We have read with great interest the article by Alagiakrishnan et al1 and we fully agree with their conclusion advising physicians to be aware of the association of atrial fibrillation (AF) with numerous geriatric syndromes.1 AF is the most common...
To examine the level of frailty and somatic comorbidity in older patients with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) and compare this to patients with medically explained symptoms (MES).
Pressure ulcers pose an important quality-of-care challenge in nursing homes, with serious consequences for residents' health. We assessed the scalability of the On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention (On-Time) intervention strategy, developed by the...
We aimed to study the efficacy of copper as an antimicrobial agent by comparing incidence rates during outbreaks in areas equipped vs not equipped with copper surfaces in a long-term facility for dependent older adults (nursing home).
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a life-threatening condition, represents a considerable public health and socioeconomic challenge.1 Symptoms of this long-lasting respiratory disease can significantly impair patients' daily physical...
Mr. R is a 79-year-old white male with a history of Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism, depression, benign prostatic hypertrophy, degenerative joint disease, and hypertension. He transitioned into the nursing home 3 years ago when his care needs,...
I recently attended the annual meeting of AMDA — The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine in Atlanta, the city where I was born and lived the first 10 years of my life. The meeting was outstanding, as always — a time to reconnect with...
During the annual conference in Atlanta, GA, last month, the Society announced 2019 recipients for its prestigious William Dodd Founder’s Award and James Pattee Award for Excellence in Education. David Smith, MD, CMD, received the Dodd Award, and...
