JAMDA
January 30, 2019
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JAMDA
July 27, 2023
Challenges in Completing a Death Certificate after Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED)
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, ...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact—Advancing PALTC Together
As the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine begins its 30th year, we are reflecting on the remarkable impact made possible by the generosity and commitment of our national community.Landing Page
Special Interest Groups
Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are designed to connect members with shared interests and goals across the post-acute and long-term care continuum. These groups provide a collaborative space to exchange insights, address challenges, and drive the advancement of best practices.
JAMDA
February 29, 2020
The Effect of Using PARO for People Living With Dementia and Chronic Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
To evaluate the effect of interaction with a robotic seal (PARO) on pain and behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with dementia and chronic pain.
JAMDA
November 19, 2021
A Robotic Device to Enhance Nursing Home Provider Telepresence During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to face-to-face communication with people residing in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Telemedicine is an alternative, but facility staff may be overburdened with the management of the equipment. Here we introduce the use of a mobile HIP...
JAMDA
September 1, 2015
Reminiscence Therapy Improves Cognitive Functions and Reduces Depressive Symptoms in Elderly People With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Cognitive function impairments and depressive symptoms are common in elderly people with dementia. Previous meta-analyses of outdated and small-scale studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the effects of reminiscence therapy on cognitive functions and depressive symptoms; therefore, we conduc...
Policy Snapshot
April 12, 2024
Advance Care Planning: Bill Correctly for Services
In a report, the Office of the Inspector General found that Medicare providers who billed for advance care planning (ACP) services in an office setting didn’t always comply with federal requirements.
JAMDA
October 11, 2019
Predictors of Incident Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Fear of falling (FoF) is common in older people and may lead to physical decline, disability, poor quality of life, and falls. Several risk factors for FoF have been identified in cross-sectional studies, but evidence on predictors of its incidence is scarce. We investigated the latter in community-dwellin...
JAMDA
August 26, 2019