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Fracture Care Pathway Allows Patients to Remain in Facilities

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

Protein Requirements for Older Adults: What Are the Current Recommendations for Intake?

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
Health care professionals often hear a common message regarding older adults and adequate nutrition: “Are they eating enough protein?”

The Great Outdoors Are Good for Everyone, Especially in a Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Facility

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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 May Be Undiagnosed in Older Adults

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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...

Practical Actions, Reducing Stigma: What Providers Should Know About Obesity

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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...

2023 Choosing Wisely Champions: Moving the Needle on Key Issues

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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...

Spotlight on Policy

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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...

Immunizations in a Senior Housing Setting

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

Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Spirituality in Long-Term Care Facilities

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
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...

Professionally Diverse Board Improves Care in Colorado

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2023
I first heard of the Colorado Medical Directors Association (CMDA) in the early years of my career as a physician assistant (PA). However, based on the name of the organization, I assumed that it was intended only for physicians, and more...