Volume 22 - Issue 12 - December 2014 - ALTC
12/19/2014
Sjögren syndrome is a systemic inflammatory disease affecting primarily the lacrimal and salivary glands.
Sjögren syndrome is a systemic inflammatory disease affecting primarily the lacrimal and salivary glands.
Sjögren syndrome is a systemic...
12/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
12/10/2014
2014 Annual Author/Subject Index
2014 Annual Author/Subject Index
2014 Annual Author/Subject Index
12/10/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
12/08/2014
Asymptomatic Carriers of Clostridium difficile Have High Risk of Transmission
Study Examines Targets for Reducing MRSA Infection
In the Pipeline: Investigational Antibiotic May Present Novel Approach to Treat Complicated Infections
Study...
Asymptomatic Carriers of Clostridium difficile Have High Risk of Transmission
Study Examines Targets for Reducing MRSA Infection
In the Pipeline: Investigational Antibiotic May Present Novel Approach to Treat Complicated Infections
Study...
Asymptomatic Carriers of...
12/08/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
ALTC Quick Guide Series
12/17/2014
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term that refers to a spectrum of conditions compatible with acute myocardial ischemia and/or infarction due to an abrupt reduction in coronary blood flow. ACS encompasses unstable angina,...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term that refers to a spectrum of conditions compatible with acute myocardial ischemia and/or infarction due to an abrupt reduction in coronary blood flow. ACS encompasses unstable angina,...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is...
12/17/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
12/05/2014
Stacy Schantz Wilkins, PhD 1,2; Sheena Horning, PhD 1; Steven Castle, MD 1,2; Alison Leff, MSW 1;Theodore J. Hahn, MD 1,2; Joshua Chodosh, MD 1,2
Stacy Schantz Wilkins, PhD 1,2; Sheen...
Older adults with major neurocognitive impairment and poor insight do not understand their lack of ability to safely perform activities of daily living.
Older adults with major neurocognitive impairment and poor insight do not understand their lack of ability to safely perform activities of daily living.
Older adults with major...
12/05/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
12/05/2014
Robin J. Sekerak, MD, FAAPMR, FAFRM (RACP) 1,2; Jonathan T. Stewart, MD, DFAPA, AGSF 3,4
Robin J. Sekerak, MD, FAAPMR, FAFRM (...
This article reviews 4 key components to ensuring comfort care in end-of-life dementia.
This article reviews 4 key components to ensuring comfort care in end-of-life dementia.
This article reviews 4 key...
12/05/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
11/20/2014
Eldercare Workforce Alliance
Eldercare Workforce Alliance
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance provides an overview of the skills needed to improve the role of direct care workers, with a focus on home-based long-term care settings.
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance provides an overview of the skills needed to improve the role of direct care workers, with a focus on home-based long-term care settings.
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance...
11/20/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Editor's Page
12/05/2014
Gregg Warshaw; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw; Medical Editor
The articles included in this month’s issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® (ALTC ) offer several perspectives on how long-term care professionals can prepare themselves for the shift from institutionalized care to...
The articles included in this month’s issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® (ALTC ) offer several perspectives on how long-term care professionals can prepare themselves for the shift from institutionalized care to...
The articles included in this...
12/05/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
12/01/2014
A new clinical practice guideline offers a framework for healthcare facilities and professionals to implement actionable, evidence-based measures to improve delirium prevention and treatment.
A new clinical practice guideline offers a framework for healthcare facilities and professionals to implement actionable, evidence-based measures to improve delirium prevention and treatment.
A new clinical practice...
12/01/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Meeting Materials
AGS Clinical Resources
12/05/2014
This two-page resource reviews identifying delirium in older adults. Log in to download and print.
This two-page resource reviews identifying delirium in older adults. Log in to download and print.
This two-page resource reviews...
12/05/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
