Dear Dr. Jeff: We received an email from our local hospital emergency room directing us not to send patients with fever and respiratory symptoms to them as they were already overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients and our patients would not be offered a...
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has many members who are passionate leaders, respected educators, and inspiring innovators. Each year we recognize two of these with the William Dodd Founder’s Award for Distinguished...
Nearly one in five older adults develop fear of falling, according to a longitudinal study that also suggests older age, use of a walking aid, and symptoms of depression can help predict who is more likely to develop this fear.
Two months ago, we were eagerly planning on another Annual Conference of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. We were anticipating how we would renew old Society friendships, learn how to be better clinicians, and have...
A research paper that describes a three-question screening tool for detecting delirium in patients with dementia has won JAMDA’s 2020 Morley Award for its potential to impact practice and policy in post-acute and long-term care medicine. Once...
Nursing homes have been a part of our history since the 17th century. They began as almshouses, and then in the 20th century transitioned into “convalescent homes” that provided basic care and meals. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) in...
It is difficult to imagine a time without COVID-19, even though it has only been a few months. As health care providers, we serve a population vulnerable not only to deleterious physical effects of the virus but also to the psychological impact of...
