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View article: CLAIMS-BASED FRAILTY INDEX AS A PREDICTOR OF POSTACUTE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE OUTCOMES
CLAIMS-BASED FRAILTY INDEX AS A PREDICTOR OF POSTACUTE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE OUTCOMES Open
How claims-based frailty index (CFI) predicts post-acute skilled nursing facility (SNF) care outcomes is unknown. We used the National Health and Aging Trends Study 2011-2017 survey data linked to Medicare claims. CFI and comprehensive ger…
View article: HEALTH CARE COSTS OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH FRAILTY AND/OR DEMENTIA
HEALTH CARE COSTS OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WITH FRAILTY AND/OR DEMENTIA Open
Frailty and dementia predispose older adults to adverse health outcomes, resulting in increased health care utilization. In this study, we examined healthcare costs in a 5% sample of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries using Medic…
View article: Discontinuation of Cholinesterase Inhibitors Following Initiation of Memantine and Admission to Long-Term Care Among Older Adults
Discontinuation of Cholinesterase Inhibitors Following Initiation of Memantine and Admission to Long-Term Care Among Older Adults Open
Importance Discontinuing cholinesterase inhibitors when initiating memantine in patients with dementia may be reasonable to reduce treatment burden, costs, and the risk of adverse drug events. Objective To assess the association of choline…
View article: LATENT HEALTH PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH INSTITUTIONAL ADMISSION AFTER SNF STAY AMONG MEDICARE PLWH
LATENT HEALTH PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH INSTITUTIONAL ADMISSION AFTER SNF STAY AMONG MEDICARE PLWH Open
Background Health profiles may help identify PLWH at risk for institutional admission after a short-term skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay. Methods We estimated rates of institutional admission in one-year follow-up after discharge from …
View article: Differences In Nursing Home Staff COVID-19 Testing Rates And Odds Of Vaccination Across Work Shifts
Differences In Nursing Home Staff COVID-19 Testing Rates And Odds Of Vaccination Across Work Shifts Open
COVID-19 vaccination and regular testing of nursing home staff have been critical interventions for mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks in US nursing homes. Although implementation of testing has largely been left to nursing home organizations t…
View article: Change in a Claims-Based Frailty Index, Mortality, and Health Care Costs in Medicare Beneficiaries
Change in a Claims-Based Frailty Index, Mortality, and Health Care Costs in Medicare Beneficiaries Open
Background A claims-based frailty index (CFI) allows measurement of frailty on a population scale. Our objective was to examine the association of changes in CFI over 12 months with mortality and Medicare costs. Methods We used a 5% sample…
View article: A CROSSWALK OF COMMONLY USED FRAILTY SCALES
A CROSSWALK OF COMMONLY USED FRAILTY SCALES Open
Several validated scales have been developed to measure frailty, yet it remains unknown how these measures are related. We used data from 7,070 community-dwelling older adults who participated in National Health and Aging Trend Study round…
View article: Analysis of Functional Recovery in Older Adults Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities and Then Home
Analysis of Functional Recovery in Older Adults Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities and Then Home Open
This study found that recovery after posthospitalization SNF stay was particularly prolonged for individuals with frailty. Functional dependence in activities of daily living remained common among individuals with frailty long after discha…
View article: Geriatric Conditions Associated with Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Older People with HIV: The Importance of Frailty
Geriatric Conditions Associated with Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Older People with HIV: The Importance of Frailty Open
Poor compliance with medications is a growing concern in geriatric care and is increasingly more relevant among people living with HIV (PLWH) as they age. Our goal was to understand geriatric conditions associated with antiretroviral thera…
View article: Clinical and Utilization Outcomes of Matched People With and Without HIV Aged 65+
Clinical and Utilization Outcomes of Matched People With and Without HIV Aged 65+ Open
The prevalence of age-standardized comorbidities is significantly elevated for PLWH across an array of cohorts. However, healthcare needs of older people living with (PLWH) and without (PWOH) HIV may be similar if they have similar geriatr…
View article: Frailty and Dementia: Differences in Health Care Utilization and Costs
Frailty and Dementia: Differences in Health Care Utilization and Costs Open
Frailty and dementia are associated with poor health outcomes and increased health care utilization. A more nuanced understanding of this dynamic may be useful in improving care and developing policies. This retrospective cohort study was …
View article: The Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA): Findings and Perspectives for Human Aging, Frailty, and Disability
The Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA): Findings and Perspectives for Human Aging, Frailty, and Disability Open
The Aging Study of Pyeongchang Rural Area (ASPRA) is a population-based, prospective cohort study of older adults in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Since the initial enrollment of 382 participants, the ASPRA has been maintained and has conducte…
View article: Long-term effect of a 24-week multicomponent intervention on physical performance and frailty in community-dwelling older adults
Long-term effect of a 24-week multicomponent intervention on physical performance and frailty in community-dwelling older adults Open
Introduction Multicomponent interventions improve physical function and frailty in older adults, but their long-term benefit remains uncertain. Methods This prospective non-randomised study was conducted in 383 older Koreans (mean age, 76.…
View article: Osteoporosis Medications Prevent Subsequent Fracture in Frail Older Adults
Osteoporosis Medications Prevent Subsequent Fracture in Frail Older Adults Open
Frailty is common in older adults with fractures. Osteoporosis medications reduce subsequent fracture, but limited data exist on medication efficacy in frail individuals. Our objective was to determine whether medications reduce the risk o…
View article: Multicomponent Intervention and Long‐Term Disability in Older Adults: A <scp>Nonrandomized</scp> Prospective Study
Multicomponent Intervention and Long‐Term Disability in Older Adults: A <span>Nonrandomized</span> Prospective Study Open
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To evaluate the long‐term association between a multicomponent intervention program and disability in socioeconomically vulnerable older adults. DESIGN This was a nonrandomized prospective intervention trial. SETTING …
View article: Discrepancies in Demand of Internet of Things Services Among Older People and People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: Face-to-Face Survey Study
Discrepancies in Demand of Internet of Things Services Among Older People and People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: Face-to-Face Survey Study Open
Background Home Internet of Things (IoT) services and devices have the potential to aid older adults and people with disabilities in their living environments. IoT services and devices can also aid caregivers and health care providers in c…
View article: LONG-TERM EFFECT OF A MULTICOMPONENT INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND FRAILTY IN OLDER ADULTS
LONG-TERM EFFECT OF A MULTICOMPONENT INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND FRAILTY IN OLDER ADULTS Open
Multicomponent interventions improve physical function and frailty in older adults, but their long-term benefit remains uncertain. We report the 30-month outcomes of a 24-week multicomponent intervention versus usual care in community-dwel…
View article: Discrepancies in Demand of Internet of Things Services Among Older People and People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: Face-to-Face Survey Study (Preprint)
Discrepancies in Demand of Internet of Things Services Among Older People and People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Health Care Providers: Face-to-Face Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Home Internet of Things (IoT) services and devices have the potential to aid older adults and people with disabilities in their living environments. IoT services and devices can also aid caregivers and health care providers in …