Inviting and listening to the stories of people in the later stages of their lives offers them dignity and the opportunity to evaluate their goals for their final chapter of life. Narrative medicine provides important space for caregivers to be...
The lack of standardized methods can be a challenge when evaluating the quality of assisted living communities, but researchers from Minnesota have identified elements that might guide future efforts at standardization.
I didn’t have enough time to pack my lunch for work recently, and it was a busy day. Time was short, so I planned a quick dash across the street to the hospital cafeteria. To my surprise, the small visitor entrance to the hospital now had two...
Professional organizations are a key driver to the success of any profession. Health care professionals select organizations based on mutual interests and perceived benefits. As described by Mary Jo Goolsby, EdD, MSN, NP-C, and Janet DuBois, DNP,...
As providers in post-acute and long-term care, we have the privilege of working with residents as they transition from an illness or injury back to their new functional baseline. As the prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) in aging...
Assisted living first arose as a social model focusing on hospitality services for residents rather than providing on-site medical care. However, the number of older adults in the United States residing in assisted living communities (ALCs) now has...
The start of a new year is not just about a change in the calendar, a change in administration, or the start of a new rotation of our annual quality improvement calendars. It’s about acknowledging the extent and impact of ongoing staffing challenges...
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease experienced by older adults. By definition it is a systemic skeletal disorder that results in decreased bone strength, density, and quality. According to the World Health Organization,...
