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Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2016 - ALTC

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LTC Bulletin Board
Newer, More Tolerable Blood Pressure Drugs as Effective as Older Ones
02/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
Scientists at the NYU Langone Medical Center (New York, NY) said their findings settle a longstanding debate about which of the two types of blood-pressure lowering medications is better.  
Scientists at the NYU Langone Medical Center (New York, NY) said their findings settle a longstanding debate about which of the two types of blood-pressure lowering medications is better.  
Scientists at the NYU Langone...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Study Suggests Even Lower Blood Pressure for Older Adults
02/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial says that a low target blood pressure level can cut the risk of heart failure and death from heart problems.
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial says that a low target blood pressure level can cut the risk of heart failure and death from heart problems.
The Systolic Blood Pressure...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
Increased Hospital and Post-Acute Care Coordination Improves Outcomes
02/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
Researchers claim that better coordination between hospitals and post-acute care facilities could reduce patient readmission to hospitals as well as mortality rates.  
Researchers claim that better coordination between hospitals and post-acute care facilities could reduce patient readmission to hospitals as well as mortality rates.  
Researchers claim that better...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
History of Reading Problems May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnoses
02/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
A new study reports that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuropsychological tests to those exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with early Alzheimer's disease. 
A new study reports that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuropsychological tests to those exhibiting signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with early Alzheimer's disease. 
A new study reports that older...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

Feature

Case Report and Brief Review
Oral Rehydration Therapy as an Alternative to Intravenous Therapy in Dehydrated Older People
02/16/2016
Jessica Colburn, MD; Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH; William B. Greenough, III, MD, FACP; Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD; Jessica Colburn, MD; Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD; Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH; Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD; Jessica Colburn, MD; Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD; Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH; Adrienne E. Shapiro, MD, PhD; Jessica Colburn, MD; Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH; Jessica Colburn, MD; William B. Greenough, III, MD, FACP
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents a case report of a 68-year-old man with dehydration who was successfully treated with oral rehydration therapy.
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents a case report of a 68-year-old man with dehydration who was successfully treated with oral rehydration therapy.
Fatima Sheikh, MD, MPH, presents...
02/16/2016
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Practical Research
Understanding of Clostridium difficile Infection Among Health Care Providers at Long-Term Care Facilities
02/16/2016
Teena Chopra, MD, MPH; Pragnesh Patel, MD; Reda A. Awali, MD, MPH; Sudha M. Sadasivan, PhD, MPH; Caitlin Biedron, MD; Julie A. Trzeciak, MPH; Bharat Marwaha, MD; Preethy Samuel, PhD
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and colleagues conducted a survey at 5 LTCFs to assess HCP knowledge about CDI and their compliance with both the 2010 SHEA?IDSA guidelines for CDI prevention and their facility's standard infection control practices.
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and colleagues conducted a survey at 5 LTCFs to assess HCP knowledge about CDI and their compliance with both the 2010 SHEA?IDSA guidelines for CDI prevention and their facility's standard infection control practices.
Pragnesh Patel, MD, and...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Honoring Nursing Home Resident Preferences for Recreational Activities to Advance Person-Centered Care
02/16/2016
Katherine M. Abbott, PhD, MGS, FGSA; Abby Spector; Christina Duntzee, BS; Sarah Humes, MS; Allison R. Heid, PhD; Victoria Crumbie; Karen Eshraghi, MSW; Scott D Crespy, PhD; Mary Van Valkenburgh-Schultz; Kimberly Van Haitsma, PhD, FGSA
Preference Match Tracker assessment tool was designed to measure how well nursing facilities satisfy the activity preferences of residents.
Preference Match Tracker assessment tool was designed to measure how well nursing facilities satisfy the activity preferences of residents.
Preference Match Tracker...
02/16/2016
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Department
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting 2015
02/16/2016

ALTC Editors

ALTC Editors
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) held its 68th Annual Scientific meeting in November 2015, with the theme of "Aging as a Life-long Process."
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) held its 68th Annual Scientific meeting in November 2015, with the theme of "Aging as a Life-long Process."
The Gerontological Society of...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Ask the Expert
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults
02/16/2016
Joshua D. Clapp, PhD
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp, PhD, about how older adults are diagnosed and treated for PTSD. 
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp, PhD, about how older adults are diagnosed and treated for PTSD. 
We spoke with Joshua D. Clapp,...
02/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
AGS Launches GWEP Coordinating Center to Improve Health Care for Older Adults
02/16/2016

American Geriatrics Socitey (AGS)

American Geriatrics Socitey (AGS) ...
The AGS is launching its newest initiative: the GWEP Coordinating Center, a 3-year initiative, to provide assistance to the 44 GWEP sites through national meetings, networking opportunities, mentoring, a centralized repository of resources...
The AGS is launching its newest initiative: the GWEP Coordinating Center, a 3-year initiative, to provide assistance to the 44 GWEP sites through national meetings, networking opportunities, mentoring, a centralized repository of resources...
The AGS is launching its newest...
02/16/2016
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