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Saying “Hello” to Age-Friendly Health Systems

WebDr. Bonner observed, the goal of Age-Friendly Health Systems is to “build a social movement so all care with older adults is age-friendly.”. That is, it is guided by an …

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Medical Decisions: Who Should Get to Decide

WebIt’s estimated that less than 30% of the general population has actually executed any kind of living will or durable power of attorney for health care. Those who …

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Health, Wellness, and a Balanced Endocannabinoid System

WebThe human endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of cannabinoids, receptors, and signaling molecules that regulate physiological processes such as mood, …

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The Evolution of Innovation in Long-Term Care

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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Elderhood by Louise Aronson: A Big Picture of Aging in …

WebIn Elderhood, Dr. Aronson wrote, “The experience of being old has been shaped by economics, social priorities, medical knowledge, technology, and our beliefs about life …

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Serious Mental Illness in Post-Acute and Long-Term …

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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The Laws of Dealing With Difficult Residents And Families …

WebThis column is not to be substituted for legal advice. The writer, JANET K. FELDKAMP, practices in various aspects of health care, including long-term care survey and …

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Making Sense of Dementia Screening

WebGiven its ease of administration, the BIMS was a reasonable selection for a mandatory screening tool, but its use is not common in other settings where the Mini …

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The Importance of Vitamin D in Long-Term Care Residents

WebMany of our patients in long-term care have an increased risk for vitamin D deficiency. Aging impacts how our skin absorbs sunlight and produces vitamin D3 ( J Clin Invest …

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Caring for the Ages

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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The Medical Model and Person-Centered Care: A Blended Approach

WebIt is more difficult to measure quality of life because it varies by individual. CMS describes quality of life as a “fundamental principle that applies to all care and services” and that …

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Decisional Capacity — When and How to Determine

WebIn truth, evaluating the decision-making capacity of a patient is core to a provider’s ethical and legal obligation to gather informed consent from a patient in order to implement …

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The Power of Story in Long-Term Care

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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Addressing Racial Injustice in Long-Term Care

WebFirst, life expectancy differences determine who survives to enter long-term care. Second, class and income disparities, along with the medical insurance differentials that these …

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Collaborating With NPs and PAs: Best Practices for …

WebBased on the literature, Allison A. Norful, RN, PhD, ANP-BC, and her colleagues at the Columbia University School of Nursing in New York City have proposed a model for …

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Seven Challenges Assisted Living Must Get Right

WebBelow are seven challenges that assisted living must solve to remain a viable alternative to nursing homes. These are not the only challenges, but confronting them head-on should …

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Appealing

WebHHS (6th Cir. No. 19-3755) (October 27, 2020). That appeal began with a survey on March 31, 2014, and a CMS enforcement notice in April 2014. CMS alleged immediate jeopardy …

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Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM): Impact on Hospitals

WebDownload (PPT) The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), as we all know by now, is the new reimbursement system model that Medicare is currently using to determine …

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Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to …

Web16 CARING FOR THE AGES SEPTEMBER 2018 P ost-acute patients diagnosed with a behavioral health disorders than previ- that patients with severe mental ill- behavioral …

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Freedom of Choice: Updated Dining Practice

WebRespecting residents' diet preferences is becoming standard procedure in post-acute/long-term care. An article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides thorough guidance to a …

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Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to …

WebTitle: Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to High-Quality Facilities Author: Dr. Brian Ellis Subject: Caring For The Ages, 19 \(2018\) 4. doi …

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The Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Caring on the Front Line

WebThe CNA’s role is to provide care to residents and assist them with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. They help to transfer the resident in …

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