Volume 23 - Issue 8 - August 2015 - ALTC
08/19/2015
Basil M. RuDusky, MD, FASA, FACP, FCCP, FACC; Lillian Min, MD, MSHS
Dr. Basil Rudusky has some comments on the current methods of treatment for dementia and how certain tendencies by providers can lead to adverse reactions in patients. Dr. Lillian Min responds.
Dr. Basil Rudusky has some comments on the current methods of treatment for dementia and how certain tendencies by providers can lead to adverse reactions in patients. Dr. Lillian Min responds.
Dr. Basil Rudusky has some...
08/19/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
08/19/2015
Gregg Warshaw, MD
In long-term care (LTC), sometimes it helps to think differently about common problems in order to arrive at new solutions. The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® highlight some unique approaches...
In long-term care (LTC), sometimes it helps to think differently about common problems in order to arrive at new solutions. The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® highlight some unique approaches...
In long-term care (LTC),...
08/19/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
After the annual White House Conference on Aging this past July, rule changes are coming for providers and residents of long-term care facilities.
After the annual White House Conference on Aging this past July, rule changes are coming for providers and residents of long-term care facilities.
After the annual White House...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
New research from the Journal of the American Geriatric Society has found that, for some, hospice care may start closer to the end of life for those in assisted living facilities than for those receiving care at home.
New research from the Journal of the American Geriatric Society has found that, for some, hospice care may start closer to the end of life for those in assisted living facilities than for those receiving care at home.
New research from the Journal of...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
Older adults who make the decision to stop driving may face a number of related difficulties, claims a new report released by the AAA Foundation.
Older adults who make the decision to stop driving may face a number of related difficulties, claims a new report released by the AAA Foundation.
Older adults who make the...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
A new report from the Washington Post indicates that the negative health effects of the anticoagulant Coumadin and its generic version, warfarin, may be more extensive than originally suspected
A new report from the Washington Post indicates that the negative health effects of the anticoagulant Coumadin and its generic version, warfarin, may be more extensive than originally suspected
A new report from the Washington...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
The FDA recently approved a new injection-based treatment for high cholesterol that was developed by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The FDA recently approved a new injection-based treatment for high cholesterol that was developed by Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The FDA recently approved a new...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
08/21/2015
Entresto has been approved by the FDA to help fight heart failure.
Entresto has been approved by the FDA to help fight heart failure.
Entresto has been approved by...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
08/21/2015
Alex Casiano, MHA
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly promotes effective and efficient treatment of patients with multiple chronic conditions outside of the hospital.
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly promotes effective and efficient treatment of patients with multiple chronic conditions outside of the hospital.
The Program of All-Inclusive...
08/21/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
08/20/2015
Benjamin A. Bensadon, EdM, PhD; Saleem M. Qureshi, MD
Effective disease self-management, an increasingly popular concept, can enhance life quality by increasing patients’ sense of independence.
Effective disease self-management, an increasingly popular concept, can enhance life quality by increasing patients’ sense of independence.
Effective disease...
08/20/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
