDAcom: 12% of dementia patients met CNS polypharmacy criteria - most common combo: #opioids + #antidepressants + #gabapentin. No significant reduction from deprescribing intervention. 💊 #Geriatrics #Polypharmacy #OpioidCrisis #Deprescribing sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Did you catch the April #PALTtalk with @JAMDAcom podcast episode? Don't miss special guest Victoria Winogora, MSN, NP, BS, RN, BA, as she discusses her systematic review on live hospice discharges in individuals with cognitive disabilities: bit.ly/43ti6QX
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From this month @JAMDAcom - How can we engage residents with #dementia in meaningful activity? jamda.com/article/S1525-8610… In this JAMDA Journal article, Sarah Holmes, PhD, MSW, Susan Scherr, CPRP, Erin O'Brien, MA, RN, Sorah Levy, Elizabeth Galik, and Barb Resnick describe a new tool - the Meaningful Engagement Assessment tool - which can help!
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Out in @JAMDAcom High-dose statins cut delirium risk by 64% in older adults with #diabetes. Higher statin doses = greater delirium risk reduction in older adults with T2DM! 🔍💊 #Pharmacy #T2DM #Delirium #Statins #BrainHealth #Geriatrics #Pharmacotherapy sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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February's @JAMDAcom #PALTtalk podcast episode is a not-to-be-missed insightful discussion on advancing care quality and outcomes: paltmed.org/news-media/paltt…
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Increased mortality according to the quartile of the distribution of both the FTS and FI score among those with T2DM. @JAMDAcom
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Trends in antipsychotic use in dementia | @JAMDAcom A study of Texas Medicare data found a 25.8% decline in use,mainly among nursing facility residents. Rates remained steady in community-dwelling individuals. 🧠💊 #DementiaCare #Dementia #Antipsychotics sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Out in @JAMDAcom 50% of long-term care facilities residents remain on antidepressants until end-of-life. Time to rethink deprescribing❓ #Antidepressants #Deprescribing #AgedCare #LTCF #MedicationSafety #Geriatrics #Research #Healthcare #Health #Science sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Jonathan Temte, Shari Barlow and Marlon Mundt have received the 2025 @STFM_FM Research Paper of the Year for their paper, "Rapid Detection of Influenza Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities Reduces Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalization" @JAMDAcom buff.ly/3EJFu3T
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In recent years, spirituality and religion have garnered attention in their impact on improving the well-being of people with dementia. Learn more via a Letter to the Editor in this month's @JAMDAcom: jamda.com/article/S1525-8610…
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Out in @JAMDAcom Polypharmacy in the ≥90 age group remains prevalent, with antihypertensives, analgesics & psychotropics most commonly prescribed. Are #deprescribing efforts enough? 💊📉 #Geriatrics #Polypharmacy #analgesics #Research #psychotropics sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Study in nursing homes across the Netherlands 🇳🇱: Only half of psychotropic drug use cases met guideline recommendations for appropriateness: buff.ly/4aXZ3S9 @JAMDAcom @NDeprescribing More work needs to done to reduce this discrepancy. buff.ly/48I6Ph9
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.@JAMDAcom Journal brings you 12 months of industry-leading, peer-reviewed #PALTC content. Here’s a look at the best of 2024 🏆 Guideline Recos Dementia: bit.ly/49R70I8 Next Geriatric Giant: bit.ly/3BMp3Td Dose-Response/Physical Activity: bit.ly/4fBcDLR
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.@Caring4theAges brings you timely, trending content to keep you informed about the PALTC world. Here’s a look at the best of 2024 🏆 Medication Management: bit.ly/4fxrcQv Antibiotic Resistance: bit.ly/4gzHXMo Age-Friendly Nursing Homes: bit.ly/408kGen
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