Volume 24 - Issue 8 - September 2016 - ALTC
Review
09/16/2016
Jonathan T. Stewart, MD, DLFAPA, AGSF, DFAPA; Michael J. Manasterski; Caroline Cruz, MD; Christi L. Leach, MD; Gregory A. Sullivan, MD; William L. Whiting, DO, FAPA
Treatment of geriatric bipolar disorder is complex and generally managed by a psychiatrist, but geriatricians and the entire SNF treatment team play important roles in managing these patients.
Treatment of geriatric bipolar disorder is complex and generally managed by a psychiatrist, but geriatricians and the entire SNF treatment team play important roles in managing these patients.
Treatment of geriatric bipolar...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
09/16/2016
Seki A. Balogun, MBBS, CMD, FACP, AGSF; Edwina Forch, FNP; James Bergin, MD
Authors present a case series highlighting an approach to clinical management of the oldest residents with HF, utilizing resources in a continuing care retirement community.
Authors present a case series highlighting an approach to clinical management of the oldest residents with HF, utilizing resources in a continuing care retirement community.
Authors present a case series...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC GPS
09/16/2016
Nader Tavakoli, MD, CMD, FAAFP; Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD; Taha Khan, PharmD, RPh
Anemia often goes undiagnosed in many elderly patients due to the ambiguity and non-specific nature of symptoms.
Anemia often goes undiagnosed in many elderly patients due to the ambiguity and non-specific nature of symptoms.
Anemia often goes undiagnosed in...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Ask the Expert
09/16/2016
Daniel Cohen, MSW
Daniel Cohen, MSW, spoke about Music & MemorySM, an organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly through digital music technology.
Daniel Cohen, MSW, spoke about Music & MemorySM, an organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly through digital music technology.
Daniel Cohen, MSW, spoke...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/16/2016
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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The American Geriatrics Society Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tool in this issue gives provides information on falls in older adults.
The American Geriatrics Society Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tool in this issue gives provides information on falls in older adults.
The American Geriatrics Society...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
09/16/2016
Gregg Warshaw, MD
The articles in this issue highlight the importance of the interdisciplinary care team working together to manage patients with complex chronic conditions.
The articles in this issue highlight the importance of the interdisciplinary care team working together to manage patients with complex chronic conditions.
The articles in this issue...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
10/05/2016
Based on results from a new study, researchers claim that many older patients with osteoporosis are not receiving proper evaluation or treatments after a fracture, especially older men.
Based on results from a new study, researchers claim that many older patients with osteoporosis are not receiving proper evaluation or treatments after a fracture, especially older men.
Based on results from a new...
10/05/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/30/2016
The ICS Annual Meeting, unique in its multidisciplinary focus on continence, brings together health care professionals from the fields of urology, gynecology, physiotherapy, and nursing to discuss the latest breakthroughs in the management of...
The ICS Annual Meeting, unique in its multidisciplinary focus on continence, brings together health care professionals from the fields of urology, gynecology, physiotherapy, and nursing to discuss the latest breakthroughs in the management of...
The ICS Annual Meeting, unique...
09/30/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/16/2016
Researchers claim that older adults are not receiving adequate anti-osteoporosis therapy despite increased spending for anti-osteoporosis drugs.
Researchers claim that older adults are not receiving adequate anti-osteoporosis therapy despite increased spending for anti-osteoporosis drugs.
Researchers claim that older...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
09/16/2016
In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, the use of subcutaneous abaloparatide reduced the risk of new vertebral and nonvertebral fractures over 18 months.
In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, the use of subcutaneous abaloparatide reduced the risk of new vertebral and nonvertebral fractures over 18 months.
In postmenopausal women with...
09/16/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
