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Volume 22 - Issue 5 - May 2014 - ALTC

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Fall Risk Assessment Guidelines
09/03/2014
In approximately 33% of cases, a single potential cause can be identified, whereas in approximately 66% of cases, more than one risk factor is involved. To assess the multifactorial cause of falls, the authors developed a falls risk...
In approximately 33% of cases, a single potential cause can be identified, whereas in approximately 66% of cases, more than one risk factor is involved. To assess the multifactorial cause of falls, the authors developed a falls risk...
In approximately 33% of cases, a...
09/03/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Tools
Checklist of Nonverbal Indicators of Chronic Pain in Elderly Residents
09/03/2014
This is a downloadable checklist that healthcare providers can use to identify nonverbal cues of chronic pain in elderly residents.
This is a downloadable checklist that healthcare providers can use to identify nonverbal cues of chronic pain in elderly residents.
This is a downloadable checklist...
09/03/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
2014 World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases
05/19/2014
Hip Fracture Risk Increases With Long-Term Vitamin D Insufficiency in Elderly WomenTwo Studies Shed Light on Risk Factors for Falls Among Nursing Home ResidentsStudy Shows Correlation Between Low Body Mass Index and Death Among Nursing Home...
Hip Fracture Risk Increases With Long-Term Vitamin D Insufficiency in Elderly WomenTwo Studies Shed Light on Risk Factors for Falls Among Nursing Home ResidentsStudy Shows Correlation Between Low Body Mass Index and Death Among Nursing Home...
Hip Fracture Risk Increases With...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Determining the Future of Long-Term Care
05/19/2014
The Commission was tasked with developing a plan for the establishment, implementation, and financing of a system to ensure the availability of long-term services and supports.
The Commission was tasked with developing a plan for the establishment, implementation, and financing of a system to ensure the availability of long-term services and supports.
The Commission was tasked with...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Editor's Page
Improving Resident Outcomes
05/19/2014
Improving resident outcomes starts with understanding residents’ clinical problems, care needs, and goals for care. Much of this is achieved through assessments, conducted upon admission and regularly throughout residents’ stay, including...
Improving resident outcomes starts with understanding residents’ clinical problems, care needs, and goals for care. Much of this is achieved through assessments, conducted upon admission and regularly throughout residents’ stay, including...
Improving resident outcomes...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
Hands-On Solutions for Long-Term Care Nurses Providing Oral Healthcare
05/19/2014
Providing oral healthcare to long-term care residents is often impeded by a multitude of obstacles.
Providing oral healthcare to long-term care residents is often impeded by a multitude of obstacles.
Providing oral healthcare to...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

Feature

Perspectives
Assessing Pain and Falls Risk in Residents With Cognitive Impairment: Associated Problems With Overlooked Assessments
05/19/2014
Pain and falls are major challenges in long-term care (LTC) settings, making comprehensive pain and fall assessments essential.
Pain and falls are major challenges in long-term care (LTC) settings, making comprehensive pain and fall assessments essential.
Pain and falls are major...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
Implications of New Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prophylaxis in Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
05/19/2014
The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age and is projected to escalate in coming decades as people have longer life expectancies.
The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age and is projected to escalate in coming decades as people have longer life expectancies.
The prevalence of atrial...
05/19/2014
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