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Practice Resource
March 26, 2026
Introducing the PALTmed Ethics Toolkit
Caring for the Ages
June 28, 2017
Introducing the Pioneer Perspective
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Introduction
Ethical dilemmas in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings are common, particularly when balancing resident autonomy, safety, and quality of life. While hospitals often have formal ethics committees or consultation services, many PALTC facilities lack structured ethics support, leaving staff withou...
JAMDA
December 19, 2018
Inverse Dose-Response Relationship Between Home Health Care Services and Rehospitalization in Older Adults
(1) To examine the impact of specific services [skilled nursing (SN), physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and home health aide (HA)] in Medicare-certified home health care (HHC) on subsequent rehospitalization among older patients during a 60-day HHC episode and (2) to test the moderating eff...
JAMDA
November 21, 2015
Investigating the Challenges and Opportunities in Home Care to Facilitate Effective Information Technology Adoption
As home care utilization increases, information technology (IT) becomes a critical tool for providing quality home care. However, most home health agencies (HHAs) in the United States are in a position to adopt and leverage IT solutions in budget-constrained settings, where it is crucial to address importa...
JAMDA
November 3, 2023
Investigation of Reaction Time, Proprioception, and Shaped Pathway Walking Performance in Older Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty
The existing literature on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) does not provide clear data on step reaction time and proprioception and gait in shaped pathways. This study investigated the relationship between proprioception and reaction time with walking performance in shaped pathways in older patients undergoi...
JAMDA
September 14, 2016
Investing in Post-Acute Care Transitions: Electronic Information Exchange Between Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities
Electronic health information exchange (HIE) is expected to help improve care transitions from hospitals to long-term care (LTC) facilities. We know little about the prevalence of hospital LTC HIE in the United States and what contextual factors may motivate or constrain this activity.
JAMDA
November 4, 2025
Investing in the Direct Care Workforce: Lessons From the CalGrows Training and Stipend Initiative
The California Growing a Resilient and Outstanding Workforce (CalGrows) program sought to address the challenges of low retention and low pay among direct care workers (DCWs) and improve the quality of care delivered to older adults and people with disabilities by distributing $150 million in grant funding...
Caring for the Ages
June 1, 2020
Iron, Vitamin B12, and Folate Deficiencies Have “Dreadful Consequences,” but Treatments Are Available
