Over the years, hundreds of physicians have gone through the Core Curriculum to receive their Certified Medical Director (CMD) designation. Almost unanimously, people have described the program as eye-opening and empowering. Both new and veteran...
In 2022 the I-40 Hernando DeSoto bridge spanning the Mississippi River was closed to traffic for months after a massive crack was discovered in the structure — a stark reminder that infrastructure needs regular attention and updates. This is true...
Long-term care insurance is one way to help pay the costs of post-acute and long-term care, which can be significant. Currently, about 7.5 million Americans have some type of LTC insurance. However, this is a pretty low number considering the over-...
Aging in place is not a new concept, but it has been getting increased attention from policymakers, consumers, and providers alike. Increasingly, older adults are seeking ways to minimize the costs and disruptions to lifestyle that so often come...
Most post-acute and long-term care settings offer opportunities for residents to participate in activities. Common activities include bingo or card games, television, arts and crafts, exercise classes, music, and social events. Participation in...
The human endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex and intricate biological network crucial in regulating and maintaining various physiological and cognitive processes. The ECS consists of many receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids spread...
Ambulatory measurements of trunk accelerations allow researchers to create models for identifying older individuals at high risk of falling, but these models face challenges in robustness regarding accuracy, a study in the Netherlands found.
Dear Dr. Diane: I was on a call in which someone mentioned that assisted living isn’t PALTC. I know that you have spoken about the “PALTC Continuum,” but I don’t know what that means. Can you clarify that and answer how assisted living, independent...
As a nurse practitioner, most of my clinical practice has been in post-acute and long-term care settings; however, for the past 20 years I have also maintained a small home-based dementia care clinical practice. Through this experience, across...