Volume 23 - Issue 9 - September 2015 - ALTC
ALTC Quick Guide Series
09/25/2015
Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in the elderly presents unique challenges because of difficulties that affect pharmacological management.
Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in the elderly presents unique challenges because of difficulties that affect pharmacological management.
Diagnosis and treatment of...
09/25/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/23/2015
Delivering a monthly dose of vitamin D to homebound older adults not only boosted their vitamin D levels, but also lowered their rate of falls, according to a pilot study published in the online Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Delivering a monthly dose of vitamin D to homebound older adults not only boosted their vitamin D levels, but also lowered their rate of falls, according to a pilot study published in the online Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Delivering a monthly dose of...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/23/2015
People with dementia who underwent home-based individual cognitive stimulation therapy failed to experience gains in cognition or quality of life.
People with dementia who underwent home-based individual cognitive stimulation therapy failed to experience gains in cognition or quality of life.
People with dementia who...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/23/2015
The sex of the patient should factor into a prescriber’s choice of antibiotic to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) in older adults, suggests a study in the recent BMC Geriatrics.
The sex of the patient should factor into a prescriber’s choice of antibiotic to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) in older adults, suggests a study in the recent BMC Geriatrics.
The sex of the patient should...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/23/2015
Decision-making incapacity is an under-recognized problem among older adults with cancer, according to a recent study published on PLoS One.
Decision-making incapacity is an under-recognized problem among older adults with cancer, according to a recent study published on PLoS One.
Decision-making incapacity is an...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/23/2015
Despite growing attention to advance care planning, a recent study found that few patients in nursing homes have discussed end-of-life care with staff or their next-of-kin. Researchers published their findings, based on interviews with 35...
Despite growing attention to advance care planning, a recent study found that few patients in nursing homes have discussed end-of-life care with staff or their next-of-kin. Researchers published their findings, based on interviews with 35...
Despite growing attention to...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
09/23/2015
Jennifer Moye, PhD
The understanding of patients’ ability to make informed, consensual decisions has frequently been a source of concern for clinicians.
The understanding of patients’ ability to make informed, consensual decisions has frequently been a source of concern for clinicians.
The understanding of patients’...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
09/23/2015
James T. Crosby, MD
This Tip Sheet is a detailed step-by-step guide to conducting advance care planning meetings intended for use during care planning conversations.
This Tip Sheet is a detailed step-by-step guide to conducting advance care planning meetings intended for use during care planning conversations.
This Tip Sheet is a detailed...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Case Report and Brief Review
09/23/2015
Bharat Kumar, MD
The authors present the case of a 71-year-old male with a 1-year history of progressive cognitive dysfunction that was initially believed to be due to Alzheimer’s disease. It was subsequently determined that the patient had SREAT.
The authors present the case of a 71-year-old male with a 1-year history of progressive cognitive dysfunction that was initially believed to be due to Alzheimer’s disease. It was subsequently determined that the patient had SREAT.
The authors present the case of...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
09/23/2015
Diana Macri
Models of collaboration between long-term care facilities and dental hygienists have proven efficacious in enhancing overall health outcomes for residents.
Models of collaboration between long-term care facilities and dental hygienists have proven efficacious in enhancing overall health outcomes for residents.
Models of collaboration between...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
09/23/2015
Adina C. Jucan, DDS; Ralph H. Saunders, DDS, MS
Palliative care dentistry is important in the healthcare of terminally ill patients as they are susceptible to oral problems that may lead to oral dysfunction.
Palliative care dentistry is important in the healthcare of terminally ill patients as they are susceptible to oral problems that may lead to oral dysfunction.
Palliative care dentistry is...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC GPS
09/23/2015
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
CMS announced changes to improve the care and safety LTC residents by reducing hospital readmissions and infections, increasing quality care, and strengthening safety.
CMS announced changes to improve the care and safety LTC residents by reducing hospital readmissions and infections, increasing quality care, and strengthening safety.
CMS announced changes to improve...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/23/2015
In 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was founded by 28 physicians. Now, 75 years later, the ADA continues working to fight the consequences of diabetes and to help those affected by the diabetes.
In 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was founded by 28 physicians. Now, 75 years later, the ADA continues working to fight the consequences of diabetes and to help those affected by the diabetes.
In 1940, the American Diabetes...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
09/23/2015
Gregg Warshaw, MD
Evidence has shown that poor oral health practices contribute to negative health outcomes for residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Evidence has shown that poor oral health practices contribute to negative health outcomes for residents of long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Evidence has shown that poor...
09/23/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
