Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2015 - ALTC
Feature
Perspectives
12/18/2015
The author reviews the challenges related to transitions to long-term care teams and explores the integral role of volunteers in aiding these transitions.
The author reviews the challenges related to transitions to long-term care teams and explores the integral role of volunteers in aiding these transitions.
The author reviews the...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
12/18/2015
Juan C. Rodriguez Tapia, MD1,2,3; Joseph M. Dzierzewski, PhD1,2; Jennifer L. Martin, PhD1,2
Juan C. Rodriguez Tapia, MD1,2,3; Jos...
The authors address nonpharmacological interventions for insomnia disorders in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
The authors address nonpharmacological interventions for insomnia disorders in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
The authors address...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
12/18/2015
Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C, FAANP, FGSA1; Ruth Remington, PhD, AGPCNP-BC2; Lisa Abdallah, PhD, RN, CNE1; Ramraj Gautam, PhD1; A. James Lee, PhD1; Deborah Van Etten, MS, APRN, GNP/PMHCNS-BC1;Rebecca J. Gore, PhD1
Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C...
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
LTC GPS
12/14/2015
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
After more than 17 years of threatened implementation, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) has been replaced with a new payment system.
After more than 17 years of threatened implementation, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) has been replaced with a new payment system.
After more than 17 years of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
12/14/2015
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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An expert panel convened by the AGS sifted through an extensive literature review to get at the heart of what we mean when we talk about person-centered care.
An expert panel convened by the AGS sifted through an extensive literature review to get at the heart of what we mean when we talk about person-centered care.
An expert panel convened by the...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
12/14/2015
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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The implementation of evidence-based strategies, such as those presented in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging®, can lead to better outcomes for older adults living in LTC settings.
The implementation of evidence-based strategies, such as those presented in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging®, can lead to better outcomes for older adults living in LTC settings.
The implementation of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
12/14/2015
Conference Schedule for 2016
Conference Schedule for 2016
Conference Schedule for 2016
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
12/14/2015
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) held its annual conference in Las Vegas, NV with topics pertaining to drug management and long-term care.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) held its annual conference in Las Vegas, NV with topics pertaining to drug management and long-term care.
The American Society of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
