To investigate the effects of mold-fermented cheese (MFC) on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in community-dwelling older Japanese women with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
To assess whether a 24-week multidomain lifestyle intervention including a nutritional milk supplement and an exercise program had any effect on physical and cognitive function, self-rated health, and health-related quality of life in older Chinese...
Inappropriate antipsychotic prescribing is a key quality indicator by which clinical outcomes might be monitored and improved in long-term care (LTC), but limited evidence exists on the most effective strategies for reducing inappropriate...
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join The Society's Board of Directors headed to Washington, DC, for Hill Day on September 5. There were three key topics that were discussed: The need for a national nursing home medical director registry Telehealth in...
An increasing number of post-acute care patients are admitted to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) with behavioral symptoms such as wandering and rejecting care, which can interfere with care and place a patient at risk of social isolation or injury...
To compare publicly available information on aged care systems in 7 countries to determine the degree of transferability for research on aged care between these countries.
POLICY UPDATE: Volume VII Follow AMDA On-The-Hill Podcast Questions? Email Alex at abardakh@paltc.org Related Resources: Weekly Round-Up article about Hill Day Navigating PALTC video on the need for trained and engaged medical directors Advancing...
MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT Login or Join When the Society’s Board of Directors headed to Washington, DC, for Hill Day on September 5, a photo of the group captured the event perfectly. The smiling team exuded enthusiasm, energy, and confidence. When...
Last week the Society submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities Proposed Rule. Overall, the Society supported the proposed regulatory updates, as many reflect the...
September 30—Quality Payment Program: MIPS Targeted Review Request If you participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2018, your performance feedback, which includes your MIPS final score and payment adjustment factor(s), is...
