Volume 23 - Issue 6 - June 2015 - ALTC
Column
Ask the Expert
06/16/2015
In Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Wechsler, he discusses the benefits and limitations of pharmacological and surgical approaches for the treatment of epilepsy, with special consideration of epilepsy in older adults.
In Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Wechsler, he discusses the benefits and limitations of pharmacological and surgical approaches for the treatment of epilepsy, with special consideration of epilepsy in older adults.
In Part 2 of our discussion with...
06/16/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
06/15/2015
The American Geriatrics Society celebrates another proud year at its annual scientific conference.
The American Geriatrics Society celebrates another proud year at its annual scientific conference.
The American Geriatrics Society...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
06/15/2015
In this issue of Annals of Long Term Care: Clinical and Aging® (ALTC), our feature articles discuss unique challenges faced in the long-term care (LTC) facility and present strategies for overcoming them.
In this issue of Annals of Long Term Care: Clinical and Aging® (ALTC), our feature articles discuss unique challenges faced in the long-term care (LTC) facility and present strategies for overcoming them.
In this issue of Annals of Long...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
ALTC Quick Guide Series
06/16/2015
This article presents the treatment options available for venous thromboembolism, focusing mainly on pulmonary embolism.
This article presents the treatment options available for venous thromboembolism, focusing mainly on pulmonary embolism.
This article presents the...
06/16/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
06/15/2015
Sexual disinhibition is recognized as one of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and occurs in up to 25% of dementia patients.
Sexual disinhibition is recognized as one of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and occurs in up to 25% of dementia patients.
Sexual disinhibition is...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2015
A culture change is occurring as providers move from care philosophies based on reductionist, biomedical models towards person-centered practices.
A culture change is occurring as providers move from care philosophies based on reductionist, biomedical models towards person-centered practices.
A culture change is occurring as...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2015
Bladder ultrasound scanners can accurately detect urinary volume and retention with lower risk of infection and less discomfort compared with catheterization.
Bladder ultrasound scanners can accurately detect urinary volume and retention with lower risk of infection and less discomfort compared with catheterization.
Bladder ultrasound scanners can...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
News
06/15/2015
Reports from the May 15-17 2015 American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland
Reports from the May 15-17 2015 American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland
Reports from the May 15-17 2015...
06/15/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
