A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) finds that many state survey agencies need more support to effectively evaluate whether nursing homes are ready for emergencies.
Diane Sanders-Cepeda, DO, CMD, PALTmed’s new vice president, wants every member to know their voice matters. “The knowledge and insights our members have around delivering quality, improving care, and building community define our organization,” she says. “And this is what motivates me, this responsibility...
Older adults requiring long-term care (LTC) exhibit heterogeneity in physical and cognitive functions; however, an established classification is lacking. We aimed to identify distinct subgroups of older adults with LTC needs and to examine differences in their prognoses.
Cognitive impairment places a substantial burden on both patients and caregivers. Dyadic psychosocial education may be a potential solution, but its effects have not been systematically evaluated. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dyadic psychosocial education on outcomes and dyadic relationships...
This study aims to explore the relationship among household air pollution, physical activity (PA), and the risk of frailty among middle-aged and older adults.