I commonly assess and treat symptoms of pain in individuals living with dementia in my clinical practice. The treatment plans that I develop are typically guided by the following three elements: 1) An assessment process to identify the type,...
The likelihood of living alone increases with age. Nearly 60% of households with adults over 80 are single-adult homes, and it is estimated that over the course of the next 20 years this number will grow from nearly 5 million to an estimated 10.1...
The number of antipsychotic agents prescribed for older adults living with dementia varies widely among U.S. states, a one-year observational study found.
By observing markers of poor oral health, particularly dry mouth, clinicians may be able to determine which adults are at risk of becoming frail, according to a new study.
Fully immersive virtual reality using 360° views, or VR 360°, represents a promising tool to improve well-being and manage psychosocial disorders, especially as individuals experience isolation resulting from COVID-19 precautions, researchers in...
My first experience in a post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting was during my geriatrics rotation in residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. It was here where I solidified my decision to pursue a career in geriatrics,...
At the end of clinic day today I had been invited to speak to a church group via Zoom about the topic of dementia. I thought it might be fun to talk with people about dementia, as I do with my patients, without the need for a slideshow or references...
Irecently traveled to a major city for a professional development event, and while I was exploring the area for local cuisine I stumbled across a cannabis vending machine. It was neither inside nor outside a business establishment; it was simply a...
Anyone following the evolution of the post-acute and long-term care industry has noticed the trend toward “acuity creep,” where today’s assisted living facility residents resemble the nursing home residents of 10 to 20 years ago. For instance, 77%...
