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Linda Hiddeman Barondess

Column
09/05/2008
The Institute of Medicine’s released a report on the readiness of the nation’s healthcare workforce to meet the needs of an aging population.
The Institute of Medicine’s released a report on the readiness of the nation’s healthcare workforce to meet the needs of an aging population.
The Institute of Medicine’s...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Economists and lawmakers are taking a close look at the cost of financing Medicare, Social Security, and other entitlement programs that benefit older Americans.
Economists and lawmakers are taking a close look at the cost of financing Medicare, Social Security, and other entitlement programs that benefit older Americans.
Economists and lawmakers are...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
There’s a moment, just before crossing the threshold to an examining room or the room of a resident in a long-term care facility, when most healthcare providers pause.
There’s a moment, just before crossing the threshold to an examining room or the room of a resident in a long-term care facility, when most healthcare providers pause.
There’s a moment, just before...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
To help ease the growing shortage of geriatrics healthcare providers, Sen. Barbara Boxer ruled to create a geriatrics loan forgiveness program.
To help ease the growing shortage of geriatrics healthcare providers, Sen. Barbara Boxer ruled to create a geriatrics loan forgiveness program.
To help ease the growing...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Of the pay-for-performance demonstration and pilot projects the CMS has underway, there are two of particular relevance to long-term care: home health agencies and nursing homes.
Of the pay-for-performance demonstration and pilot projects the CMS has underway, there are two of particular relevance to long-term care: home health agencies and nursing homes.
Of the pay-for-performance...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Promoting a more comprehensive healthcare system and supporting research are crucial to improving care for older adults in long-term care settings. 
Promoting a more comprehensive healthcare system and supporting research are crucial to improving care for older adults in long-term care settings. 
Promoting a more...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting featured more than 600 geriatrics experts.
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting featured more than 600 geriatrics experts.
The American Geriatrics...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
To make finding the right prescription drug plan easier, CMS has launched a number of new online tools, as have other organizations.
To make finding the right prescription drug plan easier, CMS has launched a number of new online tools, as have other organizations.
To make finding the right...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Elder abuse and neglect are particularly egregious forms of harm.
Elder abuse and neglect are particularly egregious forms of harm.
Elder abuse and neglect are...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care