Spotlight
December 2, 2024
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PALTmed In The News
December 1, 2024
PALTMed’s Kumar: Guided by open ears and heart
There seems little doubt as to the single biggest positive influence for the development of Rajeev Kumar, PALTmed’s new, multi-talented president. His father, Shiva Kumar, was a government surgeon in their native India.
JAMDA
November 28, 2024
Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Activities of Daily Living Rehabilitation Training in Older Adults With Cognitive Frailty and Activities of Daily Living Impairments: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive frailty, which is notably prevalent in nursing homes, correlates with a range of adverse health outcomes; however, interventions targeting this population are scarce, particularly those addressing activities of daily living (ADLs). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of virtua...
JAMDA
November 26, 2024
A Team Coaching Intervention for Dementia Care: Acceptability and Feasibility Study in Care Communities
In 2018, the Alzheimer's Association published the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations (DCPR) to provide guidance on quality care for professionals. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a consultative coaching program to increase adoption of the DCPR.
Podcast
November 25, 2024
PALTtalk with Alex Bardakh | Post-Election Advocacy and Telehealth in PALTC
JAMDA
November 25, 2024
Clinical Predictors of Mortality in People with Severe Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia significantly impacts quality of life, health care costs, and caregiver burden, being a leading cause of death among older adults. We investigated predictors of mortality in people with severe behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Podcast
November 22, 2024
PALTtalk with JAMDA | November 2024
Policy Snapshot
November 22, 2024
CMS Announces Key Revisions to Nursing Home Surveyor Guidance for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance for nursing home surveyors that will take effect on February 24, 2025. The updates aim to enhance the quality of care and ensure compliance with evolving standards in long-term care facilities. These revisions, which will be i...
Spotlight
November 20, 2024
PALTtalk with Caring: Cool Conversations about Hot Issues
There are many controversies and thought-provoking topics in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), and the most recent issue of Caring for the Ages addressed some of these. PALTalk with Caring host Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, sat down with editor-in-chief Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, and senior contribu...
JAMDA
November 18, 2024
Measurement Practice of Slow Gait Speed for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Individuals with motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome have a high dementia risk. However, a knowledge gap exists in the measurement procedure for slow gait speed, which is a crucial component of MCR diagnosis. The study aimed to systematically review slow gait speed measurement practices in MCR diagnosis ...
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