Volume 13 - Issue 2 - February, 2005 - ALTC
Feature
09/05/2008
Michael Serby, MD, and Noel Almiron, MD
Michael Serby, MD, and Noel Almiron, ...
This article will discuss the evolution of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), its relationship to other dementias, and unresolved diagnostic issues.
This article will discuss the evolution of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), its relationship to other dementias, and unresolved diagnostic issues.
This article will discuss the...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
James Cooper, MD, and Diane Cooper, MSLS
James Cooper, MD, and Diane Cooper, M...
It’s widely asserted that there is a crisis, or at least an impending crisis, in the workforce supply for aged long-term care.
It’s widely asserted that there is a crisis, or at least an impending crisis, in the workforce supply for aged long-term care.
It’s widely asserted that there...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Michael A. Keys, MD, and Carol DeWald, MSN, APRN
Michael A. Keys, MD, and Carol DeWald...
Atypical antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness in the elderly.
Atypical antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness in the elderly.
Atypical antipsychotics are...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Susan N. Hastings, MD, and Heidi K. White, MD
Susan N. Hastings, MD, and Heidi K. W...
Prescribing by multiple providers can lead to polypharmacy and an increased risk of adverse drug events.
Prescribing by multiple providers can lead to polypharmacy and an increased risk of adverse drug events.
Prescribing by multiple...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Linda Hiddemen Barondess Executive Vice-President
Linda Hiddemen Barondess Executive Vi...
In February, the American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is launching a comprehensive online resource for the public featuring health information on specific topics related to aging. Aging in the Know: Your Gateway...
In February, the American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is launching a comprehensive online resource for the public featuring health information on specific topics related to aging. Aging in the Know: Your Gateway...
In February, the American...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Health Care Systems Committee, American Geriatrics Society
Health Care Systems Committee, Americ...
The AGS believes that Assisted Living Facilities can offer seniors an environment that could enhance their health status over other possible living arrangements
The AGS believes that Assisted Living Facilities can offer seniors an environment that could enhance their health status over other possible living arrangements
The AGS believes that Assisted...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care