Publications

“A new consult for delirium,” said the provider from the primary team. When I inquired,* the elicited details were reported in a rote but familiar fashion: Mr. A, a gentleman in his mid-70s with underlying dementia, had been admitted after a motor...

It is with great sorrow that I write about the unexpected passing of Steven Levenson, MD, CMD, on January 24, 2024, at his home in Maryland. Steve was a champion of quality care for older adults. He influenced several generations of post-acute and...

Mike was an important part of the care team at the facilities he visited, and he was popular among residents and staff alike. But Mike didn’t have an MD, RN, NP, or other degree. He was a D.O.G., a yellow Labrador retriever owned by David Smith, MD...

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among nursing home residents. More than 25% of Americans over 65 years old sustain a fall annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the number of older adults increases, the...