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May 1, 2017

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May 1, 2017

Cognition and Chronic Disease

JAMDA
May 1, 2017
There is increasing evidence that in middle-aged and older persons, chronic diseases are associated with cognitive dysfunction.1 Both congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation have been strongly associated with cognitive decline.2,3 In this...

Additional Cost Because of Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents: Results From the Incidence of Pneumonia and Related Consequences in Nursing Home Resident Study

JAMDA
May 1, 2017
Pneumonia is a frequent condition in older people. Our aim was to examine the total healthcare cost related to pneumonia in nursing home (NH) residents over a 1-year follow-up period.

Plug In, Hook Up, Sign On for Health, Safety

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2017
Caring for the Ages Editor in Chief Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, talks about technology that can help keep seniors safe and engaged.

Proposed Florida Amendment Points More Funds to Patient Care, Quality

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2017
A recent amendment proposed by Florida state Sen. Oscar Braynon would adjust Medicaid payments to nursing homes, as part of the Senate’s proposed payment system currently included in its budget proposal.

Benzos Increase Risk of Pneumonia

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2017
Community-dwelling individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who received benzodiazepines were more likely to develop pneumonia, according to results from a Finnish study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

News From the Society

Caring for the Ages
May 1, 2017
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has achieved the Gold GuideStar Nonprofit Profile participation level, a leading symbol of nonprofit transparency and accountability presented by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of...