A few months ago, I tripped on some steps while walking outside, fell, and sustained an open fracture of my right ankle. This accident required a brief hospital stay, surgical repair, and a prolonged period of no weight bearing and no driving. My...
Despite Medicare data showing that about 25% of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) reside in nursing homes, many practitioners may not have a lot of experience with diagnosing and managing this condition. As Nora Reznickova, MD, a geriatrician at...
“This event comes with a warning. Viewer discretion is advised,” said Lori Porter, CEO and cofounder of the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) at the start of “The New CNA Workforce: Frontline Lessons from the Pandemic,” a...
The strengthening of protocols for close monitoring, active surveillance, and goals of care (GOC) discussions during the pandemic have likely positioned more nursing facilities to confidently recognize and initiate early management for residents...
What commonly used medication for behavior and psychiatric symptoms in dementia is not approved for the purpose, is often used inappropriately, has no evidence that it is better than placebo for dementia-related agitation, causes significant side...
The excitement is palpable. After two years of virtual Annual Conferences, AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is pleased to invite members and others to Baltimore, MD, March 10–13, for PALTC22. In addition to opportunities...
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AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Medicine applauds passage of legislation addressing the looming Medicare cuts to PALTC visits. Last month, Congress passed, and the president signed into law, S.610 — the Protecting...
On October 6, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s AB 749 into law after it sailed through the state’s Assembly and Senate with minimal opposition. The bill requires almost all nursing facility medical directors to be certified through...
