Volume 16 - Issue 9 - September, 2008 - ALTC
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M. Terry Sullivan, RN, MSW, MSN, CMC
M. Terry Sullivan, RN, MSW, MSN, CMC
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Informal supporters provide the majority of long-term care to chronically disabled older adults.
Informal supporters provide the majority of long-term care to chronically disabled older adults.
Informal supporters provide the...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
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09/23/2008
The goal of assisted living is to support older individuals who are unable to live alone but do not need nursing home placement.
The goal of assisted living is to support older individuals who are unable to live alone but do not need nursing home placement.
The goal of assisted living is...
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09/23/2008
J. Mark Ruscin, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP
J. Mark Ruscin, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP
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The advancements in pharmacotherapeutic knowledge continue to grow and it is nearly impossible to keep up with the primary literature.
The advancements in pharmacotherapeutic knowledge continue to grow and it is nearly impossible to keep up with the primary literature.
The advancements in...
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09/23/2008
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
Recently the House and Senate passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. This Act affects Medicare providers and their patients in 10 major areas:
Recently the House and Senate passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. This Act affects Medicare providers and their patients in 10 major areas:
Recently the House and Senate...
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09/23/2008
Highlights from the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Council focus on the research and clinical developments in vascular health.
Highlights from the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Council focus on the research and clinical developments in vascular health.
Highlights from...
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09/23/2008
Jessica Shelby Weizenbluth, BA, Marcia Sokolowski, MA, PhD(C), CPsych Assoc, and Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Jessica Shelby Weizenbluth, BA, Marci...
Narrative ethics provides a framework for ethical decision making.
Narrative ethics provides a framework for ethical decision making.
Narrative ethics provides a...
09/23/2008
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09/23/2008
A case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in a nursing facility resident that was initially misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection is presented.
A case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in a nursing facility resident that was initially misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection is presented.
A case of neuroleptic malignant...
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09/23/2008
Linda Hiddemen Barondess, Executive Vice-President
Linda Hiddemen Barondess, Executive V...
Despite advances in our understanding of “geriatric syndromes,” this important concept remains somewhat ill-defined.
Despite advances in our understanding of “geriatric syndromes,” this important concept remains somewhat ill-defined.
Despite advances in our...
09/23/2008
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Case Report and Brief Review
09/23/2008
Paula E. Lester, MD, and Izchak Kohen, MD
Paula E. Lester, MD, and Izchak Kohen...
Alcohol and drug dependence are two of the leading causes of disability in the world.
Alcohol and drug dependence are two of the leading causes of disability in the world.
Alcohol and drug dependence are...
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