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Antithrombotic Therapy in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Cardiovascular Health, Antithrombotic Therapy, Stroke, Medication
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Antithrombotic therapy represents the mainstay of treatment and preventive measures in patients with atherothrombotic diseases. Both the incidence and prevalence of these diseases increase with age. Patients residing in the post-acute and long-term...

Anemia in the Long-Term Care Setting

Long-Term Care Information Series
Anemia, Long-Term Care
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
Anemia is a common problem in the post-acute and long-term care setting (PALTC) and can be associated with increased morbidity and reduced quality of life. Anemia is associated with increased disability, decreased physical performance, decreased...

Assisted Living Series Set

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Change of Condition, Medication, Medication Management, Resident, Assessment
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Patients & Families, Physician
AMDA has created a revolutionary set of easy-to-implement tools, called the Assisted Living Series. The series is used to assist caregivers in keeping older adults in the comfort and support of their surroundings, extending their personal life...

Medication Management Part II: For Caregivers

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Medication, Medication Management, Resident, Assessment
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Patients & Families, Physician
This guide will help caregivers learn skills and steps that can be used to better manage residents' medications. Caregivers will be able to talk about medications with their residents, family members, and primary care practioners. Learning how to...

Medication Management Part I - Medication Management Manual: Operations Level

Assisted Living Series
Assisted Living, Medication, Medication Management, Transitions of Care
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician
This medication manual provides practitioners and staff in assisted living communities with information and tools to improve medication management and reduce medication errors. It is intended as a guide for best practice. By using the tools in this...

Caregivers Communication Guide: Protocols for Change of Condition

Assisted Living Series
Care Settings/Types, Assisted Living, Change of Condition
Allied Health Professional, Patients & Families
Small changes may go unnoticed unless the caregiver knows what to look for and what to report. This knowledge can help the primary care practitioner take better care of the older adult. Missing small changes and not reporting them may cause problems...

Pharmacy President Provides Education

Care Settings/Types, Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Practitioners, Medical Director, Pharmacist, Sleep Disorders
Allied Health Professional
Nicole Brandt, PharmD, CGP, knows how effective the interdisciplinary team can be in addressing clinical issues such as sleep problems. That is why she jumped at the opportunity to co-present in last year’s (with AMDA Past President Eric Tangalos,...