Interdisciplinary care of older adults across all care settings has been shown to have a positive impact on care outcomes, such as decreasing pneumonia and improving end-of-life care.1-5 The studies in long-term care, however, have generally been...
Discharge planning should start at admission and take a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach. Interviewer Christian Bergman, MD, CMD, sits down with geriatrician Sing Palat, MD, CMD, and occupational therapy clinician-researcher Benjamin...
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,...
