To gain a better understanding of the state-by-state differences in allowable delegated activities for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) working in long-term care settings, this exploratory descriptive study assessed what are the allowable tasks for CNAs based on findings from each state board of nursing. Speci...
Despite mobility impairments, many residents have physical, cognitive, and psychosocial resources that should be promoted. The aim was to summarize the current evidence on chair-based exercise (CBE) interventions for nursing home residents.
It’s only May, and Dallas Nelson, MD, FACP, CMD, has already had a busy year. She received AMDA’s Medical Director of the Year Award at PALTC24 in March, and she also became the Society’s new secretary during the conference. Some people would take a minute to sit back and celebrate their accomplishments, b...
In recent years, health care providers and the general public in the United States have gained a greater awareness of Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED) as a last resort option to escape from unbearable suffering, thanks to a growing number of publications, books, and documentaries. However, ...