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News
Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
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News
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease
07/23/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and...
07/23/2024
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News
US Government Mandate Aims to Address Nursing Home Staffing Shortages
05/01/2024
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding will have to provide at least 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident per day, according to a staffing mandate from the Biden administration.
Nursing homes that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding will have to provide at least 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident per day, according to a staffing mandate from the Biden administration.
Nursing homes that receive...
05/01/2024
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News
Improving Patient Engagement in Value-Based Care
04/09/2024
Emry Lloyd
Apathy can affect how patients engage in health care and receive care. Physicians and providers need to discover new and engaging ways to get patients more involved in value-based care.
Apathy can affect how patients engage in health care and receive care. Physicians and providers need to discover new and engaging ways to get patients more involved in value-based care.
Apathy can affect how patients...
04/09/2024
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News
Medicaid Targets Dead Family Members’ Homes to Regain Health Care Costs
03/19/2024
Emry Lloyd
State Medicaid offices are targeting dead family members’ homes to regain the money spent on health care costs. This predatory practice has had negative impacts on family members who felt they were not fully informed on how Medicaid costs...
State Medicaid offices are targeting dead family members’ homes to regain the money spent on health care costs. This predatory practice has had negative impacts on family members who felt they were not fully informed on how Medicaid costs...
State Medicaid offices are...
03/19/2024
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News
Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles in Therapy for Patients With Parkinson Disease
03/05/2024
Emry Lloyd
Researchers discover various uses of green synthesis for patients with Parkinson disease and the benefits of this nanoparticle synthesis with gold.
Researchers discover various uses of green synthesis for patients with Parkinson disease and the benefits of this nanoparticle synthesis with gold.
Researchers discover various...
03/05/2024
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News
False Claims Act Allegations Peak in 2023
02/29/2024
Emry Lloyd
Last year, health care providers paid the federal government over $2.7 billion because of false claims. What does this mean for health care providers and skilled nurses in 2024?
Last year, health care providers paid the federal government over $2.7 billion because of false claims. What does this mean for health care providers and skilled nurses in 2024?
Last year, health care providers...
02/29/2024
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Review
Institutional Pharmacy Provider Services Outside the SNF Walls
02/09/2024
Jen Devinney-Lavsa, BPharm, PharmD, FASCP; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
This review provides an overview of institutional pharmacy provider (IPP) services to support postacute care and long-term care (PAC/LTC) services at home. It highlights the why, what, who, and how of IPP services, emphasizing their crucial...
This review provides an overview of institutional pharmacy provider (IPP) services to support postacute care and long-term care (PAC/LTC) services at home. It highlights the why, what, who, and how of IPP services, emphasizing their crucial...
This review provides an overview...
02/09/2024
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News
Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Living Arrangements for People Living With Dementia
01/26/2024
Hannah Musick
Research examines living arrangements of Medicare enrollees with probable dementia, finding that while the proportion of those living with others decreased over time, the pandemic resulted in a significant increase in people with cognitive...
Research examines living arrangements of Medicare enrollees with probable dementia, finding that while the proportion of those living with others decreased over time, the pandemic resulted in a significant increase in people with cognitive...
Research examines living...
01/26/2024
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News
Bill to Allow Livestream Video Monitoring in Iowa Nursing Homes Advances
01/25/2024
Hannah Musick
A bill under consideration by the Iowa House of Representatives would permit nursing home residents to have livestream video monitoring services.
A bill under consideration by the Iowa House of Representatives would permit nursing home residents to have livestream video monitoring services.
A bill under consideration by...
01/25/2024
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News
Bayer AG Moves to Phase 2 Clinical Trial for New Gene Therapy for Parkinson Disease
01/24/2024
Emry Lloyd
Bayer AG receives approval to proceed with a phase 2 clinical trial for its gene therapy for patients with Parkinson disease.
Bayer AG receives approval to proceed with a phase 2 clinical trial for its gene therapy for patients with Parkinson disease.
Bayer AG receives approval to...
01/24/2024
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From the Journal

Review
Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Pain Management in Veterans Residing in Community Living Centers
11/11/2025
Anna Turner, BSN, RN; Hannah Palko, BSN, RN; Anthony Good, DNP, MSN, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC; Camille Wendekier, PhD, CSN, RN
Veterans living with chronic pain face elevated risks of emotional distress and suicide, prompting growing interest in virtual reality as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for pain management.
Veterans living with chronic pain face elevated risks of emotional distress and suicide, prompting growing interest in virtual reality as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for pain management.
Veterans living with chronic...
11/11/2025
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Practical Research
Care Partner Perceptions of Patient Care in Postacute Rehabilitation Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
10/21/2025
Kahli Zietlow, MD; Neil Nixdorff, MD; Leslie Dubin, MSW; Chad Roath, NP; Shenbagam Dewar, MD
This study explored how care partners of patients with dementia perceived the care that their loved ones received in postacute rehabilitation (PAR) amid COVID-19-related visitor restrictions. Using a retrospective cohort design, researchers...
This study explored how care partners of patients with dementia perceived the care that their loved ones received in postacute rehabilitation (PAR) amid COVID-19-related visitor restrictions. Using a retrospective cohort design, researchers...
This study explored how care...
10/21/2025
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Practical Research
Reduction in Acute Psychiatric and Emergency Department Admissions in a Long-Term Care Population Through Use of a Neurology-Based Clinical Paradigm
09/26/2025
Steven Posar, MD; Robert L. Russell, MD, MBA; Olaniyi O. Osuntokun, MD; James B. Shackson, MD; Brendan M. Daley, MD; Daniel Heiser, PsyD; Anita Arthur, MPH
A neurology-forward multidisciplinary care model in long-term care significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency visits among residents with dementia, demonstrating a replicable approach to improving neuropsychiatric outcomes and...
A neurology-forward multidisciplinary care model in long-term care significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency visits among residents with dementia, demonstrating a replicable approach to improving neuropsychiatric outcomes and...
A neurology-forward...
09/26/2025
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Case Report
An Unusual Case of Hip Pain in a Postacute Care Setting
09/12/2025
Robert Rotman, MD; Marcos L. Montagnini, MD, FACP
Retroperitoneal hematoma should be considered in postacute patients presenting with new or worsening hip pain after spinal fusion, as early recognition and conservative management can prevent serious complications.
Retroperitoneal hematoma should be considered in postacute patients presenting with new or worsening hip pain after spinal fusion, as early recognition and conservative management can prevent serious complications.
Retroperitoneal hematoma should...
09/12/2025
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Practical Research
Light Up Their Lives: Bringing Music to Patients With Dementia in Rural Tennessee
07/21/2025
Kimberly Joyce Hanna, PhD; Shelia Hurley, PhD; Toni Roberts, DNP; Emily Lee, DNP; George Chitiyo, PhD; Ann Hellman, PhD; Barbara Jared, PhD
Personalized music is an intervention that may be used with patients with dementia or Alzheimer disease (AD) to decrease corresponding negative behaviors. This pilot study evaluated the use of personalized music with patients with dementia...
Personalized music is an intervention that may be used with patients with dementia or Alzheimer disease (AD) to decrease corresponding negative behaviors. This pilot study evaluated the use of personalized music with patients with dementia...
Personalized music is an...
07/21/2025
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Quality Improvement
Fall Mitigation After Implementing a Polypharmacy Reduction Program: An Observational Study
04/10/2025
Thomas Masterson, MD, MS, CMD; Nader Tavakoli, MD, CMD, FAAFP; Ijeoma Josephine Nwogu, MD; Jonathan Nichols, BA; Reine Leutze, RN, BS; Karika Sethi, MS
This article evaluates the effectiveness of polypharmacy reduction programs in nursing homes as a quality improvement strategy for fall reduction in adults aged 65 or older. Reducing falls, which are common in this population, can improve...
This article evaluates the effectiveness of polypharmacy reduction programs in nursing homes as a quality improvement strategy for fall reduction in adults aged 65 or older. Reducing falls, which are common in this population, can improve...
This article evaluates the...
04/10/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
Quality Improvement
Knowledge and Attitudes of Staff Toward Sexuality of Older Adults in Long-Term Care
03/21/2025
Omici Uwagbai, MD, MPH; Caitlin Tyrrell, PhD; Sharon Falzgraf, MD
Myths and misconceptions exist regarding older adults’ sexuality and are often amplified in nursing home settings. The aim of this initiative was to increase the knowledge and permissive attitudes of nursing staff toward older adults’...
Myths and misconceptions exist regarding older adults’ sexuality and are often amplified in nursing home settings. The aim of this initiative was to increase the knowledge and permissive attitudes of nursing staff toward older adults’...
Myths and misconceptions exist...
03/21/2025
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Practical Research
The Rate of Use of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and/or the NMDA Antagonist Memantine in Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia at Risk for BPSD
01/16/2025
Steven Posar, MD; Anita Reid, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC; Daniel Heiser, PsyD
This study aimed to assess compliance with the standard of care for dementia treatment using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine, which, separately, are known to improve cognition, function, and behavioral and psychological...
This study aimed to assess compliance with the standard of care for dementia treatment using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine, which, separately, are known to improve cognition, function, and behavioral and psychological...
This study aimed to assess...
01/16/2025
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Review
Institutional Pharmacy Provider Services Outside the SNF Walls
02/09/2024
Jen Devinney-Lavsa, BPharm, PharmD, FASCP; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
This review provides an overview of institutional pharmacy provider (IPP) services to support postacute care and long-term care (PAC/LTC) services at home. It highlights the why, what, who, and how of IPP services, emphasizing their crucial...
This review provides an overview of institutional pharmacy provider (IPP) services to support postacute care and long-term care (PAC/LTC) services at home. It highlights the why, what, who, and how of IPP services, emphasizing their crucial...
This review provides an overview...
02/09/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
Examining Workplace Education for Long-Term Care Staff to Advance Expertise in Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia: A Scoping Review Protocol
11/22/2023
Jen Calver, PhD; Attila Kovacs; Manon Lemonde, RN, PhD; Volletta Peters, MSW, PhD(c); Marvin Mnaymeneh, BA, MA; Winnie Sun, RN, PhD
In this paper, researchers outline their scoping review protocol for the conduct and reporting of existing evidence published in the literature related to the effectiveness of palliative care training for long-term care staff, including...
In this paper, researchers outline their scoping review protocol for the conduct and reporting of existing evidence published in the literature related to the effectiveness of palliative care training for long-term care staff, including...
In this paper, researchers...
11/22/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care

Multimedia Insights

tampi
Videos
How I Treat: Agitation in Alzheimer Disease
01/05/2026
Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA
In this expert interview, Rajesh Tampi, MD, shares a patient-centered, team-based framework for managing agitation in Alzheimer disease, emphasizing individualized care plans, nonpharmacologic strategies, and careful use of medications across...
In this expert interview, Rajesh Tampi, MD, shares a patient-centered, team-based framework for managing agitation in Alzheimer disease, emphasizing individualized care plans, nonpharmacologic strategies, and careful use of medications across...
In this expert interview, Rajesh...
01/05/2026
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Chad Worz PharmD BCGP
Podcast Series
A Pharmacist’s Role in Addressing the Burden of OAB Among Older Adults
05/18/2022
Edan Stanley
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, chief executive, ASCP, discusses the prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults with overactive bladder and the role pharmacists play in the care team to reduce the burden.
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, chief executive, ASCP, discusses the prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults with overactive bladder and the role pharmacists play in the care team to reduce the burden.
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, chief...
05/18/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Manju T Beier PharmD BCGP FASCP
Podcast Series
Reducing Anticholinergic Burden for Older Adults With Overactive Bladder in LTC
03/08/2022
Edan Stanley
Manju T Beier, Pharm D, BCGP, FASCP, senior partner, Geriatric Consultant Resources LLC, and adjunct associate professor of pharmacy, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, discusses the overall prevalence and risks associated with...
Manju T Beier, Pharm D, BCGP, FASCP, senior partner, Geriatric Consultant Resources LLC, and adjunct associate professor of pharmacy, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, discusses the overall prevalence and risks associated with...
Manju T Beier, Pharm D, BCGP,...
03/08/2022
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Headshot of Janet Freberger and Aileen Chou on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Number of Therapist Visits Inversely Associated With Readmissions, Death in Patients With Stroke
08/17/2021
Julie Gould; Maria Asimopoulos
Janet Freberger, PT, PhD, professor, and Aileen Chou, PT, DPT, PhD student, Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, discuss their research about patients undergoing rehabilitation for stroke in acute care hospitals,...
Janet Freberger, PT, PhD, professor, and Aileen Chou, PT, DPT, PhD student, Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, discuss their research about patients undergoing rehabilitation for stroke in acute care hospitals,...
Janet Freberger, PT, PhD,...
08/17/2021
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Headshot of Dr Richard Stefanacci on a blue background underneath the PopHealth Perspectives logo.
Podcasts
Differentiating Between Long-Term Care Facilities and LTACHs
07/06/2021
Julie Gould; Maria Asimopoulos
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, senior physician, Trinity Health PACE, compares long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) with other long-term care facilities and offers insight on how LTACHs might ensure they receive the...
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, senior physician, Trinity Health PACE, compares long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) with other long-term care facilities and offers insight on how LTACHs might ensure they receive the...
Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH,...
07/06/2021
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News

News
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms are Central and Treatable in Alzheimer Disease Care
12/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
12/17/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Agitation Monitoring in Alzheimer Disease: Passive Sensing Shows Early but Limited Promise
12/11/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the...
12/11/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Updated Early Alzheimer Care Pathway Aims to Improve Timely Diagnosis and Treatment in the US
12/04/2025
Hannah Musick
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
12/04/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Gabapentin Enacarbil Lowers Nighttime Agitation in Dementia Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome
11/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that...
11/26/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Widespread Misunderstanding of Agitation in Alzheimer Dementia Leaves US Caregivers Struggling
11/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that...
11/20/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Medical Cannabis Certifications for Alzheimer Disease Agitation Decline in Recreational States
11/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state...
11/10/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Brexpiprazole Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Subgroups in Alzheimer-Related Agitation
10/30/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2...
10/30/2025
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Commentary

Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Lobbying, Politics
Commentary
All Politics Is Local—Why Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Leaders Should Participate in Grassroots Advocacy
01/20/2026
Bill Charnetski
Local long-term and post-acute care leaders can’t afford to sit out politics—by embracing grassroots advocacy, sharing their expertise, and building relationships with lawmakers, they can directly shape the policies that affect their...
Local long-term and post-acute care leaders can’t afford to sit out politics—by embracing grassroots advocacy, sharing their expertise, and building relationships with lawmakers, they can directly shape the policies that affect their...
Local long-term and post-acute...
01/20/2026
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Tom Headshot
Commentary
Innovative Solutions for LTC Challenges in 2024
03/26/2024
Tom Katofiasc
As we move full steam ahead through 2024, it’s evident that the long-term care industry faces unique challenges. Many are a direct result of or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while others might loom in the near future. It’s...
As we move full steam ahead through 2024, it’s evident that the long-term care industry faces unique challenges. Many are a direct result of or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while others might loom in the near future. It’s...
As we move full steam ahead...
03/26/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
Living and Working in Economically Deprived Neighborhoods: LTC Facility Location Impacts Staffing
04/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
In her latest commentary, Dr Warner-Maron shares findings from a new study which showed staffing levels were significantly lower in long-term care facilities located in economically under-resourced areas compared to those in higher-income...
In her latest commentary, Dr Warner-Maron shares findings from a new study which showed staffing levels were significantly lower in long-term care facilities located in economically under-resourced areas compared to those in higher-income...
In her latest commentary, Dr...
04/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
Is a Career Ladder the Answer to CNA Staffing?
03/22/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic...
03/22/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
The Impact of Damar Hamlin: Discussing Resuscitation With Residents, Families
03/03/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
"The events of January 3, 2023, can be used as a jumping off point to illustrate what can and cannot be accomplished by the medical system," says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
"The events of January 3, 2023, can be used as a jumping off point to illustrate what can and cannot be accomplished by the medical system," says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
"The events of January 3, 2023,...
03/03/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
Would You Seek Treatment From a Centenarian Physician?
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
The Effect of Hospice Fraud
01/11/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an Alabama hospice firm which used an inappropriate referral process to boost admissions, and recommends more oversight to prevent fraud moving forward.
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an Alabama hospice firm which used an inappropriate referral process to boost admissions, and recommends more oversight to prevent fraud moving forward.
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an...
01/11/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
The Plot Against Medicare?
12/02/2022
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, discusses a political movement to increase the eligibility age to access Medicare from 67 to 70 years of age.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, discusses a political movement to increase the eligibility age to access Medicare from 67 to 70 years of age.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC,...
12/02/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
The Visibility of Geriatrics in US Medical Schools
11/18/2022
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“To increase the opportunities for students in geriatric rotations, medical schools will need to focus on the inclusion of geriatrics through changes in the curriculum committee,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“To increase the opportunities for students in geriatric rotations, medical schools will need to focus on the inclusion of geriatrics through changes in the curriculum committee,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“To increase the opportunities...
11/18/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
The Baseline Care Plan and Risk Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities
10/14/2022
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
“At the time that the baseline care plan is created, staff can discuss with the family and resident the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls identified for that resident,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“At the time that the baseline care plan is created, staff can discuss with the family and resident the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls identified for that resident,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“At the time that the baseline...
10/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care

Interviews

Interview
Advances in Tardive Dyskinesia: Valbenazine, VMAT2 Inhibition, and the Future of Care
09/22/2025
Jean-Pierre Lindenmayer, MD
A guest expert discusses his decades of schizophrenia research and highlights how valbenazine has transformed the treatment of tardive dyskinesia with rapid, dramatic, and well-tolerated results.
A guest expert discusses his decades of schizophrenia research and highlights how valbenazine has transformed the treatment of tardive dyskinesia with rapid, dramatic, and well-tolerated results.
A guest expert discusses his...
09/22/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
Jannati
Interview
Centering What Matters: Using ePSOM to Align Brain Health Care With Resident Priorities
07/10/2025
Ali Jannati, MD, PhD
Dr Ali Jannati discusses how the electronic Person-Specific Outcome Measure (ePSOM) enables clinicians in long-term care to track what matters most to residents—improving care planning, engagement, and outcomes.
Dr Ali Jannati discusses how the electronic Person-Specific Outcome Measure (ePSOM) enables clinicians in long-term care to track what matters most to residents—improving care planning, engagement, and outcomes.
Dr Ali Jannati discusses how the...
07/10/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
Jillian Olmsted Headshot
Interview
Long-Term Care for the Homeless Population
07/16/2024
Jillian Olmsted
"A common barrier for the medically frail and terminally ill populations is the inability to work due to their illness. Not being able to pay their rent and various bills can lead to an eviction, starting the cycle of homelessness," said...
"A common barrier for the medically frail and terminally ill populations is the inability to work due to their illness. Not being able to pay their rent and various bills can lead to an eviction, starting the cycle of homelessness," said...
"A common barrier for the...
07/16/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
Joel Diamond
Interview
Advancing Long-Term Care Through Precision Medicine
02/13/2024
Joel Diamond, MD, FAAFP
The current state of precision medicine in long-term and post-acute care, and potential future advancements, are discussed with Dr Joel Diamond, CMO of Aranscia.
The current state of precision medicine in long-term and post-acute care, and potential future advancements, are discussed with Dr Joel Diamond, CMO of Aranscia.
The current state of precision...
02/13/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
Julian Hagmann and Stephen Vaccaro
Interview
Revolutionizing Home Care With Electronic Visit Verification Technology
11/07/2023
Julian Hagmann; Stephen Vaccaro
Julian Hagmann, vice president of Caring Professionals, and Stephen Vaccaro, president of HHAeXchange, discuss how electronic visit verification technology can enable more patients to receive home care, reduce hospitalization readmission...
Julian Hagmann, vice president of Caring Professionals, and Stephen Vaccaro, president of HHAeXchange, discuss how electronic visit verification technology can enable more patients to receive home care, reduce hospitalization readmission...
Julian Hagmann, vice president...
11/07/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshots of Ilene Warner-Maron, Alden Geriatrics, and Richard Stefanacci, Trinity Health PACE
Interview
How the Federal Vaccine Mandate Could Impact Nursing Homes
08/20/2021
Maria Asimopoulos
Ilene Warner-Maron, PHD, RN-BC-CWCN, NHA, president, Alden Geriatric Consultants, Inc, and Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, senior physician, Trinity Health PACE, offer insight into potential benefits and consequences of the...
Ilene Warner-Maron, PHD, RN-BC-CWCN, NHA, president, Alden Geriatric Consultants, Inc, and Richard Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, senior physician, Trinity Health PACE, offer insight into potential benefits and consequences of the...
Ilene Warner-Maron, PHD,...
08/20/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Interview
Why Traditional Medicare Should Ensure MA Plans Are Addressing Quality of Care at End-of-Life
01/12/2021
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a recent survey of older adults that showed that family and friends of people who died while enrolled in...
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a recent survey of older adults that showed that family and friends of people who died while enrolled in...
Claire Ankuda, MD, MPH,...
01/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Lobbying, Politics
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All Politics Is Local—Why Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Leaders Should Participate in Grassroots Advocacy
01/20/2026
Bill Charnetski
Local long-term and post-acute care leaders can’t afford to sit out politics—by embracing grassroots advocacy, sharing their expertise, and building relationships with lawmakers, they can directly shape the policies that affect their...
Local long-term and post-acute care leaders can’t afford to sit out politics—by embracing grassroots advocacy, sharing their expertise, and building relationships with lawmakers, they can directly shape the policies that affect their...
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01/20/2026
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Review
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Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
From bedside cognitive scales to blood-based biomarkers, this review traces how dementia diagnosis has evolved from symptom-based staging to a biologically driven paradigm poised to transform early detection, personalized care, and outcomes...
From bedside cognitive scales to blood-based biomarkers, this review traces how dementia diagnosis has evolved from symptom-based staging to a biologically driven paradigm poised to transform early detection, personalized care, and outcomes...
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01/09/2026
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
Screening and Staging Tools for Dementia
01/09/2026
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
From bedside cognitive scales to blood-based biomarkers, this review traces how dementia diagnosis has evolved from symptom-based staging to a biologically driven paradigm poised to transform early detection, personalized care, and outcomes...
From bedside cognitive scales to blood-based biomarkers, this review traces how dementia diagnosis has evolved from symptom-based staging to a biologically driven paradigm poised to transform early detection, personalized care, and outcomes...
From bedside cognitive scales to...
01/09/2026
Annals of Long-Term Care
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How I Treat: Agitation in Alzheimer Disease
01/05/2026
Rajesh R. Tampi, MD, MS, FAPA
In this expert interview, Rajesh Tampi, MD, shares a patient-centered, team-based framework for managing agitation in Alzheimer disease, emphasizing individualized care plans, nonpharmacologic strategies, and careful use of medications across...
In this expert interview, Rajesh Tampi, MD, shares a patient-centered, team-based framework for managing agitation in Alzheimer disease, emphasizing individualized care plans, nonpharmacologic strategies, and careful use of medications across...
In this expert interview, Rajesh...
01/05/2026
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms are Central and Treatable in Alzheimer Disease Care
12/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
12/17/2025
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