Volume 24 - Issue 3 - March 2016 - ALTC
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
Canadian researchers suggest physical therapy can produce dramatic improvements in urinary incontinence in women with osteoporosis.
Canadian researchers suggest physical therapy can produce dramatic improvements in urinary incontinence in women with osteoporosis.
Canadian researchers suggest...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
A UCLA study found that age-related issues following cancer surgery may lead to longer hospital stays, increased health care costs, and greater risk of death for older adults.
A UCLA study found that age-related issues following cancer surgery may lead to longer hospital stays, increased health care costs, and greater risk of death for older adults.
A UCLA study found that...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
The first study to look at dementia risk in a population accurately representing the diversity of the United States finds dementia incidence to be highest among African Americans and American Indians/Alaskan Natives; intermediate among...
The first study to look at dementia risk in a population accurately representing the diversity of the United States finds dementia incidence to be highest among African Americans and American Indians/Alaskan Natives; intermediate among...
The first study to look at...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
Investigators recently found that seafood consumption is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s in people who carry the ApoE4 gene variation.
Investigators recently found that seafood consumption is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s in people who carry the ApoE4 gene variation.
Investigators recently found...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that the incidence of dementia is declining in high-income countries.
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that the incidence of dementia is declining in high-income countries.
A new study, funded by the...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
The identification of lipid variations may lead to a method for diagnosing all forms of Alzheimer’s disease before it can cause significant damage to the brain.
The identification of lipid variations may lead to a method for diagnosing all forms of Alzheimer’s disease before it can cause significant damage to the brain.
The identification of lipid...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Letters to the Editor
03/14/2016
Allison H Burfield, RN, MSN, PhD1, James W Cooper, PhD, BCPS, FASCP2
Allison H Burfield, RN, MSN, PhD1, Ja...
Three recommendations have been made to several of the following articles.
Three recommendations have been made to several of the following articles.
Three recommendations have been...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
03/14/2016
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
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The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Review
03/14/2016
Michael Koronkowski, PharmD, CGP1; Christine Eisenhower, PharmD, BCPS2; Zachary Marcum, PharmD, PhD, BCPS3
Michael Koronkowski, PharmD, CGP1; Ch...
An aging population, so commonly treated by clinical practitioners, is presenting new drug therapy safety challenges.
An aging population, so commonly treated by clinical practitioners, is presenting new drug therapy safety challenges.
An aging population, so commonly...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
03/14/2016
Elena O Siegel, PhD, RN1; Leehu Zysberg, PhD2
Elena O Siegel, PhD, RN1; Leehu Zysbe...
The importance of the nursing home administrator (NHA) position for quality is recognized by federal and state jurisdictions.
The importance of the nursing home administrator (NHA) position for quality is recognized by federal and state jurisdictions.
The importance of the nursing...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
