Volume 17 - Issue 5 - May, 2009 - ALTC
Department
05/08/2009
Geri Richards Hall, PhD, ARNP, CNS, FAAN; Katie Maslow, MSW
Most people with dementia become more confused and agitated in the hospital.
Most people with dementia become more confused and agitated in the hospital.
Most people with dementia become...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
05/08/2009
Letter to the editor on Treatment for Depression in Older Persons with Dementia
Letter to the editor on Treatment for Depression in Older Persons with Dementia
Letter to the editor...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
05/08/2009
Annie Mei, RN-BC, CCRN; Carolyn Auerhahn, EdD, GNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP
Dehydration is a serious complication that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality for many older adults with concomitant chronic illnesses.
Dehydration is a serious complication that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality for many older adults with concomitant chronic illnesses.
Dehydration is a serious...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
05/08/2009
Charles A. Cefalu, MD, MS
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary Geriatric Assessment has been shown to be associated with mixed outcomes in various clnical settings.
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary Geriatric Assessment has been shown to be associated with mixed outcomes in various clnical settings.
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
05/08/2009
David M. Roane, MD; David Woo, MD; Ilyse Rosenberg, DO
Schizophrenia is a disease marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.
Schizophrenia is a disease marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.
Schizophrenia is a disease...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Special Article
05/08/2009
Caroline A. Vitale, MD; Carol Monteleoni, MS, CCC-SLP; Loni Burke, MS, CCC-SLP; Della Frazier-Rios, RN, MS; Ladislav Volicer, MD, PhD, FAAN, FGSA
Although challenging, providing optimal care for patients with dementia and eating problems can often be achieved through careful clinical assessment.
Although challenging, providing optimal care for patients with dementia and eating problems can often be achieved through careful clinical assessment.
Although challenging, providing...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
