Many adults cycle between the hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) near the end of life. However, palliative care services, which can provide specialized support for patients with serious illness, are often limited at SNFs. The “3C's Palliative Care Program,” a 5-month pilot, aimed to improv...
Guardianship is increasingly important as society ages, especially for people living with dementia (PWDs). This multicenter study assessed guardianship prevalence, practices, and caregiver engagement among hospitalized older adults, comparing those with and without dementia.
Just 10 minutes of personalized engagement a day can have a profound positive effect on people living with dementia, according to the results of a new study that included a pilot of the program by a senior living and care provider. The results were published in the August 2025 issue of JAMDA, the Journal o...