2007 ANNUAL AUTHOR/SUBJECT INDEX

AUTHOR INDEX

Annas GD. Home Care on the Geriatrics Service: A Medical Student’s Perspective. 2007;15(9):17-19.

Aronow WS. Q & A with the Expert on: Valvular Aortic Stenosis. 2007;15(6):29-30.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Advance Directive Tip Sheet Available on the AGS Website. 2007;15(12):13.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. AGS/NIA “Bedside to Bench” Research Conference Examines Triad of Cognitive, Mood, and Movement Disorders. 2007;15(11):13-14.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Avoiding Unnecessary Hospitalizations for Nursing Home Residents. 2007;15(2):10.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. “Bedside to Bench” Research Conferences Funding Renewed. 2007;15(4):14.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Funding Is Limited for the Youngest Americans. 2007;15(5):12.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Key Sessions from the AGS 2007 Annual Meeting Featured in Webcasts. 2007;15(8):11, 13.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Proposed Budget Cuts Would Come at a High Cost to Healthcare for Older Adults. 2007;15(3):16-17.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Reducing Adverse Drug Events a Top Priority in Long-Term Care. 2007;15(9):11-12.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Some Potential Solutions to High Direct-Care Staff Turnover Rates. 2007;15(10):16-17.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Summaries of Studies on Health and Aging for Your Patients. 2007;15(6):11-12.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Top Public Policy Priorities for the AGS. 2007;15(7):16-17.

Barondess LH. AGS Viewpoint. Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference. 2007;15(1):14.

Birath JB, Martin JL. Common Sleep Problems Affecting Older Adults. 2007;15(12):20-26.

Boltz M. Try This. Assessing Family Preferences for Participation in Care in Hospitalized Older Adults. 2007;15(9):15-16.

Brandabur MM. Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. 2007;15(2):29-32.

Brandabur MM. Recognizing and Treating Nonmotor Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease. 2007;15(8):31-35.

Brown E, Kaiser RM, Gellis ZD. Screening and Assessment of Late-Life Depression in Home Healthcare: Issues and Challenges. 2007;15(10):27-32.

Brummel-Smith K. Optimal Aging, Part I: Demographics and Definitions. 2007;15(11):26-28.

Brummel-Smith K. Optimal Aging, Part II: How to Achieve It. 2007;15(12):32-40.

Cayea D, Durso S. Management of Diabetes Mellitus in the Nursing Home. 2007;15(5):27-33.

Chait M. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly. 2007;15(4):40-45.

Cohen-Mansfield J, Bester A. Q & A with the Expert on: Nursing Home Management. 2007;15(5):15-16.

Cooper JK. Ethical Caregiving in Hard Cases. 2007;15(1):25-27. Cooper JK. Treatment Checklist for Advanced Heart Failure. 2007;15(8):21-25.

Cooper JW, Burfield AH. Medication Therapy Management Strategies for Geriatric Patient Interventions: Medicare Part D Implementation. 2007;15(7):33-38.

Curry LC, Hogstel MO, Walker C. Family Councils in Long-Term Care Facilities. 2007;15(1):33-39.

Davis E, Biddison J, Cohen-Mansfield J. Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Persons with Dementia: How Much Should We Invest? 2007;15(3):19-21.

Downs FC. The Servant-Leadership Worldview in Long-Term Care Nursing. 2007;15(8):36-39.

Dunn PM, Tolle SW, Moss AH, Black JS. The POLST Paradigm: Respecting the Wishes of Patients and Families. 2007;15(9):33-40.

Feinsod FM, Wagner C. 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care. 2007;15(1):24.

Fick D, Mion L. Try This. Assessing and Managing Delirium in Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(10):19-20.

Frazier-Rios D, Zembrzuski C. Try This. Communication Difficulties: Assessment and Interventions in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(8):29-30.

Ganzini L. Care of Patients with Delirium at the End of Life. 2007;15(3):35-40.

Gordon M, Buchman D, Buchman SH. “Bad News” Communication in Palliative Care: A Challenge and Key to Success. 2007;15(4):32-35.

Graf C. Try This. The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. 2007;15(7):21-22.

Gray-Miceli D. Try This. Fall Risk Assessment for Older Adults: The Hendrich II Model. 2007;15(2):27-28.

Helminski JO, Hain TC. Evaluation and Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. 2007;15(6):33-39.

Hofmann MT, Panse S, Weinryb J, Glew CM. Discrepancies in Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis Using Portable Technology in a Skilled Nursing Facility and an Acute Hospital Based System. 2007;15(9):26-28.

Horgas AL. Try This. Assessing Pain in Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(6):19-20.

Johnson LE. Ask the Expert. Weight Management and Congestive Heart Failure. 2007;15(3):27.

Justin RG. Perspectives. The Mother Exchange. 2007;15(8):40-41.

Justin RG. Perspectives. The Telephone is Not Okay. 2007;15(10):38-39.

Keenan J. Meeting Report. The European Respiratory Society Congress. 2007;15(1):28-32.

Keenan J. Meeting Report. The 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. 2007;15(2):44-47.

Kennedy GJ. Try This. Brief Evaluation of Executive Dysfunction: An Essential Refinement in the Assessment of Cognitive Impairment. 2007;15(4):19-20.

Lester P, Varghese T. Delirium in a Nursing Home Resident. 2007;15(10):36-37.

MacPhee E, Bickel K. Palliative Care for Patients with Dementia: From Diagnosis to Bereavement. 2007;15(6):41-47.

Madhusoodanan S, Brenner R. Caring for the Chronically Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes. 2007;15(9):29-31.

Mason MES. A Case Study of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. 2007;15(1):17-23.

Metheny NA. Try This. Preventing Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia. 2007;15(5):13-14.

Mezey M, Maslow K. Try This. Recognition of Dementia in Hospitalized Older Adults. 2007;15(11):15-16.

Nusbaum NJ. End-of-Life Nursing Home Care: Resource Allocation and Ethics. 2007;15(5):23-26.

Offsay J. Treatment of Alcohol-Related Problems in the Elderly. 2007;15(7):39-44.

Palace ZJ. The Need for Ongoing Medication Review in the Elderly Population. 2007;15(10):33-34.

Perry CL, Lapid MI, Richardson JW. Ethical Dilemmas with an Elderly Christian Scientist. 2007;15(3):29-34.

Singh H. Diagnosis and Management of Gout in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2007;15(5):34-40.

Smyth C. Try This. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). 2007;15(12):27-28..

Stefanacci RG. Designing a Health System for Good Behavior. 2007;15(10):42-44.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Part D Update. Prescribed Guidance. 2007;15(1):41-44.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Part D Update. Reimbursement Politics. 2007;15(2):18-21.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Update. Medicare Part B’s BIG Changes. 2007;15(6):22-25.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Update. The Medicare Beneficiary of the 21st Century: Effect on Geriatric Practices. 2007;15(8):26-28.

Szwabo PA. Caring for the Chronically Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes. A Commentary. 2007;15(9):31-32.

Takahashi P, Chandra A, Kiemele L, Targonski P. Wound Care Technologies: Emerging for Appropriate Use in Long-Term Care. 2007;15(11):35-40.

Tariq SH. Q & A with the Expert on: Constipation. Management of Constipation in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2007;15(4):22-26.

Terrell KM, Miller DK. Critical Review of Transitional Care Between Nursing Homes and Emergency Departments. 2007;15(2):33-38.

Tung EE, Schipper AM, Takahashi PY. Detecting Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care Providers and Nursing Home Medical Directors. 2007;15(7):24.31.

Wallace M, Fulmer T. Try This. Fulmer SPICES: An Overall Assessment Tool for Older Adults. 2007;15(3):41-42.

Wallace M. Try This. Sexuality Assessment for Older Adults. 2007;15(1):15-16. Walsh KA, Bruza JM. Hospitalization of the Elderly. 2007;15(11):18-23.

SUBJECT INDEX

AGS Viewpoint
Barondess LH. Advance Directive Tip Sheet Available on the AGS Website. 2007;15(12):13.

Barondess LH. AGS/NIA “Bedside to Bench” Research Conference Examines Triad of Cognitive, Mood, and Movement Disorders. 2007;15(11):13-14.

Barondess LH. Avoiding Unnecessary Hospitalizations for Nursing Home Residents. 2007;15(2):10.

Barondess LH. “Bedside to Bench” Research Conferences Funding Renewed. 2007;15(4):14.

Barondess LH. Funding Is Limited for the Youngest Americans. 2007;15(5):12.

Barondess LH. Key Sessions from the AGS 2007 Annual Meeting Featured in Webcasts. 2007;15(8):11, 13.

Barondess LH. Proposed Budget Cuts Would Come at a High Cost to Healthcare for Older Adults. 2007;15(3):16-17.

Barondess LH. Reducing Adverse Drug Events a Top Priority in Long-Term Care. 2007;15(9):11-12.

Barondess LH. Some Potential Solutions to High Direct-Care Staff Turnover Rates. 2007;15(10):16-17.

Barondess LH. Summaries of Studies on Health and Aging for Your Patients. 2007;15(6):11-12.

Barondess LH. Top Public Policy Priorities for the AGS. 2007;15(7):16-17.

Barondess LH. Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference. 2007;15(1):14.

Cardiovascular Disease
Aronow WS. Q & A with the Expert on: Valvular Aortic Stenosis. 2007;15(6):29-30.

Cooper JK. Treatment Checklist for Advanced Heart Failure. 2007;15(8):21-25.

Johnson LE. Ask the Expert. Weight Management and Congestive Heart Failure. 2007;15(3):27.

Caregiving
Cooper JK. Ethical Caregiving in Hard Cases. 2007;15(1):25-27.

Communication
Curry LC, Hogstel MO, Walker C. Family Councils in Long-Term Care Facilities. 2007;15(1):33-39.

Gordon M, Buchman D, Buchman SH. “Bad News” Communication in Palliative Care: A Challenge and Key to Success. 2007;15(4):32-35.

Cultural/Religious Issues
Perry CL, Lapid MI, Richardson JW. Ethical Dilemmas with an Elderly Christian Scientist. 2007;15(3):29-34.

Deep Venous Thrombosis
Hofmann MT, Panse S, Weinryb J, Glew CM. Discrepancies in Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis Using Portable Technology in a Skilled Nursing Facility and an Acute Hospital Based System. 2007;15(9):26-28.

Delirium
Ganzini L. Care of Patients with Delirium at the End of Life. 2007;15(3):35-40.

Lester P, Varghese T. Delirium in a Nursing Home Resident. 2007;15(10):36-37.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease
Davis E, Biddison J, Cohen-Mansfield J. Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Persons with Dementia: How Much Should We Invest? 2007;15(3):19-21.

MacPhee E, Bickel K. Palliative Care for Patients with Dementia: From Diagnosis to Bereavement. 2007;15(6):41-47.

Depression
Brown E, Kaiser RM, Gellis ZD. Screening and Assessment of Late-Life Depression in Home Healthcare: Issues and Challenges. 2007;15(10):27-32.

Diabetes
Cayea D, Durso S. Management of Diabetes Mellitus in the Nursing Home. 2007;15(5):27-33.

End-of-Life
Dunn PM, Tolle SW, Moss AH, Black JS. The POLST Paradigm: Respecting the Wishes of Patients and Families. 2007;15(9):33-40.

Ganzini L. Care of Patients with Delirium at the End of Life. 2007;15(3):35-40.

Nusbaum NJ. End-of-Life Nursing Home Care: Resource Allocation and Ethics. 2007;15(5):23-26.

Ethics
Cooper JK. Ethical Caregiving in Hard Cases. 2007;15(1):25-27.

Dunn PM, Tolle SW, Moss AH, Black JS. The POLST Paradigm: Respecting the Wishes of Patients and Families. 2007;15(9):33-40.

Feinsod FM, Wagner C. 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care. 2007;15(1):24.

Nusbaum NJ. End-of-Life Nursing Home Care: Resource Allocation and Ethics. 2007;15(5):23-26.

Perry CL, Lapid MI, Richardson JW. Ethical Dilemmas with an Elderly Christian Scientist. 2007;15(3):29-34.

Tung EE, Schipper AM, Takahashi PY. Detecting Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care Providers and Nursing Home Medical Directors. 2007;15(7):24.31.

Gastrointestinal Disease
Chait M. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly. 2007;15(4):40-45.

Tariq SH. Q & A with the Expert on: Constipation. Management of Constipation in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2007;15(4):22-26.

Gout
Singh H. Diagnosis and Management of Gout in the Long-Term Care Setting. 2007;15(5):34-40.

Hip Fracture
Davis E, Biddison J, Cohen-Mansfield J. Hip Fracture Rehabilitation in Persons with Dementia: How Much Should We Invest? 2007;15(3):19-21.

Home Care
Annas GD. Home Care on the Geriatrics Service: A Medical Student’s Perspective. 2007;15(9):17-19

Brown E, Kaiser RM, Gellis ZD. Screening and Assessment of Late-Life Depression in Home Healthcare: Issues and Challenges. 2007;15(10):27-32

Hospitalization
Walsh K A, Bruza JM. Hospitalization of the Elderly. 2007;15(11):18-23.

Letters to the Editor
Drinka PJ, Krause PF. Influenza Prevention and Treatment Strategies in the Elderly. 2007:15(2):39-40.

Joiner H. End-of-Life Care in LTC Settings. 2007;15(10):24.

Shanley FM. Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis in the Elderly. 2007;15(9):25.

Walsh L. Ethical Caregiving in Hard Cases. 2007;15(3):17.

Medication Review/Management
Cooper JW, Burfield AH. Medication Therapy Management Strategies for Geriatric Patient Interventions: Medicare Part D Implementation. 2007;15(7):33-38.

Palace ZJ. The Need for Ongoing Medication Review in the Elderly Population. 2007;15(10):33-34.

Medicare
Cooper JW, Burfield AH. Medication Therapy Management Strategies for Geriatric Patient Interventions: Medicare Part D Implementation. 2007;15(7):33-38.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Part D Update. Prescribed Guidance. 2007;15(1):41-44.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Part D Update. Reimbursement Politics. 2007;15(2):18-21.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Update. Medicare Part B’s BIG Changes. 2007;15(6):22-25.

Stefanacci RG. Medicate Update. The Medicare Beneficiary of the 21st Century: Effect on Geriatric Practices. 2007;15(8):26-28.

Meeting Reports
Keenan J. The European Respiratory Society Congress. 2007;15(1):28-32.

Keenan J. The 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. 2007;15(2):44-47.

Nursing
Downs FC. The Servant-Leadership Worldview in Long-Term Care Nursing. 2007;15(8):36-39.

Nursing Home Management
Cohen-Mansfield J, Bester A. Q & A with the Expert on: Nursing Home Management. 2007;15(5):15-16.

Madhusoodanan S, Brenner R. Caring for the Chronically Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes. 2007;15(9):29-31.

Szwabo PA. Caring for the Chronically Mentally Ill in Nursing Homes. A Commentary. 2007;15(9):31-32.

Optimal Aging
Brummel-Smith K. Optimal Aging, Part I: Demographics and Definitions. 2007;15(11):26-28.

Brummel-Smith K. Optimal Aging, Part II: How to Achieve It. 2007;15(12):32-40.

Palliative Care]
Gordon M, Buchman D, Buchman SH. “Bad News” Communication in Palliative Care: A Challenge and Key to Success. 2007;15(4):32-35.

MacPhee E, Bickel K. Palliative Care for Patients with Dementia: From Diagnosis to Bereavement. 2007;15(6):41-47.

Parkinson’s Disease
Brandabur MM. Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. 2007;15(2):29-32.

Brandabur MM. Recognizing and Treating Nonmotor Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease. 2007;15(8):31-35.

Patient Education
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging. Guide to Advance Directives. 2007;15(12):15-16.

Perspectives
Justin RG. The Mother Exchange. 2007;15(8):40-41.

Justin RG. The Telephone is Not Okay. 2007;15(10):38-39.

Sleep Disorders
Birath JB, Martin JL. Common Sleep Problems Affecting Older Adults. 2007;15(12):20-26.

Substance Abuse
Offsay J. Treatment of Alcohol-Related Problems in the Elderly. 2007;15(7):39-44.

Thrombocytopenia
Mason MES. A Case Study of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. 2007;15(1):17-23.

Transitional Care
Terrell KM, Miller DK. Critical Review of Transitional Care Between Nursing Homes and Emergency Departments. 2007;15(2):33-38.

Walsh KA, Bruza JM. Hospitalization of the Elderly. 2007;15(11):18-23.

Try This
Boltz M. Assessing Family Preferences for Participation in Care in Hospitalized Older Adults. 2007;15(9):15-16.

Fick D, Mion L. Assessing and Managing Delirium in Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(10:19-20.

Frazier-Rios D, Zembrzuski C. Communication Difficulties: Assessment and Interventions in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(8):29-30.

Graf C. The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. 2007;15(7):21-22.

Gray-Miceli D. Fall Risk Assessment for Older Adults: The Hendrich II Model. 2007;15(2):27-28.

Horgas AL. Assessing Pain in Older Adults with Dementia. 2007;15(6):19-20.

Kennedy GJ. Brief Evaluation of Executive Dysfunction: An Essential Refinement in the Assessment of Cognitive Impairment. 2007;15(4):19-20.

Metheny NA. Preventing Aspiration in Older Adults with Dysphagia. 2007;15(5):13-14.

Mezey M, Maslow K. Recognition of Dementia in Hospitalized Older Adults. 2007;15(11):15-16.

Smyth C. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). 2007;15(12):27-28.

Wallace M, Fulmer T. Fulmer SPICES: An Overall Assessment Tool for Older Adults. 2007;15(3):41-42.

Wallace M. Sexuality Assessment for Older Adults. 2007;15(1):15-16.

Vertigo
Helminski JO, Hain TC. Evaluation and Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. 2007;15(6):33-39.

Washington Update
FY 2008 Funding for Title VII Geriatrics Programs, Increased Medicare Reimbursement Rates, AMA Lobbies to Block Medicare Cut, Overseeing Research to Control Health Spending. 2007;15(8):14-15.

Congress Considers Legislation Authorizing Medicare to Cover Geriatric Assessments and Care Coordination; Applications for 2007 Title VII Geriatrics Academic Career Awards (GACAs) Now Available; CMS Announces Measure Specifications for the 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative; Bush Administration Rejects Recommendations from Citizens’ Health Care Working Group. 2007;15(6):16-17.

Medicare Drug Costs; Title VII Program Funding; Physician Fee Cuts; Diabetes Prevention. 2007;15(2):16-17.

Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads; Funding for Geriatrics Health Professions Programs; Legislation on Physician Pay, Low-Income Drug Coverage, SCHIP; Elder Falls Prevention Act. 2007;15(10):14-15.

Title VII Funding; MedPAC Report; DHHS and Medicare Drug Prices; Hospital Pay-for-Performance Pilot Program. 2007;15(4):16-18.

Weight Management
Johnson LE. Ask the Expert. Weight Management and Congestive Heart Failure. 2007;15(3):27.

Wound Care
Takahashi P, Chandra A, Kiemele L, Targonski P. Wound Care Technologies: Emerging for Appropriate Use in Long-Term Care. 2007;15(11):35-40.