COVID-19 has shone a harsh light on the inequities of health care in the United States, particularly in how we care for older people. We summarize some of the effects of lockdown orders on clients, family caregivers, and staff of adult day service programs throughout the United States, which may serve as a...
Aging is characterized by rising susceptibility to development of multiple chronic diseases and, therefore, represents the major risk factor for multimorbidity. From a gerontological perspective, the progressive accumulation of multiple diseases, which significantly accelerates at older ages, is a mileston...
To investigate the short- and long-term effects of elastic resistance training (ERT) on physical performance, inflammatory markers, and myokines in older women living in a nursing home.
Recent studies have shown that adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are common among nursing home residents, and frequently go unrecognized or the symptoms attributed to another condition. Many ADRs are due to drug-drug interactions. The occurrence of an interaction depends on many factors, including the inherent...
Updates to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services nursing home surveyor guidance will enable medical directors to lead the charge in preparing facilities to comply with key competencies. Several speakers discussed the new guidance at the PALTC25 conference for post-acute and long-term care medical pr...
Effective management of COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks in nursing homes (NHs) depends on preparation by the NH organization and the rightful execution of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures by NH staff. To be better prepared for future outbreaks and pandemics, we need a better understanding o...