Pressure injuries are a safety concern in long-term care (LTC). With increasing clinical complexity among residents and workforce shortages it is important to understand the impact of staffing configurations on resident safety. This study explored the relationship between clinical supervisory shifts (CSSs)...
We are excited to share some important updates regarding Caring for the Ages, our much-loved magazine. As mentioned in the October issue, Caring will discontinue its print edition starting in 2026. In the new year, Caring will become an e-only publication. While the look and feel will change, you can rest ...
This study aimed to develop and validate a game-based digital cognitive assessment tool integrating gaming scenarios and Chinese cultural elements (IGD-CAT) to screen for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in China, and to assess its concurrent and discriminative validity.
More than 800,000 people in the United States live and receive services in assisted living (AL) communities. Despite considerable heterogeneity in both design and regulation, a cornerstone of AL is an emphasis on quality of life. In 2019, the State of Minnesota approved funding for the development of an AL...
Hospital admissions among nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are burdensome, expensive, and provide limited clinical benefit. Compared with other patients, those with ADRD are more likely to experience adverse events when hospitalized. Our objective was to com...
PALTmed’s leadership program seeks to identify and develop future volunteer leaders of the association. The program features both didactic learning and engagement with PALTmed programs.
As the seasons change and we approach the time when many of us pause for reflection and gratitude, I would like to take a moment to share some of the things I’m most grateful for in our work together at PALTmed.
Chronic opioid use is common in residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and is associated with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and cognitive impairment. However, predictors of chronic opioid use in this cohort remain unclear. This study developed a prediction model for new chronic opioid use ...