2006 ANNUAL AUTHOR/SUBJECT INDEX

AUTHOR INDEX

AGS Clinical Practical Guidelines. Alcohol Use Disorders in Older Adults. 2006;14(1):23-26.

AGS Position Statement. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. 2006;14(3):34-35.

AGS Position Statement. Two-Step PPD Testing for Nursing Home Patients on Admission. 2006;14(2):38-40.

Aull L. Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly. 2006;14(12):27-35.

Ayello EA. Try This. Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk. 2006;14(10):46-47.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. A New Year’s Resolution: Make the Most of Medicare/Medicaid Coverage. 2006;14(12):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. AGS Continues Efforts to Shape Pay-for-Performance Policy. 2006;14(1):12-13.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Does Mental and Physical Activity Promote Cognitive Vitality in Late Life? 2006;14(5):8.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Doorway Thoughts. 2006;14(6):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Eldercare at Home: A Resource for Choosing the Right Nursing Home. 2006;14(7):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. How “Title VII” Cuts Hurt Older Adults and What You Can Do About It. 2006;14(4):9-10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Raising Awareness About Long-Term Care. 2006;14(8):11.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Revised Nursing Facility CPT Codes Better Reflect Complexity of Care. 2006;14(3):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. The “Donut Hole” and Other Complexities of Medicare Part D. 2006;14(9):11.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. The Elder Justice Act. 2006;14(10):12.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. White House Conference on Aging. 2006;14 (2):12.

Benton TJ, Young RB, Leeper SC. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Nursing Home. 2006;14(7):17-22.

Bonner AF. Falling into Place: A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Education on Falls Prevention in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(6):21-29.

Caprio TV. Physician Practice in the Nursing Home: Collaboration with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. 2006;14(3):17-24.

Cefalu CA. Disaster Preparedness for Long-Term Care Facilities. 2006;14(9):31-33.

Coll PP. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Nutritional Supplementation. Vitamin D Deficiency in Long-Term Care Residents. 2006;14(3):36-37.

Cooper JK. Living Wills: They Were a Good Idea, Weren’t They? 2006;14(9):17-19.

Dupee R. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Degenerative Brain Disease. Presentation and Diagnosis of Rapidly Progressing Encephalopathy. 2006;14(2):25-26.

Epplin J. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Elder Abuse. Identifying Elder Abuse in the Home Care Setting. 2006;14(1):15-16.

Feil D, Weinreb J, Sultzer D. Psychiatric Disorders and Psychotropic Medication Use in Elderly Persons with Diabetes. 2006;14(7):39-47.

Feinsod FM, Wagner C. 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care. 2006;14(9):16.

Fine PG, Herr KA. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Pharmacotherapy for Management of Persistent Pain in Older Adults. 2006;14(3):25-33.

Gwyther LP, Weinberg AD. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Communicating with Families. Discontinuing Medications for a Resident with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. 2006;14(5):46-48.

Hargrave R. Caregivers of African-American Elderly with Dementia: A Review and Analysis. 2006;14(10):36-40.

Holroyd-Leduc JM, Lyder CH, Tannenbaum C. Practical Management of Urinary Incontinence in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2006;14(2):30-37.

Johnson T, Tickerhoof TC. Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care. 2006;14 (3):13-16.

Justin RG. The Time to Leave Your Homestead Is Now. 2006;14(7):15-16.

Kamel H. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Falls. Preventing Falls in the Nursing Home. 2006;14(10):42-45.

Kapo JM, Casarett D. Prognosis in Chronic Diseases. 2006;14(2):18-23.

Kennedy RD, Cullamar K. Try This. Immunizations for Older Adults. 2006;14(12):19-20.

Kevorkian R. Cytokines and the Care of the Older Adult. 2006;14(9):34-40.

Lee KW, Murrell E. Influenza Prevention and Treatment Strategies in the Elderly. 2006;14(9):20-27. [Correction in: Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging 2006;14(11):15]

Leigh-Pemberton RA, von Moltke LL, Greenblatt DJ. Psychopharmacology in the Elderly Person with Cardiovascular Disease. 2006;14(5):34-45.

Levine JM, Savino F, Siegel F. Introduction to the Revised Federal Guidelines for Nursing Home Medical Directors: F-Tag 501. 2006;14(12):36-40.

Lyder CH. Implications of Pressure Ulcers and Its Relation to Federal Tag 314. 2006;14(4):19-24.

Mason MES. Multiple Myeloma in an Elderly Woman. 2006;14(8):18-24.

Messinger-Rapport BJ, McCallum TJ, Hujer ME. Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Caregiver in the Continuum of Care. 2006;14(1):34-41.

Norman KM, Yoshikawa TT. Bacterial Pneumonia Acquired in Nursing Homes. 2006;14(4):26-32.

Odegard PS, Setter SM. Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Update: New Medications, Recent Releases, and Coming Attractions. 2006;14(5):20-27.

Pukstas K, Parker V, Brandeis G, Hardt E, Geron SM, Tyler D, Leigh J, Engle R. Improving Intercultural Staff Communication in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2006;14(8):34-37.

Riesenburger RI, Mahn K, Yao K. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Intractable Trigeminal Neuralgia in the Geriatric Population. 2006;14(12):21-24.

Roehl B, Talati A, Parks S. Medication Prescribing for Older Adults. 2006;14(6):33-39.

Rogerson SL, Weiss LJ, Phillips SL. What Do Our Seniors Need? Outcomes of At-Home Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments. 2006;14(10):31-34.

Sahni M, Borst SE, Mulligan T. Should We Offer Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Men Who Live in Nursing Homes? 2006;14(1):27-33.

Srinivasan S, Weinberg AD. Pharmacologic Treatment of Sexual Inappropriateness in Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia. 2006;14(10):20-28.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Avoiding a New Liability for Nursing Homes. 2006;14(5):10-12.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Clarifying Medicare Part D Enrollment Numbers. 2006;14(6):13-15.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Freedom of Speech. 2006;14(9):12-14.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. How to Help Your Patients Choose the ‘Right’ Prescription Drug Plan. 2006;14(4):17-18.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program: Issues and Answers. 2006;14(2):13-15.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Medicare Gets Tough. 2006;14(12):16-17.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Preventing Medication Errors. 2006;14(10):15-17.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. The Danger of Being a Deer Caught in the Headlights. 2006;14(3):11-12.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Who Controls the Prescription? 2006;14(8):14-16.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Part D Update. Why Doesn’t CMS Understand the LTC Difference? 2006;14(7):12-14.

Stern L, Fogler J. Keep in Mind Situational Factors When Assessing Changes in Mental Status. 2006;14(9):28-30.

Sutor B, Rummans TA, Lapid MI. Atypical Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Elderly. 2006;14(6):40-45.

Takahashi P. Chronic Ischemic, Venous, and Neuropathic Ulcers in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(7):26-31.

Tangalos EG, Zarowitz BJ. Medication Management in the Elderly. 2006;14(8):27-31.

Tariq SH. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Fecal Incontinence. Managing an Elderly Resident with Fecal Incontinence. 2006;14(4):33-36.

Walker S. Letter to the Editor. Physical Therapy for Chronic Ulcers in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(10):18.

Wallace M, Shelkey M. Try This. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). 2006;14(11):26-27.

Washington Update. 2006;14(2):16-17.

Washington Update. 2006;14(4):11-12.

Washington Update. CMS Proposes Changes in Physician Fee Schedule; Title VII Funding Remains Uncertain; Medicare Part D Update. 2006;14(8):12-13.

Washington Update. Medicare Payments to Physicians, Title VII Funding, Payments to SNFs and Home Health Agencies, Elder Neglect and Abuse. 2006;14(10):13-14.

Washington Update. Title VII Funding, Medicare Part D Deadline, Influenza Pandemic. 2006;14(6):19-20.

Washington Update. CMS’ Physician Fee Rule, Assistance for Medicare Part D, Part B Premium Surcharge, Older Americans Act. 2006;14(12):14-15.

Weinberg AD, Weinberg AD. The Physician’s Role in Screening Long-Term Care Facility Admissions. 2006; 14(5):28-33.

Wick JY. Beyond the Basics: Special Issues in Venous Thromboembolism Prevention. 2006;14(1):17-22.

Wilde MH, Getliffe K. Urinary Catheter Care for Older Adults. 2006;14(8):38-42.

Worz CR. Medicare Part D Update. Seeing Through the Political Spin. 2006;14 (6):16-18.

SUBJECT INDEX

Admissions

Weinberg AD, Weinberg AD. The Physician’s Role in Screening Long-Term Care Facility Admissions. 2006;14(5):28-33.

AGS Guidelines/Position Statements

AGS Clinical Practical Guidelines. Alcohol Use Disorders in Older Adults. 2006;14(1):23-26.

AGS Position Statement. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. 2006;14(3):34-35.

AGS Position Statement. Two-Step PPD Testing for Nursing Home Patients on Admission. 2006;14(2):38-40.

AGS Viewpoint

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. A New Year’s Resolution: Make the Most of Medicare/Medicaid Coverage. 2006;14(12):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Continues Efforts to Shape Pay-for-Performance Policy. 2006;14(1):12-13.

Barondess LH. Eldercare at Home: A Resource for Choosing the Right Nursing Home. 2006;14(7):10.

Barondess LH. Doorway Thoughts. 2006;14(6):10.

Barondess LH. Does Mental and Physical Activity Promote Cognitive Vitality in Late Life? 2006;14(5):8.

Barondess LH. How “Title VII” Cuts Hurt Older Adults and What You Can Do About It. 2006;14(4):9-10.

Barondess LH. Raising Awareness About Long-Term Care. 2006;14(8):11.

Barondess LH. Revised Nursing Facility CPT Codes Better Reflect Complexity of Care. 2006;14(3):10.

Barondess LH. The “Donut Hole” and Other Complexities of Medicare Part D. 2006;14(9):11.

Barondess LH. The Elder Justice Act. 2006;14(10):12.

Barondess LH. White House Conference on Aging. 2006;14(2):12.

Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia

Gwyther LP, Weinberg AD. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Communicating with Families. Discontinuing Medications for a Resident with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. 2006;14(5):46-48.

Hargrave R. Caregivers of African-American Elderly with Dementia: A Review and Analysis. 2006;14(10):36-40.

Messinger-Rapport BJ, McCallum TJ, Hujer ME. Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Caregiver in the Continuum of Care. 2006;14(1):34-41.

Srinivasan S, Weinberg AD. Pharmacologic Treatment of Sexual Inappropriateness in Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia. 2006;14(10):20-28.

Cancer

Mason MES. Multiple Myeloma in an Elderly Woman. 2006;14(8):18-24.

Cardiovascular Disease

Leigh-Pemberton RA, von Moltke LL, Greenblatt DJ. Psychopharmacology in the Elderly Person with Cardiovascular Disease. 2006;14(5):34-45.

Caregiving

Messinger-Rapport BJ, McCallum TJ, Hujer ME. Impact of Dementia Caregiving on the Caregiver in the Continuum of Care. 2006;14(1):34-41.

Hargrave R. Caregivers of African-American Elderly with Dementia: A Review and Analysis. 2006;14(10):36-40.

Chronic Diseases

Aull L. Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly. 2006;14(12):27-35.

Kapo JM, Casarett D. Prognosis in Chronic Diseases. 2006;14(2):18-23.

Communication

Gwyther LP, Weinberg AD. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Communicating with Families. Discontinuing Medications for a Resident with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease. 2006;14(5):46-48.

Pukstas K, Parker V, Brandeis G, Hardt E, Geron SM, Tyler D, Leigh J, Engle R. Improving Intercultural Staff Communication in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2006;14(8):34-37.

COPD

Aull L. Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the Elderly. 2006;14(12):27-35.

Cultural Issues

Hargrave R. Caregivers of African-American Elderly with Dementia: A Review and Analysis. 2006;14(10):36-40.

Pukstas K, Parker V, Brandeis G, Hardt E, Geron SM, Tyler D, Leigh J, Engle R. Improving Intercultural Staff Communication in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2006;14(8):34-37.

Diabetes

Feil D, Weinreb J, Sultzer D. Psychiatric Disorders and Psychotropic Medication Use in Elderly Persons with Diabetes. 2006;14(7):39-47.

Johnson T, Tickerhoof TC. Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(3):13-16.

Disaster Preparedness

Cefalu CA. Disaster Preparedness for Long-Term Care Facilities. 2006;14(9):31-33.

Elder Abuse

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. The Elder Justice Act. 2006;14(10):12.

Epplin J. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Elder Abuse. Identifying Elder Abuse in the Home Care Setting. 2006;14(1):15-16.

Ethics

Cooper JK. Living Wills: They Were a Good Idea, Weren’t They? 2006;14(9):17-19.

Feinsod FM, Wagner C. 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care. 2006;14(9):16.

Falls/Mobility

Bonner AF. Falling into Place: A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Education on Falls Prevention in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(6):21-29.

Kamel H. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Falls. Preventing Falls in the Nursing Home. 2006;14(10):42-45.

Fecal Incontinence

Tariq SH. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Fecal Incontinence. Managing an Elderly Resident with Fecal Incontinence. 2006;14(4):33-36.

Federal Guidelines

Levine JM, Savino F, Siegel F. Introduction to the Revised Federal Guidelines for Nursing Home Medical Directors: F-Tag 501. 2006;14(12):36-40.

Lyder CH. Implications of Pressure Ulcers and Its Relation to Federal Tag 314. 2006;14(4):19-24.

Weinberg AD, Weinberg AD. The Physician’s Role in Screening Long-Term Care Facility Admissions. 2006;14(5):28-33.

Geriatric Assessment

AGS Position Statement. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. 2006;14(3):34-35.

Rogerson SL, Weiss LJ, Phillips SL. What Do Our Seniors Need? Outcomes of At-Home Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments. 2006;14(10):31-34.

Stern L, Fogler J. Keep in Mind Situational Factors When Assessing Changes in Mental Status. 2006;14(9):28-30.

Wallace M, Shelkey M. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). 2006;14(11):26-27.

Home Care

Epplin J. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Elder Abuse. Identifying Elder Abuse in the Home Care Setting. 2006;14(1):15-16.

Infectious Disease

AGS Position Statement. Two-Step PPD Testing for Nursing Home Patients on Admission. 2006;14(2):38-40.

Lee KW, Murrell E. Influenza Prevention and Treatment Strategies in the Elderly. 2006;14(9):20-27. [Correction in: Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging 2006;14 (11):15]

Norman KM, Yoshikawa TT. Bacterial Pneumonia Acquired in Nursing Homes. 2006;14(4):26-32.

Immune Function

Kevorkian R. Cytokines and the Care of the Older Adult. 2006;14(9):34-40.

Medicare Part D

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. The “Donut Hole” and Other Complexities of Medicare Part D. 2006;14(9):11.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. A New Year’s Resolution: Make the Most of Medicare/Medicaid Coverage. 2006; 14(12):10.

Stefanacci RD. Avoiding a New Liability for Nursing Homes. 2006;14(5):10-12.

Stefanacci RD. Clarifying Medicare Part D Enrollment Numbers. 2006;14 (6):13-15.

Stefanacci RD. Freedom of Speech. 2006;14(9):12-14.

Stefanacci RD. How to Help Your Patients Choose the ‘Right’ Prescription Drug Plan. 2006;14(4):17-18.

Stefanacci RD. Implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program: Issues and Answers. 2006;14(2):13-15.

Stefanacci RD. Medicare Gets Tough. 2006;14(12):16-17.

Stefanacci RD. The Danger of Being a Deer Caught in the Headlights. 2006; 14(3):11-12.

Stefanacci RD. Who Controls the Prescription? 2006; 14(8):14-16.

Stefanacci RD. Why Doesn’t CMS Understand the LTC Difference? 2006; 14(7):12-14.

Worz CR. Seeing Through the Political Spin. 2006;14(6):16-18.

Medication Use

Odegard PS, Setter SM. Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Update: New Medications, Recent Releases, and Coming Attractions. 2006;14(5):20-27.

Roehl B, Talati A, Parks S. Medication Prescribing for Older Adults. 2006;14(6):33-39.

Tangalos EG, Zarowitz BJ. Medication Management in the Elderly. 2006;14(8):27-31.

Neurology

Dupee R. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Degenerative Brain Disease. Presentation and Diagnosis of Rapidly Progressing Encephalopathy. 2006;14(2):25-26.

Sutor B, Rummans TA, Lapid MI. Atypical Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Elderly. 2006;14(6):40-45.

Nutritional Deficiency Coll PP. Clinical Q & A with the Expert on: Nutritional Supplementation. Vitamin D Deficiency in Long-Term Care Residents. 2006;14(3):36-37.

Pain Management Fine PG, Herr KA. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Pharmacotherapy for Management of Persistent Pain in Older Adults. 2006;14(3):25-33.

Riesenburger RI, Mahn K, Yao K. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Intractable Trigeminal Neuralgia in the Geriatric Population. 2006;14(12):21-24.

Perspectives

Cefalu CA. Disaster Preparedness for Long-Term Care Facilities. 2006;14(9):31-33.

Justin RG. The Time to Leave Your Homestead Is Now. 2006;14(7):15-16.

Physician Collaboration

Caprio TV. Physician Practice in the Nursing Home: Collaboration with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. 2006;14(3):17-24.

Psychiatry

Feil D, Weinreb J, Sultzer D. Psychiatric Disorders and Psychotropic Medication Use in Elderly Persons with Diabetes. 2006;14(7):39-47.

Srinivasan S, Weinberg AD. Pharmacologic Treatment of Sexual Inappropriateness in Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia. 2006;14(10):20-28.

Stern L, Fogler J. Keep in Mind Situational Factors When Assessing Changes in Mental Status. 2006;14(9):28-30.

Sutor B, Rummans TA, Lapid MI. Atypical Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Elderly. 2006;14(6):40-45.

Radiosurgery

Riesenburger RI, Mahn K, Yao K. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Intractable Trigeminal Neuralgia in the Geriatric Population. 2006;14(12):21-24.

Sexuality

Srinivasan S, Weinberg AD. Pharmacologic Treatment of Sexual Inappropriateness in Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia. 2006;14(10):20-28.

Wallace M. Sexuality Assessment for Older Adults. 2006;14(12):19-20.

Testosterone Therapy

Sahni M, Borst SE, Mulligan T. Should We Offer Testosterone Replacement Therapy to Men Who Live in Nursing Homes? 2006;14(1):27-33.

Try This

Ayello EA. Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk. 2006;14(10):46-47.

Kennedy RD, Cullamar K. Immunizations for Older Adults. 2006;14(12):19-20.

Wallace M, Shelkey M. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). 2006;14(11):26-27.

Urinary Disorders

Benton TJ, Young RB, Leeper SC. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Nursing Home. 2006;14(7):17-22.

Holroyd-Leduc JM, Lyder CH, Tannenbaum C. Practical Management of Urinary Incontinence in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2006;14(2):30-37.

Wilde MH, Getliffe K. Urinary Catheter Care for Older Adults. 2006;14(8):38-42.

Venous Thromboembolism

Wick JY. Beyond the Basics: Special Issues in Venous Thromboembolism Prevention. 2006;14(1):17-22.

Washington Update

Washington Update. 2006;14(2):16-17.

Washington Update. 2006;14(4):11-12.

Washington Update. CMS Proposes Changes in Physician Fee Schedule; Title VII Funding Remains Uncertain; Medicare Part D Update. 2006;14(8):12-13.

Washington Update. Title VII Funding, Medicare Part D Deadline, Influenza Pandemic. 2006;14(6):19-20.

Washington Update. CMS’ Physician Fee Rule, Assistance for Medicare Part D, Part B Premium Surcharge, Older Americans Act. 2006;14(12):14-15.

Wound Care Ayello EA. Try This. Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk. 2006;14(10):46-47.

Lyder CH. Implications of Pressure Ulcers and Its Relation to Federal Tag 314. 2006;14(4):19-24.

Takahashi P. Chronic Ischemic, Venous, and Neuropathic Ulcers in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(7):26-31.

Walker S. Letter to the Editor. Physical Therapy for Chronic Ulcers in Long-Term Care. 2006;14(10):18.