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Private Equity and the Corruption of Medicine

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
When managed care first began to make inroads into my city about 1986, I had been in the private practice of medicine for 10 years. I had started from zero and knew nothing of the “business” of medicine. I hired two young medical assistants who were...

Antibiotic Stewardship in the Nursing Home

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Reference: Sloane PD, et al. A 2-Year Pragmatic Trial of Antibiotic Stewardship in 27 Community Nursing Homes. J Am Geriatr Soc 2020;68:46–54. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16059 .

Controversies in Aging: Anticonvulsants for Management of Agitation in Dementia

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
A common controversy in post-acute and long-term care is the management of agitation associated with dementia. Agitation is a type of behavioral and psychological symptom of dementia characterized by restlessness, aggression, and emotional distress...

Gift Gratitude This Holiday Season

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Gratitude is powerful—it connects us, strengthens our community, and reminds us of the many individuals who have shaped our journeys. As you reflect on the past year, are you reminded of the countless ways a colleague or mentor have inspired you to...

For PALTC25: The Queen City Awaits Your Royal Visit

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, promises a royal experience for PALTC25, set for March 13–15. From restaurants to suit all tastes and unique museums to tours, sports, shopping, and activities for the kids, Charlotte will keep conference...

ASCP Partners With the John A. Hartford Foundation to Provide Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) is dedicated to improving the care of older adults. It was established in 1929 by John A. Hartford and his brother George L. Hartford, owners of the nationwide A&P grocery stores. Since 1982, JAHF has...

When a Patient or Caregiver Asks for a Drug by Name, What Should Practitioners Do?

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Increasingly, people are interested in taking control of their own health care and that of their older loved ones. So it’s not surprising that the pharmaceutical industry is spending billions annually on direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising. While...

Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads: What You Need to Know

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Leslie Eber, MD, CMD, a Colorado-based medical director and PALTmed vice president, talks to senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy about direct-to-consumer drug ads and how to work with your practitioner to determine the best medications for your...

LGBTQ+ Equity Amongst Veterans in Long-Term Care

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
More than 500,000 older military veterans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, and related identities (LGBTQ+). Fearing mistreatment or lower quality care, many of these individuals may be reluctant to enter Community...

Are Assisted Living Communities Adequately Staffed?

Caring for the Ages
November 1, 2024
Nursing homes have higher resident-to-staff ratios than assisted living communities, and both have more aides and licensed nurses during the day shift than overnight, a new study found.