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Poor Oral Health May Indicate Risk of Frailty

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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.

Virtual Reality Could Be a Tool for Well-Being in Older Adults

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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...

Energizing Networks and Ideas: How the Futures Program Impacted My Career

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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,...

Is Dementia a Disease?

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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...

Discussing Cannabis With Your Patients

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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...

From Isolated to Invigorated: Reunions Rule

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
Senior contributing writer Joanne Kaldy talks to certified nursing assistants about the importance of finding time to meet colleagues in person.

The Future of Independent Living: Health and Wellness Take Center Stage

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
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%...

Peer Inspiration, Team Collaboration Elevate 2023 Medical Director of the Year

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
Being recognized by the individuals you most respect is perhaps the greatest honor for any professional. For years, Rani Rao, MD, FACP, CMD, viewed many of her AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine colleagues with admiration...

Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of LTC Residents: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
Ms. Johnson was a resident in a rural long-term care (LTC) setting in January 2020. She had a history of mood fluctuations during prior years and had most recently been experiencing depressive symptoms. She was thankful that she had been receiving...

Geriatric Medicine and the Challenges of Transitions of Care in the Rural Health Sector

Caring for the Ages
April 1, 2023
Although geriatric medicine and primary care are essentially similar forms of care for older adults, physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) who are trained specifically in geriatrics know what not to do. When I first started my practice...