Charles A. Cefalu, MD, MS

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The Medicare Hospice Benefit: A Changing Philosophy of Care?
02/02/2011
The business-driven model of care among hospice organizations and complexities in the law has led to confusion and the potential for fraud and abuse.
The business-driven model of care among hospice organizations and complexities in the law has led to confusion and the potential for fraud and abuse.
The business-driven model of...
02/02/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
When Do Poor Outcomes Constitute Poor Care? Making the Case for Unpreventable Outcomes in Long-Term Care Residents
01/16/2015
When poor outcomes occur, the initial reaction is to assume that the event was a result of a poor level of care. 
When poor outcomes occur, the initial reaction is to assume that the event was a result of a poor level of care. 
When poor outcomes occur, the...
01/16/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
Nursing Home Quality Measures: Do They Accurately Reflect Quality?
09/15/2011
To ensure quality in nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, the CMS uses specific clinical quality measures for short-stay and long- stay residents.
To ensure quality in nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, the CMS uses specific clinical quality measures for short-stay and long- stay residents.
To ensure quality in nursing...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
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The Role of Alternative Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Part I
09/05/2008
There are numerous alternative strategies for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There are numerous alternative strategies for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
There are numerous alternative...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Why I’m an AGS Member
01/30/2009
Dr. Cefalu explains why he joined the American Geriatrics Society and why he continues to renew his membership.
Dr. Cefalu explains why he joined the American Geriatrics Society and why he continues to renew his membership.
Dr. Cefalu explains why he...
01/30/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Multidisciplinary Care Plans to Support Unpreventable Outcomes in Four Geriatric Syndromes
01/16/2015
Long-term care residents commonly experience pressure ulcers, falls, dehydration, and altered nutritional status contributing to undesired weight loss.
Long-term care residents commonly experience pressure ulcers, falls, dehydration, and altered nutritional status contributing to undesired weight loss.
Long-term care residents...
01/16/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
The Role of Alternative Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Part II
09/05/2008
Potential alternative strategies for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia include many categories of agents and processes.
Potential alternative strategies for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia include many categories of agents and processes.
Potential alternative...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Disaster Preparedness for Long-Term Care Facilities
09/05/2008
Hurricane Katrina of 2005 affected 120 of 300 nursing homes in the state of Louisiana, causing evacuation to other areas of the state. 
Hurricane Katrina of 2005 affected 120 of 300 nursing homes in the state of Louisiana, causing evacuation to other areas of the state. 
Hurricane Katrina of 2005...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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The Older Patient with Type 2 Diabetes: Special Considerations and Management with Insulin
09/05/2008
Elderly patients often may be unaware of impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes because common symptoms of hyperglycemia may be absent.
Elderly patients often may be unaware of impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes because common symptoms of hyperglycemia may be absent.
Elderly patients often may be...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Knowledge and Participation in the Care Planning Process by Physicians in the Nursing Home Setting: The Case of Falls
05/08/2009
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary Geriatric Assessment has been shown to be associated with mixed outcomes in various clnical settings.
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary Geriatric Assessment has been shown to be associated with mixed outcomes in various clnical settings.
Comprehensive Interdiscipilinary...
05/08/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care

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