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,...
The older adult population is increasing dramatically: according to the World Health Organization, the number of adults aged 60 and over is expected to double to 2.1 billion globally by 2050 (“Aging and Health,” WHO Fact Sheet, Oct. 1, 2022, https...
Little information exists on whether nationwide efforts to reduce antipsychotic use among nursing home (NH) residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias improved mortality and hospitalization outcomes for residents. Our objective was to...
