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Spotlight

February 9, 2024

The Culture of Aging and Bias of Ageism

Older people often get ignored, dismissed, disrespected, and misunderstood in a society seemingly obsessed with beauty and youth. AMDA members and others who work in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) must face the realities of ageism and the challenges of overcoming it. AMDA On-The-Go Host Diane Sander...
Caring for the Ages

August 4, 2026

The Deprescribing Bottleneck Just Moved

There has never been a lack of evidence supporting deprescribing. We have known for years which medications quietly accumulate in older adults, the harm use of potentially inappropriate medications can create, and what they cost. Learn more in this article.
JAMDA

September 16, 2016

The Diagnosis of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: An Emerging Challenge

Delirium occurring in patients with dementia is referred to as delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD). People who are older with dementia and who are institutionalized are at increased risk of developing delirium when hospitalized. In addition, their prior cognitive impairment makes detecting their deliri...