James W. Cooper, PhD, BCPS, FASCP, RPh, FASHP

Column
Ethical Caregiving in Hard Cases
09/05/2008
Treatment decisions for people with dementia are among the most ethically challenging situations in long-term care.
Treatment decisions for people with dementia are among the most ethically challenging situations in long-term care.
Treatment decisions for people...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Treating Restless Legs Syndrome—Where’s the Evidence?
09/05/2008
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncomfortable need to move the legs.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncomfortable need to move the legs.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
Examining the Case for Involuntary Weight Loss After Switching Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
03/15/2013
After switching acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), an 86 year old man involuntarily lost weight.
After switching acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), an 86 year old man involuntarily lost weight.
After switching...
03/15/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Fall Risk Assessment Guidelines
09/03/2014
In approximately 33% of cases, a single potential cause can be identified, whereas in approximately 66% of cases, more than one risk factor is involved. To assess the multifactorial cause of falls, the authors developed a falls risk...
In approximately 33% of cases, a single potential cause can be identified, whereas in approximately 66% of cases, more than one risk factor is involved. To assess the multifactorial cause of falls, the authors developed a falls risk...
In approximately 33% of cases, a...
09/03/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Crisis in Workforce Supply—Read All About It!
09/05/2008
It’s widely asserted that there is a crisis, or at least an impending crisis, in the workforce supply for aged long-term care.
It’s widely asserted that there is a crisis, or at least an impending crisis, in the workforce supply for aged long-term care.
It’s widely asserted that there...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Medication Therapy Management Strategies for Geriatric Patient Interventions: Medicare Part D Implementation
09/05/2008
The introduction of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage has produced plans to ensure availability of appropriate medications to the older adult.
The introduction of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage has produced plans to ensure availability of appropriate medications to the older adult.
The introduction of Medicare...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Nonpharmacologic Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Long-Term Care Residents / Overcoming the Painful Regulations Surrounding the Prescription of Pain Medications
03/14/2016
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...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
Assessing Pain and Falls Risk in Residents With Cognitive Impairment: Associated Problems With Overlooked Assessments
05/19/2014
Pain and falls are major challenges in long-term care (LTC) settings, making comprehensive pain and fall assessments essential.
Pain and falls are major challenges in long-term care (LTC) settings, making comprehensive pain and fall assessments essential.
Pain and falls are major...
05/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Tools
Checklist of Nonverbal Indicators of Chronic Pain in Elderly Residents
09/03/2014
This is a downloadable checklist that healthcare providers can use to identify nonverbal cues of chronic pain in elderly residents.
This is a downloadable checklist that healthcare providers can use to identify nonverbal cues of chronic pain in elderly residents.
This is a downloadable checklist...
09/03/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

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