Some 85% of LTC residents’ time is sedentary, research has shown, even though sedentary lifestyles can lead to age-related decline, chronic disease, and disability. With that in mind, Eva Peyrusqué, a PhD student at the University of Quebec in...
Suspected fractures in residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities have in the past resulted in a transfer to a nearby emergency department, but with the increased risk of exposure to COVID-19, alternatives are needed. In response to this problem,...
Senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy spoke to Erin Vigne, MA, RN, director of clinical affairs at AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, about the importance of getting outside.
Personality disorders are fairly common, effecting approximately 9% of U.S. adults. Yet in older adults personality disorders often aren’t recognized, formally diagnosed, or treated. Instead, these disorders may be dismissed or attributed to...
Obesity is recognized by experts as a complex, chronic condition or disease involving the brain and hormones secreted by the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and adipose tissue itself — as well as a host of contributing factors, from genetics and...
Two clinical teams have been named 2023 Choosing Wisely Champions by AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. The award honors individual clinicians and teams of clinicians who have gone above and beyond to make significant...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has replaced memorandum QSO-20-31-ALL, the Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies ( https://go.cms.gov/3zu7VwI ) with memorandum QSO-23-10-NH, revised guidance for Strengthened...
Mr. M is a 71-year-old man who lives in senior housing with his wife. He completed a few years of high school and then worked in construction. He retired at age 65 and moved into senior housing soon after. He is independent with all activities,...
Don’t we all want an inclusive workplace? I was reflecting on this past spring season and the many months filled with various cultural and interfaith holidays. The facilities where I work held celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, and the...
