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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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New Legislation Provides Protection for Residents Facing Unexplained Nursing Home Discharges
01/18/2024
Emry Lloyd
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation...
01/18/2024
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Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Differ by Race and Ethnicity in California Nursing Homes
04/26/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered...
04/26/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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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
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Higher Rates of End-of-Life Health Care Utilization Among OAs With Limited English Proficiency
06/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited...
06/07/2022
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Pharmacists Play a Dynamic Role in End-of-Life Care
07/24/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
The role of the pharmacist in end-of-life care spans across multiple realms, including compounding and dispensing, administrative, educational, and clinical, according to Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP, during a session at Great Debates &...
The role of the pharmacist in end-of-life care spans across multiple realms, including compounding and dispensing, administrative, educational, and clinical, according to Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP, during a session at Great Debates &...
The role of the pharmacist in...
07/24/2021
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Multidisciplinary Stakeholders Provide Input on Improving End-of-Life Care
06/01/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore...
06/01/2021
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Advance Directive Mix-Ups at End of Life
07/20/2018
Misunderstandings involving documents meant to guide end-of-life decision-making are “surprisingly common,” said Monica Williams-Murphy, MD, medical director of advance-care planning and end-of-life education for Huntsville Hospital Health...
Misunderstandings involving documents meant to guide end-of-life decision-making are “surprisingly common,” said Monica Williams-Murphy, MD, medical director of advance-care planning and end-of-life education for Huntsville Hospital Health...
Misunderstandings involving...
07/20/2018
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‘Bucket Lists’ Might Help with End-of-Life Discussions
02/20/2018
Talking with patients about their “bucket list” may be useful for physicians looking for ways to ease into advance care planning conversations.
Talking with patients about their “bucket list” may be useful for physicians looking for ways to ease into advance care planning conversations.
Talking with patients about...
02/20/2018
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EOL Care Complex for Vietnam Veterans
01/26/2018
Vietnam veterans’ wartime experiences can make management of their physical and emotional pain harder to treat near the end of life.
Vietnam veterans’ wartime experiences can make management of their physical and emotional pain harder to treat near the end of life.
Vietnam veterans’ wartime...
01/26/2018
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Dying at Home Due to Scarce Hospital Beds
11/20/2017
After he was diagnosed with leukaemia in July, Katsuo Saito, from Japan, decided not to treat it and opted for palliative care as he had a hard time finding a bed at a hospice or hospital.
After he was diagnosed with leukaemia in July, Katsuo Saito, from Japan, decided not to treat it and opted for palliative care as he had a hard time finding a bed at a hospice or hospital.
After he was diagnosed with...
11/20/2017
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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
Annals of Long-Term Care
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New Legislation Provides Protection for Residents Facing Unexplained Nursing Home Discharges
01/18/2024
Emry Lloyd
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation...
01/18/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Differ by Race and Ethnicity in California Nursing Homes
04/26/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered...
04/26/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Higher Rates of End-of-Life Health Care Utilization Among OAs With Limited English Proficiency
06/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited...
06/07/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Multidisciplinary Stakeholders Provide Input on Improving End-of-Life Care
06/01/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore opportunities to reconfigure long-term care culture through communication changes, as well as the physical environment through facility design modifications,” researchers wrote.
“Administrators should explore...
06/01/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Advance Directive Mix-Ups at End of Life
07/20/2018
Misunderstandings involving documents meant to guide end-of-life decision-making are “surprisingly common,” said Monica Williams-Murphy, MD, medical director of advance-care planning and end-of-life education for Huntsville Hospital Health...
Misunderstandings involving documents meant to guide end-of-life decision-making are “surprisingly common,” said Monica Williams-Murphy, MD, medical director of advance-care planning and end-of-life education for Huntsville Hospital Health...
Misunderstandings involving...
07/20/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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‘Bucket Lists’ Might Help with End-of-Life Discussions
02/20/2018
Talking with patients about their “bucket list” may be useful for physicians looking for ways to ease into advance care planning conversations.
Talking with patients about their “bucket list” may be useful for physicians looking for ways to ease into advance care planning conversations.
Talking with patients about...
02/20/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Initiating Conversations on Advance Care Planning
07/25/2017
Rebecca Sudore, MD, a geriatrician at the University of California-San Francisco, created a website to help clinicians begin these difficult but necessary conversations. 
Rebecca Sudore, MD, a geriatrician at the University of California-San Francisco, created a website to help clinicians begin these difficult but necessary conversations. 
Rebecca Sudore, MD, a...
07/25/2017
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
Annals of Long-Term Care
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New Legislation Provides Protection for Residents Facing Unexplained Nursing Home Discharges
01/18/2024
Emry Lloyd
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation mandating nursing homes provide evicted residents with a documented reason for discharge. This measure aims to ensure that residents have the appropriate paperwork to initiate an appeal.
California passed legislation...
01/18/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Differ by Race and Ethnicity in California Nursing Homes
04/26/2023
Hannah Musick
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered increasing differences in POLST use and intensity of care orders between White, Black, and Hispanic nursing home residents in California from 2011 to 2016.
Researchers discovered...
04/26/2023
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
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Higher Rates of End-of-Life Health Care Utilization Among OAs With Limited English Proficiency
06/07/2022
Samantha Matthews
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited English proficiency and serious illness experienced higher rates of end-of-life health care utilization.
Older adults with limited...
06/07/2022
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