... respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in subpopulations at high risk, like older adults in nursing homes (NH). Objective: The objective of the study was to know if coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks can occur in NH with high vaccination coverage among its residents. Methods: We identified...

... (admission to assisted living home or nursing home) was used as an outcome measure. Logistic random-effects models were used. Results: Regressions revealed that among oldest old, the odds of being institutionalized were lower for men (odds ratio [OR] = 0.03; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.00–0.16...

... and caregivers in appropriately modifying food. Objective: We investigated how oral, swallowing, and cognitive conditions of older adults who required daily nursing care in a nursing home were associated with different dietary food consistencies. Methods: Clinical examinations to record dentition status...

... died, 4 in their home and 2 in the nursing home. Moderate/severe cases were significantly older and more frequently males. The APOE ε4 allele was associated with the presence of symptoms of COVID-19. Higher systolic blood pressure, more intense smoking habit, more alcohol intake, lower consumption...

... in activities of daily living (ADL). The physical activity level of most nursing home residents is very low, which implies that they are often subject to a decline in health, mobility, autonomy and social contacts and are also at risk of suffering a decline in mental well-being. In a previous study, we...

.... While various hospital studies have examined the prevalence of presenteeism and absenteeism and its associated factors among care workers, evidence from nursing home settings is scarce. Objective: To explore care workers' self-reported absenteeism and presenteeism in relation to nursing homes...

... in order to establish action policies. However, there are not enough studies about malnutrition in institutionalized elderly in Spain. Objectives: The objectives of this survey were to assess the prevalence of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition in elderly people living in nursing homes in the province...

... Quinn Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK Key Words Care-home Emergency care Nursing home Abstract Background: An increasing number of adults are resident in care-homes. Poor prognosis is often assumed; however, outcomes...

... of cognitively intact centenarians participating in the Georgia Centenarian Study and the association between these resources and residence status. Methods: Two widely used measures of social resources were investigated among participants living in private homes, personal care facilities, and nursing homes...

...R. Wirth; J.M. Bauer; H.P. Willschrei; D. Volkert; C.C. Sieber Background: Despite extensive discussion about percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in nursing home residents, no prevalence data exist in most countries. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PEG in German...

... from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Fractures Senile osteoporosis Bone mineral density Falls Nursing home Clinical Section Gerontology 1995;41:273-279 Pierantonio Visentin Rossana Ciravegna Lorenzo Uscello Mario Molaschi Fabrizio...

...S. Franzoni; R. Rozzini; S. Boffelli; G.B. Frisoni; M. Trabucchi The study analyzes the characteristics of 54 nursing home patients (12 male, 42 female; mean age 81.9 ± 7.9 years) with and without the complaint of the fear of falling, and the association of this fear with falling and functional...

... or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Agitation Nursing home Dementia 12 08 1989 19 01 1990...

... micronutrient status and mood before and after supplementation. The objective was to determine whether the administration of selenium, vitamin C and folate improved mood in frail elderly nursing home residents. Mood was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression rating scale (HAD), and Montgomery-Åsberg...

...M.F. Domínguez-Berjón; P. Hernando-Briongos; P.J. Miguel-Arroyo; J.E. Echevarría; I. Casas Background: An epidemic outbreak of keratoconjunctivitis occurred in a nursing home in Madrid from August to December 2005. Objective: This article reports the outbreak, the infection control measures taken...

...-related changes in cross-domain variability across cognitive task performance in very old nursing home residents in contrast to community-dwelling older adults. To explore the relationship between cross-domain variability in cognition and functional disability in very old age. Methods: 204 very old (82.00...

... or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Hip fracture Nursing home Hospital discharge Outcome Elderly people Experimental...

... of care in institutional settings. Objective: The Weibull model was developed to predict the 18-month survival of a group of Chinese nursing home residents. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 590 older residents from four nursing homes with different levels of care were enrolled. The main outcome...

...Jiska Cohen-Mansfield; Perla Werner; Kurt Hammerschmidt; John D. Newman Background: Disruptive vocalizations are among the most common behavior problems in the nursing home. However, their acoustic properties have not been previously investigated. Objective: This paper examines the acoustic...

...Elsie Hui; Jean Woo; Magnus Hjelm; Y.T. Zhang; H.T. Tsui Background: Telemedicine has been applied successfully in various fields of medicine. This mode of health care delivery may potentially be useful in supporting frail nursing home residents who require multidisciplinary geriatric services...