Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in later life, with over 13% of community-dwelling older people affected. According to a new study in the May issue of JAMDA, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a very significant (75%) increase in the...
Two clinician teams have been named 2019 Choosing Wisely ® Champions by AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. The award honors individual clinicians and teams of clinicians who have gone above and beyond to make significant...
Patients with heart failure who are discharged home after a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay are at greatest risk for readmission in the first two days, according to a study in the April issue of JAMDA. However, this risk is lessened with longer...
Rural patients continue to face challenges accessing adequate home health care services, supports, and resources. A new study in the April issue of JAMDA suggests that addressing this issue calls for stakeholder collaboration and comprehensive...
During the AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) annual conference in Atlanta, GA, the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, an affiliate of AMDA, announced the recipients of its three highest...
Efforts to improve quality of life, prevent falls, and improve collaboration between the hospital and the skilled nursing facility (SNF) were recognized with Quality Improvement (QI) awards during AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care...
End-of-life (EOL) conversations enhance palliative care and quality-of-life efforts for nursing home residents, according to a study in the March issue of JAMDA. In “Association Between End-of-Life Conversations in Nursing Homes and End-of-Life Care...
An article in the March issue of JAMDA details how post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) clinicians, working as first responders, can promote early recognition of sepsis and help prevent hospitalizations and readmissions related to this condition...
Dysphagia, a difficulty swallowing liquids and/or solids, is more common in nursing homes than many realize. That’s why identifying and managing this condition should be a priority, according to a new study in the February issue of JAMDA. In “...
High blood pressure in late life is associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the February issue of JAMDA. This finding reaffirms the benefit of focusing on preventing and managing high blood pressure in older adults,...
