As in past years, AMDA received many outstanding nominations for the 2012 Medical Director of the Year award. An interdisciplinary panel assessed nominees on their long- term care accomplishments in the areas of clinical... »

Residents aged 31–64 make up one of the fastest growing populations in long-term care. Statistics suggest that about 14% of new admissions are these younger patients, and they present some unique challenges for long-term care... »

AMDA recently asked its members to join or renew their American Medical Association memberships to help AMDA maintain its seat in the AMA House of Delegates. The response has shown the tremendous level of support members have for... »

AMDA member Dr. Susan Levy, CMD, has become AMDA’s official liaison to The Joint Commission’s Professional and Technical Advisory Committee (the PTAC).

Dr. Levy will provide advice and make recommendations to The Joint... »

Dr. David Smith, CMD, a medical director and physician in Texas, knew early on that his Labrador retriever, Mike, would be the perfect dog to visit with his nursing facility residents. “Labs are well known for being gregarious... »

When Dr. James Pattee, CMD, pioneer and father of AMDA’s Core Curriculum program, passed away late last year, AMDA members were eager to honor him and share their memories of how he inspired their careers and lives. For example,... »

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... »

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... »