Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May, 2006 - ALTC
Department
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Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, and Andrew D. Weinberg, MD, CMD, FACP
Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, and Andre...
Q&A on Discontinuing Medications for a Resident with Advanced Alzheimer's Disease.
Q&A on Discontinuing Medications for a Resident with Advanced Alzheimer's Disease.
Q&A on Discontinuing Medications...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
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Peggy Soule Odegard, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, and Stephen M. Setter, PharmD, CDE, CGP, DVM
Peggy Soule Odegard, PharmD, BCPS, CD...
This article will focus on several new therapies submitted to the FDA for approval, with an emphasis on agents potentially useful in conditions experienced by older adults.
This article will focus on several new therapies submitted to the FDA for approval, with an emphasis on agents potentially useful in conditions experienced by older adults.
This article will focus on...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Andrew D. Weinberg, MD, CMD, FACP, and Alicia D. Weinberg, RN,C
Andrew D. Weinberg, MD, CMD, FACP, an...
With multiple payor sources, transition of patients to LTC settings from hospitals is often based on reimbursement issues or contract-derived agreements.
With multiple payor sources, transition of patients to LTC settings from hospitals is often based on reimbursement issues or contract-derived agreements.
With multiple payor sources,...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Richard A. Leigh-Pemberton, MD, Lisa L. von Moltke, MD, and David J. Greenblatt, MD
Richard A. Leigh-Pemberton, MD, Lisa ...
Adequate treatment of conditions such as depression and psychosis in the elderly is an important component of appropriate medical care.
Adequate treatment of conditions such as depression and psychosis in the elderly is an important component of appropriate medical care.
Adequate treatment of conditions...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
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May 2006 JAGS Abstracts
May 2006 JAGS Abstracts
May 2006 JAGS Abstracts
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD Series Editor: Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
As is too often the case, federal legislation has set up a system that did not fully take into account the unique environment that exists in nursing facilities.
As is too often the case, federal legislation has set up a system that did not fully take into account the unique environment that exists in nursing facilities.
As is too often the case,...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
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Linda Hiddeman Barondess, Executive Vice-President
Linda Hiddeman Barondess, Executive V...
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care