Low intake of certain micronutrients and protein has been associated with higher risk of frailty. However, very few studies have assessed the effect of global dietary patterns on frailty. This study examined the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the risk of frailty in older a...
At its April 11, 2025, public meeting, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) focused on the persistent challenges in nursing home quality oversight and the limitations of current Medicare policies aimed at improvement. MedPAC staff highlighted widespread concerns with the current Five-Star Qual...
Rajeev Kumar, MD, CMD, FACP, AMDA’s 2024-2025 president, epitomizes a great volunteer leader. He has been active in the Society, as well as his state chapter, for over 15 years. He has been an accomplished leader and a team player serving on the Society’s many committees and the board. As president, he say...