Volume 15 - Issue 2 - February, 2007 - ALTC
Column
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Deanna Gray-Miceli, DNSc, APRN, BC, FAANP
Deanna Gray-Miceli, DNSc, APRN, BC, F...
Falls among older adults, unlike other ages tend to occur from multifactorial etiology such as acute and chronic illness, medications, or as a prodrome to other diseases.
Falls among older adults, unlike other ages tend to occur from multifactorial etiology such as acute and chronic illness, medications, or as a prodrome to other diseases.
Falls among older adults, unlike...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Kevin M. Terrell, DO, MS, and Douglas K. Miller, MD
Kevin M. Terrell, DO, MS, and Douglas...
Emergency departments (EDs) are major providers of nursing home (NH) residents.
Emergency departments (EDs) are major providers of nursing home (NH) residents.
Emergency departments (EDs) are...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological condition characterized by bradykinesia and rigidity, often accompanied by tremor.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological condition characterized by bradykinesia and rigidity, often accompanied by tremor.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a...
09/05/2008
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, ...
Unlike the rest of the U.S. economy, reimbursement for healthcare is not a simple matter of supply and demand.
Unlike the rest of the U.S. economy, reimbursement for healthcare is not a simple matter of supply and demand.
Unlike the rest of the U.S....
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
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The American Geriatrics Society has been involved in intense advocacy efforts aimed at restoring funds for the programs since these funds were eliminated.
The American Geriatrics Society has been involved in intense advocacy efforts aimed at restoring funds for the programs since these funds were eliminated.
The American Geriatrics Society...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Linda Hiddemen Barondess, Executive Vice-President
Linda Hiddemen Barondess, Executive V...
While hospitalizations can be lifesaving, they also pose particular risks for older adults in long-term care.
While hospitalizations can be lifesaving, they also pose particular risks for older adults in long-term care.
While hospitalizations can be...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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09/05/2008
More than 3000 geriatrics healthcare professionals and gerontologists attended the 59th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
More than 3000 geriatrics healthcare professionals and gerontologists attended the 59th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
More than 3000 geriatrics...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
