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Benzodiazepines Linked with Increased Risk of Hip Fracture in Alzheimer’s Disease

December 2, 2016
AMDA in the News
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Alzheimer’s Disease, Falls, Medication
People with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who are prescribed benzodiazepines have a 43% increased risk of hip fracture, a large Finnish study has found. In a retrospective analysis of 46,373 AD patients, researchers found that one in five patients (or 21...

Study Affirms Link Between Psychotropic Medicines and Fall Risk

November 30, 2016
Press Release
Falls, Medication, Antipsychotics
Falls are a serious threat to the health and safety of older Americans and can have consequences ranging from bruises to head trauma. Now a new study, published in JAMDA – The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine , suggests that the...

Benzo Use Increases Hip Fractures In Alzheimer’s Patients

November 25, 2016
AMDA in the News
Nursing Times
Alzheimer’s Disease, Medication
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. Their study looked at all patients living in the community who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...

Medical and Nurses' Groups Join Forces to Boost Long-Term Care

November 25, 2016
AMDA in the News
Associations Now
Long-Term Care, Practitioners, Attending Physician, Certified Medical Director, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Two related associations have formed an alliance to offer education and resources to healthcare professionals working in post-acute and long-term care settings. Members of AMDA—The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine include medical...

Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Alzheimer’s Patients

November 23, 2016
AMDA in the News
Managed Care
Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Medication
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland. The hip fracture risk was investigated in community-dwelling...

Faculty Voice - Jeremiah Lopez: Connecting with an Older Population

November 22, 2016
AMDA in the News
MSU Today
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Dementia, End-of-Life, Quality, Measures
My residency in family medicine at McLaren-Flint Family Practice introduced me to geriatrics and planted the seed of interest in the sub-specialty. I was exposed to a two-month geriatrics block that included post-acute and long-term care management...

Nursing & Rehab Center, Society Member, Wins First Ever Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Given in the Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Field

November 21, 2016
Press Release
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Quality, Rehabilitation
Last week the U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker named the recipients of the 2016 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for sustainable excellence through visionary leadership, organizational alignment...

AMDA Strengthens Partnership with Gerontology Nurses

November 16, 2016
AMDA in the News
Long-Term Living
Practitioners, Quality
AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is strengthening its relationship with the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) to increase quality education and access to resources. “The Society’s and GAPNA’s...

AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine & GAPNA Form Partnership to Provide Quality Health Care

November 15, 2016
Press Release
Practitioners, Attending Physician, Certified Medical Director, Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Quality
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and GAPNA (the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association) have formed a partnership aimed at continuing to improve the quality of care provided to geriatric, and post-acute and...

Post-Meal Walks Beneficial for Diabetics

November 7, 2016
AMDA in the News
MD Magazine
Diabetes
A large body of research demonstrates that exercise can help patients with diabetes keep their blood sugar under better control. Now, a small new study from New Zealand indicates that exercising immediately after meals controls blood sugar more than...