Practices and knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia vary widely. Over time, some current beliefs and approaches have been questioned, for example, the limited evidence of the efficacy of some interventions, inadequate medical...
A significant percentage of the older adult population (25% to 50% of patients older than 85 years) is frail.1 One of the most important symptoms of frailty is falling, which is a risk factor for hospitalization and/or death. Inappropriate...
I am the person least likely to talk about emotions — I have bottled up a lifetime’s worth. As a family caregiver for over 20 years, I have been on a seemingly endless roller coaster of emotional stress that has affected me in ways I never imagined...
The AMDA On-The-Go podcast is more popular than ever. Society members and other stakeholders appreciate the opportunity to hear from leading experts addressing the hottest issues — and to listen while driving to a facility, working out, or having a...
A provider-focused, goal-driven care model can significantly reduce unnecessary — and often unwanted — transfers of individuals from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to emergency departments (EDs), according to a prospective cohort study conducted...
