August 14, 2026
What causes Drug-Induced Photosensitivity? Certain medications can cause sensitivity to the sun, known as photosensitivity, through two primary biological processes called phototoxicity (a chemically-induced reaction that may depend on the dose) and photoallergy (an immune-mediated reaction that is not related to dose). The most effective way to address this issue is adequate sunlight protection. Patients…
July 7, 2026
Constipation is pretty common in older adults, ranging from 24 to 50 percent. Up to 20 percent of community-dwelling older adults and 74 percent of nursing home residents use laxatives on a daily basis. Age, immobility, comorbid conditions, polypharmacy, eating less and inadequate hydration are all risk factors for constipation. Chronic constipation is defined as…
June 16, 2026
Certain inhalation devices once opened or assembled and in use, must be used within a specified timeframe to avoid reduced stability and sterility, which can impact efficacy of treatment. Medications with shortened expiration dates, as specified by the manufacturer in the product’s package insert, should be labeled once in use to avoid administration beyond the…
May 12, 2026
About PALTmed’s Clinical Practice Guideline onFalls and Fall Prevention Falls are ever-present in the post-acute and long-term care continuum, and PALTmed’s newly revised Clinical Practice Guideline on Falls and Fall Prevention in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Setting provides clinicians and community leaders with a practical, evidence-informed, and implementable resource tailored to the specific challenges…
April 9, 2026
Parkinson’s Disease Overview Parkinson disease (PD) is an adult-onset progressive neurodegenerative disorder, first described as “Shaking palsy” over 200 years ago by James Parkinson. While traditionally considered a motor system disorder based on the hallmark features of tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, PD is now recognized to be a complex disorder involving a wide range of…
March 10, 2026
CMS’ Hybrid Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure is Live In response to long-standing concerns from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other stakeholders about the unnecessary use of antipsychotic medications and potential for underreporting via the MDS dataset, CMS has revised (in effect January 1, 2026) how it calculates the long-stay antipsychotic use quality measure for…
February 4, 2026
An estimated 2 million older adults in the US have been taking benzodiazepines for more than 120 days1. Benzodiazepines are used for many conditions including anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and panic disorders. Nonetheless, they are associated with several safety concerns. The 2023 AGS Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults states,…
January 20, 2026
Diabetes Management Considerations for Older Adults Diabetes is a highly prevalent health condition in the aging population. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 29% of people over the age of 65 years have diabetes. The number of older adults living with diabetes is expected to increase rapidly in the coming decades as the…
December 8, 2025
In-Use Shortened Expiration Dates All products are good until their expiration date* when kept unopened and refrigerated (36°F-46°F [2°C-8°C]).Once opened or removed from the refrigerator for patient use, insulin and GLP-1 products in use should bemarked with a shortened expiration date per the manufacturer specifications below. Insulin Brand Generic Days Good at Room Temp(≤86° F[30°C])…
November 17, 2025
Antibiotic Offending Medication Recommendation Mechanism All quinolones(Ciprofloxacin,Levofloxacin,Moxifloxacin) – Iron and Calciumpreparations (Includingmultivitamins thatcontain iron and/orcalcium, dairy products) If the combination cannot be avoided, administration of Quinolones should occur at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after Iron/Calcium. Note: Moxifloxacin does not interact with Calcium like the other Quinolones and no adjustments are recommended. The…
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