Podcast
July 19, 2022
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JAMDA
July 18, 2022
The Role of the Medical Director in Ontario Long-Term Care Homes: Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic has uncovered a broad lack of understanding of the role of the Medical Director in Canadian Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes. Our objectives were to identify the current demographics and practices of LTC Medical Directors, discover how the pandemic affected their practice habits, and inform the cont...
JAMDA
July 16, 2022
Scoping Review of Randomized Trials With Discontinuation of Medicines in Older Adults
To map the randomized trial evidence describing the feasibility of discontinuing active medications with potential adverse effects in older patients.
JAMDA
July 16, 2022
Impact of Upgraded Lighting on Falls in Care Home Residents
Falls in care home residents have major health and economic implications. Given the impact of lighting on visual acuity, alertness, and sleep and their potential influence on falls, we aimed to assess the impact of upgraded lighting on the rate of falls in long-term care home residents.
Policy Snapshot
July 15, 2022
Long-Term Care Facilities: Nursing Home Five Star Rating Changes
With the July 2022 Care Compare refresh, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised the Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System to include weekend staffing and staff turnover measures.
JAMDA
July 14, 2022
Quality of Life and Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents: A 1-Year Observational Study
To compare the evolution of quality of life (QoL) in nursing home residents (NHRs) with and without (hospitalization for) pneumonia.
Press Release
July 13, 2022
AMDA Executive Director Chris Laxton Retiring in April 2023
AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine announces that longtime Executive Director Christopher E. Laxton, CAE, will retire in April 2023. While saddened by his departure, the organization is extremely grateful for his service over the past 10 years.
JAMDA
July 13, 2022
The Effects of the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown on Mood, Behavior, and Social and Cognitive Functioning in Older Long-Term Care Residents
We aimed to explore the effects of the Dutch COVID-19 lockdown (March 20–May 25, 2020) on mood, behavior, and social and cognitive functioning of older residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) prospectively.
JAMDA
July 13, 2022
Multicomponent or Resistance Training for Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
To perform a systematic review with meta-analysis to verify the effects of multicomponent and resistance training on the physical performance in older adult residents in long-term care, as well as to compare these modalities.
Podcast
July 11, 2022
AMDA In-The-States | The Why and How of Advocacy | June 2022
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.
