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Volume 23 - Issue 6 - June 2015 - ALTC

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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

Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor

Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor ...
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

Anand Beri, MBBS, MRCPsych, MSc (Lon)1; Alan Smith, MD2

Affiliation: 1Specialist Registrar, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom SE5 8AZ 2Consultant, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom SE5 8AZ

Disclosures: The author reports no relevant financial relationships.

Address correspondence to: Anand Beri, Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 0203 228 89531, Fax: +44 0203 228 89533, anandberi@hotmail.com

Anand Beri, MBBS, MRCPsych, MSc (Lon)...
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

Kate Ducak, MA, CPG1; Heather Keller, BASc, MSc, PhD2; Grace Sweatman3

Kate Ducak, MA, CPG1; Heather Keller,...
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

Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv1; Renee Dugger, DNP, RN, GCNS-BC2; Katie Ehlman, PhD, CHES, HFA3; Brandon Eggleston, PhD, MPH, CHES, RYT4

Affiliation: 1Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2Associate Professor of Nursing, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton, SC 3Associate Professor of Gerontology and Director, Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

Disclosures: Funding for the research reported in this article was provided by the Indiana State Department of Health. Much of the data for this manuscript is included in the final report to the Indiana State Department of Health: October, 2009.

Address Correspondence to: Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv College of Nursing & Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-461-5212, Fax: 812-461-5356 Email: alwilson2@usi.edu

Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank Mary Scheller for her review of this manuscript. Many urinary incontinence resources mentioned in this paper are available by the project team at no cost at: http://www.usi.edu/health/healthyaging/bladder-buzz/.

 

 

Amy Wilson, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVTv1; R...
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

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