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05/25/2023
AMDA - The Society for PALTC Medicine | May 24
News
Headlines:
New/Updated Guidance
- UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination and Therapeutics in PALTC Toolkit: Resources for Clinicians
- Recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD)
Journal Articles/Preprints
- JAMDA: Primary Care Telemedicine Use among Assisted Living Residents with Dementia during COVID-19: Race and Dual Enrollment Status
- JAMDA: Factors Associated With Benzodiazepine and Antipsychotic Prescribing in Hospice: A Qualitative Study of Hospice Prescribers
- JAMDA: Combinations of Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria by Asian Working Group of Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 Guideline and Incident Adverse Health Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- JAMDA: Hospitalization and the Risk of Initiation of Antipsychotics in Persons With Parkinson's Disease
- Spillover effect of the Patient Drive Payment Model on skilled nursing facility therapy delivery among Medicare Advantage enrollees
- Perceived Influence of Incentives on COVID-19 Vaccination Decision-making and Trust
Research Reports/White Papers
- Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage Associated with Dual Eligibility or Eligibility for a Low-Income Subsidy and Disability
- Molnupiravir, Paxlovid tied to 29% lower risk of death, hospitalization in people with diabetes
- Social interaction a key component of recovery after hip fracture, researchers find
- Study: Asian Americans Most Open to Receive Emotional Support Near End of Life, Less Likely to Have Advance Care Plans
- NUS study: Brief weekly magnetic muscle therapy improves mobility and lean body mass in older adults
Podcasts/Webinars
- It’s Still Here: Navigating COVID-19 Prevention & Management in “Normal” Times, May 31, 2023, 6:00 PM ET
- Drive to Deprescribe: Optimizing Use of Arthritis Medications, June 1, 4:30 PM ET
- The Unrecognized Burden of RSV in Older Adults, July 26, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- AMDA On-The-Hill | May 2023
- Recording: AELTCC Spotlight Series Session on Understanding Special Needs Plans in PALTC
News/News Analysis
- Augmented reality improving medical exams in long-term care facilities
- Workforce Development For Direct Care Workers Could Help Stabilize The Long-Term Care Industry
- Algorithm could detect, prevent seniors’ allergic reactions to antibiotics
- ‘Complete Debacle’: US House Hearing on Nursing Home Covid Deaths Blames Political Acrimony, Policies, Staffing
