Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2015 - ALTC
Special Article
01/08/2024
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
National Harbor—Providers are often unclear, reluctant, and unprepared in treating older adults with obesity. During a session at the AGS meeting, a panel of speakers discussed the importance and methods of counseling this patient population...
National Harbor—Providers are often unclear, reluctant, and unprepared in treating older adults with obesity. During a session at the AGS meeting, a panel of speakers discussed the importance and methods of counseling this patient population...
National Harbor—Providers are...
01/08/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
A new study found that antimicrobial stewardship programs implemented in long-term care facilities can reduce unnecessary prescriptions of antibiotics to residents with UTIs.
A new study found that antimicrobial stewardship programs implemented in long-term care facilities can reduce unnecessary prescriptions of antibiotics to residents with UTIs.
A new study found that...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
A new study identified gaps in long-term care facility infection prevention and control policies.
A new study identified gaps in long-term care facility infection prevention and control policies.
A new study identified gaps in...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
Researchers investigated whether a general intervention on quality of care led to discontinuation of benzodiazepines and examined which factors were associated with the change.
Researchers investigated whether a general intervention on quality of care led to discontinuation of benzodiazepines and examined which factors were associated with the change.
Researchers investigated whether...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
Researchers from Norway show that a high intensity functional exercise program can have long-term benefits for nursing home residents with dementia.
Researchers from Norway show that a high intensity functional exercise program can have long-term benefits for nursing home residents with dementia.
Researchers from Norway show...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
Hilary Clinton has unveiled a proposal that would offer tax credits to offset the cost of elderly care.
Hilary Clinton has unveiled a proposal that would offer tax credits to offset the cost of elderly care.
Hilary Clinton has unveiled a...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a recommendation for skilled nursing facilities to use updated survey materials to assess their dementia care practices.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a recommendation for skilled nursing facilities to use updated survey materials to assess their dementia care practices.
The Centers for Medicare and...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
12/18/2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is developing a new patient satisfaction survey.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is developing a new patient satisfaction survey.
The Centers for Medicare and...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
12/18/2015
Scott W. Bragg, PharmD, BCPS
We spoke with Dr. Bragg to gain a better understanding of hypertension in older adults.
We spoke with Dr. Bragg to gain a better understanding of hypertension in older adults.
We spoke with Dr. Bragg to gain...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
12/18/2015
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Helen Senderovich, MD
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use.
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use.
Authors discuss whether there is...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
12/18/2015
Andrew Perrella, BHSc
The author reviews the challenges related to transitions to long-term care teams and explores the integral role of volunteers in aiding these transitions.
The author reviews the challenges related to transitions to long-term care teams and explores the integral role of volunteers in aiding these transitions.
The author reviews the...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
12/18/2015
Juan C. Rodriguez Tapia, MD; Joseph M. Dzierzewski, PhD; Jennifer L. Martin, PhD
The authors address nonpharmacological interventions for insomnia disorders in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
The authors address nonpharmacological interventions for insomnia disorders in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
The authors address...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
12/18/2015
Deborah Van Etten, MS, APRN, GNP; Rebecca J. Gore, PhD; Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, AGNP-C, FAANP, FGSA; Ruth Remington, PhD, AGPCNP-BC; Lisa Abdallah, PhD, RN, CNE; Ramraj Gautam, PhD; A. James Lee, PhD
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC nursing teams potentially increases resident quality of life and reduces the cost of care by minimizing the use of costly treatments.
The inclusion of NPs in LTC...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC GPS
12/14/2015
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
After more than 17 years of threatened implementation, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) has been replaced with a new payment system.
After more than 17 years of threatened implementation, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) has been replaced with a new payment system.
After more than 17 years of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
12/14/2015
Conference Schedule for 2016
Conference Schedule for 2016
Conference Schedule for 2016
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
12/14/2015
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) held its annual conference in Las Vegas, NV with topics pertaining to drug management and long-term care.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) held its annual conference in Las Vegas, NV with topics pertaining to drug management and long-term care.
The American Society of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
12/14/2015
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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An expert panel convened by the AGS sifted through an extensive literature review to get at the heart of what we mean when we talk about person-centered care.
An expert panel convened by the AGS sifted through an extensive literature review to get at the heart of what we mean when we talk about person-centered care.
An expert panel convened by the...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
12/14/2015
Gregg Warshaw, MD
The implementation of evidence-based strategies, such as those presented in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging®, can lead to better outcomes for older adults living in LTC settings.
The implementation of evidence-based strategies, such as those presented in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging®, can lead to better outcomes for older adults living in LTC settings.
The implementation of...
12/14/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
