Burnout is a dirty word to most physicians. Managing stress, juggling challenges, and overcoming obstacles are what good doctors do, they say. But all of medicine, and perhaps long-term care medicine more than most, produces... »

Over 86% of U.S. physicians are moderately to severely stressed or burned out on an average day, according to a survey conducted by a wellness-services company and a placement company, released in late December 2011. Nearly... »

Medicine and journalism are not so different. Ask writer and reporter Beth Macy, who will deliver one of the featured lectures at AMDA's upcoming annual meeting, Long Term Care Medicine-2012. A small-town newspaperwoman by trade,... »

Caring for the Ages asked five of its editorial advisers to predict, from their distinct perspectives, the major issues they expect to arise in the field of long-term care during 2012. This is the third installment of this... »

Emergency care targeted to seniors could eventually become standard practice in emergency departments across the nation, a shift prompted by the growth of the aging population. The rapid triage and diagnosis system now used in... »

ST. CHARLES, MO. – Getting elderly patients to talk about their illnesses, their feelings, and their care preferences can be challenging, especially when these people come from a culture where open communication is considered... »

The information-technology wave is hitting long-term care facilities, and residents are starting to enjoy the ride. In fact, facilities are beginning to encourage residents’ personal interest in technology as part of the effort... »

Stop by the AMDA product booth at Long Term Care Medicine – 2012 and find products that complement and supplement information from various educational programs at the meeting. AMDA has paired up products and programs to enhance... »