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Physical function decline predictors in nursing home residents using new national quality indicators.
Noguchi-Watanabe et al., Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023
DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14763
Listen up, folks, we’ve got something incredible here. We’re talking about the best predictors of physical function decline in nursing homes. And let me tell you, it’s huge. We used the LIFE system, started in 2021, to make sure we’re giving top-notch care to our seniors. We looked at over 1600 residents in Japan, and guess what? We found out exactly what makes physical function go down.
Our residents, average age 87, they’re not young, but they’re strong. However, 45% of them saw a decline. And we know why. If you’re over 90, if you’re underweight, if you have dementia or can’t think straight, if you can’t talk back when spoken to, if you’re up all night – these are the big signs that physical function might drop. And if you started out with high physical function, you’ve got to watch out.
So, what does this mean? It means we’ve got the best data to keep our long-term care top-notch. We’re going to use this to make sure our seniors are living like champions. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, they’re on board with us. They know we’re doing something great here. Believe me.