Volume 24 - Issue 3 - March 2016 - ALTC
LTC GPS
03/14/2016
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Eamon Kelleher, BA
To prevent pulmonary illness, efficient and effective diagnosis and treatment programs must be provided to LTC residents.
To prevent pulmonary illness, efficient and effective diagnosis and treatment programs must be provided to LTC residents.
To prevent pulmonary illness,...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
03/14/2016
Laurence Z. Rubenstein, MD, MPH
To gain a better clinical understanding of falls in older adults, specifically in the long-term care setting, Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging spoke with Laurence Z Rubenstein, MD, MPH, Professor and Chairman of the Donald W...
To gain a better clinical understanding of falls in older adults, specifically in the long-term care setting, Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging spoke with Laurence Z Rubenstein, MD, MPH, Professor and Chairman of the Donald W...
To gain a better clinical...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
03/14/2016
The 69th Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) 2015 was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ALTC covers topics related to geriatric-onset epilepsy and polypharmacy in older adults with...
The 69th Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) 2015 was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ALTC covers topics related to geriatric-onset epilepsy and polypharmacy in older adults with...
The 69th Annual Meeting of the...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
03/14/2016
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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AGS position statement “Achieving High-Quality Multicultural Geriatric Care” outlines existing health disparities and the need for sensitivity when working with older adults.
AGS position statement “Achieving High-Quality Multicultural Geriatric Care” outlines existing health disparities and the need for sensitivity when working with older adults.
AGS position...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
03/14/2016
Gregg Warshaw, MD
The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care draw attention to issues that may impede the provision of high-quality care to residents as well as pose a threat to their safety.
The articles in this issue of Annals of Long-Term Care draw attention to issues that may impede the provision of high-quality care to residents as well as pose a threat to their safety.
The articles in this issue of...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
Canadian researchers suggest physical therapy can produce dramatic improvements in urinary incontinence in women with osteoporosis.
Canadian researchers suggest physical therapy can produce dramatic improvements in urinary incontinence in women with osteoporosis.
Canadian researchers suggest...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
A UCLA study found that age-related issues following cancer surgery may lead to longer hospital stays, increased health care costs, and greater risk of death for older adults.
A UCLA study found that age-related issues following cancer surgery may lead to longer hospital stays, increased health care costs, and greater risk of death for older adults.
A UCLA study found that...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
The first study to look at dementia risk in a population accurately representing the diversity of the United States finds dementia incidence to be highest among African Americans and American Indians/Alaskan Natives; intermediate among...
The first study to look at dementia risk in a population accurately representing the diversity of the United States finds dementia incidence to be highest among African Americans and American Indians/Alaskan Natives; intermediate among...
The first study to look at...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
Investigators recently found that seafood consumption is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s in people who carry the ApoE4 gene variation.
Investigators recently found that seafood consumption is linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s in people who carry the ApoE4 gene variation.
Investigators recently found...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
03/14/2016
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that the incidence of dementia is declining in high-income countries.
A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that the incidence of dementia is declining in high-income countries.
A new study, funded by the...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
