Volume 20 - Issue 2 - February 2012 - ALTC
Feature
Try This
02/13/2012
The Preparedness for Caregiving Scale is a caregiver self-rated instrument that asks caregivers how well prepared they believe they are for multiple domains of caregiving.
The Preparedness for Caregiving Scale is a caregiver self-rated instrument that asks caregivers how well prepared they believe they are for multiple domains of caregiving.
The Preparedness for Caregiving...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
02/13/2012
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk of prostate cancer increases with age. The disease’s complexity and its many treatment options add to the conundrum of selecting the proper approach, especially when the patient is an elder with a life-limiting...
As with many cancers, the risk...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
02/13/2012
Long-term care (LTC) providers struggle with many dilemmas. This is not surprising considering the prevalence of chronic diseases and functional disabilities among LTC residents; regulatory, staffing, and billing issues; and a host of other...
Long-term care (LTC) providers struggle with many dilemmas. This is not surprising considering the prevalence of chronic diseases and functional disabilities among LTC residents; regulatory, staffing, and billing issues; and a host of other...
Long-term care (LTC) providers...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
02/13/2012
Public agencies and private foundations are promoting innovation in healthcare, encouraging providers to find new ways to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Public agencies and private foundations are promoting innovation in healthcare, encouraging providers to find new ways to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Public agencies and private...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
02/13/2012
Balancing Intake of Omega 6 and Omega 3 Key to Health Benefits
Methotrexate and TNF-α Inhibitors Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies Suggest Gout Contributes to Risk of Common...
Balancing Intake of Omega 6 and Omega 3 Key to Health Benefits
Methotrexate and TNF-α Inhibitors Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies Suggest Gout Contributes to Risk of Common...
Balancing Intake of Omega 6...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
02/13/2012
LTC facilities face many problems related to occupational musculoskeletal injuries in direct-care staff members.
LTC facilities face many problems related to occupational musculoskeletal injuries in direct-care staff members.
LTC facilities face many...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
02/13/2012
A lab work-up that includes HIV screening may help to determine the cause of a patient's visual hallucinations.
A lab work-up that includes HIV screening may help to determine the cause of a patient's visual hallucinations.
A lab work-up that includes HIV...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Special Report
First Report
02/13/2012
Oral Bacteria May Predict Risk of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
Survey Suggests Patients Hurt by Antimicrobial Shortages
Oral Bacteria May Predict Risk of Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
Survey Suggests Patients Hurt by Antimicrobial Shortages
Oral Bacteria May Predict Risk...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Washington Update
02/13/2012
Public Policy and Advocacy News from the AGS
Public Policy and Advocacy News from the AGS
Public Policy and Advocacy News...
02/13/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
