Geriatrics Research Highlights

December 30, 2017

Geriatirics Research

Falls
Reducing Fall Risk With Robotic Device Training
Researchers developed a cable-driven robot to deliver perturbations to Parkinson disease (PD) patients while walking in an effort to see if participants’ compensatory responses could be strengthened and their walking balance improved.

LTC Research
Update on Parkinson Disease Management in LTC
Author of a recently published primer on Parkinson disease (PD), Dr Patrik Brundin talks about LTC-specific concerns related to the care of older adults with PD.

Tip Sheet for Health Care Professionals
Tips for Surviving the Flu Season Based on the CDC Guidelines for Long-Term Care
Heather D’Adamo, MD, and colleagues provide a brief overview of flu infection and vaccination in older adults followed by a practical breakdown of preparatory steps, treatment, and management procedures for the flu season.

LTC GPS
New CMS Rules on Psychotropic Medications in SNFs
Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, explains and examines several recently implemented regulatory changes by CMS, which include an expanded definition of psychotropic medications and new limitations on the use of as-needed psychotropic medications within SNFs.