Immigrants make up more than a quarter of the long-term care workforce, yet few policy initiatives are in place to support their well-being, researchers found.
More advanced practice providers (APPs) — namely, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs)— are working in nursing homes, and have been conducting a greater portion of visits compared with physicians, a cohort study found. This...
For 26 years, Caring for the Ages has been more than a newsmagazine — it has been a trusted voice, a forum for ideas, and a companion to clinicians, researchers, and advocates working in post-acute and long-term care. Now Caring is about to go...
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) Pennsylvania Chapter, formerly known as the Pennsylvania Medical Directors Association (PMDA), found itself at a crossroads in late 2024. Struggling to recover from the impact of the...
We are excited to share some important updates regarding Caring for the Ages, our much-loved magazine. As mentioned in the October issue, Caring will discontinue its print edition starting in 2026. In the new year, Caring will become an e-only...
Optimizing health for older adults is about more than simply managing chronic illnesses or prolonging life; it is about fostering a sense of meaning, connection, and autonomy through every stage of the aging journey. These principles still apply to...
Sonder. [son-der] noun. The feeling one has when realizing that every other person around you has a life as full and real as one’s own. It’s a simple concept that fascinates me and compels me to seek out slices of other people’s lives. That exact...
In 1990 when I finished my fellowship training in geriatric medicine at UCLA, I returned to New York City where I’d grown up and knew pretty much what to expect. Between basic science research before medical school, residency in internal medicine,...
