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Sunovion Announces Collaboration with AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

December 15, 2016
AMDA in the News
Business Wire
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
--Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sunovion) announced today a collaboration with AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, the only medical specialty society representing the community of over 50,000 medical directors, physicians...

Shine a Light on Senior Health

December 5, 2016
AMDA in the News
Michigan State University Extension
Long-Term Care, Depression, Sleep Disorders
Many people are interested in quality sleep and for good reason. Michigan State University Extension recognizes that quality sleep is important for overall health at any age. Infants through 3 years need up to 15 hours. School age children need up...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The CMS Final Rule: Twist And Shout, But We Can Work It Out

November 4, 2016
AMDA in the News
Long-Term Living
Long-Term Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Ethics, Infections, Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention/Control, Medication, Patient Centered, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), Transitions of Care
According to Dr. Susan Levy, President of AMDA, The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, “AMDA is pleased that CMS listened and incorporated some changes into the initial proposed rule based on comments….CMS also revised the rules to...