Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Comparative Study
Effect of psychiatric and other nonmotor symptoms on disability in Parkinson's disease.
To examine the effect of depression and other nonmotor symptoms on functional ability in Parkinson's disease (PD). ⋯ Results support and extend previous findings that psychiatric and other nonmotor symptoms contribute significantly to disability in PD. Screening for nonmotor symptoms in PD is necessary to more fully explain functional limitations. Further study is required to determine whether identifying and treating these symptoms will improve function and quality of life.
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Comment Letter
Donepezil delay to nursing home placement study is flawed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Resistance and agility training reduce fall risk in women aged 75 to 85 with low bone mass: a 6-month randomized, controlled trial.
To compare the effectiveness of group resistance and agility-training programs in reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older women with low bone mass. ⋯ These findings support the implementation of community-based resistance and agility-training programs to reduce fall risk in older women with low bone mass. Such programs may have particular public health benefits because it has been shown that this group is at increased risk of falling and sustaining fall-related fractures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Transitional care of older adults hospitalized with heart failure: a randomized, controlled trial.
To examine the effectiveness of a transitional care intervention delivered by advanced practice nurses (APNs) to elders hospitalized with heart failure. ⋯ A comprehensive transitional care intervention for elders hospitalized with heart failure increased the length of time between hospital discharge and readmission or death, reduced total number of rehospitalizations, and decreased healthcare costs, thus demonstrating great promise for improving clinical and economic outcomes.