Despite the positive effects of regular physical activity on health, the majority of nursing home residents spend most of their time inactive.1,2 So far, little data is available as to whether physical activity programs, organized in the form of...
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join Society Treasurer Jeffrey Nichols, MD, CMD, is widely known for his popular “Dear Dr. Jeff “column in Caring for the Ages . However, he is more than that--much more. He currently is chief medical officer at the...
During a hearing on Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills, the Society—through its membership in the National Observation Stays Coalition— recently urged members of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee to take note how surprise...
On May 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule to update and modernize the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain frail, elderly...
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule on Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses . These changes will ensure that patients have greater...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising awareness of the risk to patient health and safety due to misapplication of the opioid guideline for chronic pain. Please read the recent commentary in the New England Journal of...
The Authors wish to make a correction to their article published in JAMDA ( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2017.11.002 ) “A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients with Type 2...
This study explored the process of care for persons living with dementia (PLWDs) in various care settings across a tertiary care system and considers challenges and opportunities for change.
Declining cognitive abilities in people with dementia (PwD) complicate communication and decision making,1 particularly at end of life. These circumstances lead to insecurity among physicians about end-of-life decisions (ELDs) and preferences of PwD...
Many older adults in long-term care (LTC) experience acute health crises but are at high risk of transfer distress and in-hospital morbidity and mortality. Residents often complete advance directives (ADs) regarding future care wishes, including...
