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- Issue Number:11 Nov 08
This is part II of a two-part article. Part I appeared in the
October issue of the Journal.Nursing facilities and physicians are still trying to interpret and address the expectations related to CMS’ December 2006 update of the Unnecessary Drug Surveyor Guidelines (F-TAG 329). Numerous medications are available, and the medication regimens of most nursing home residents are lengthy. The challenge for the practitioner is to identify a safe, effective medication regimen that minimizes the risk of having adverse consequences. In addition, both the practitioner and facility are expec
- Issue Number:11 Nov 08
Author Affiliations:
Dr. Huh is Associate Director of Education and Evaluation at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center; Dr. Areán is Associate Professor, Dr. Bornfeld is Staff Psychologist, and Dr. Elite-Marcandonatou is Staff Therapist at the Department of Psychiatry, University
of California, San Francisco.___________________________
In a Patient with Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Introduction and Background
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is considered the second most prevalent dementia after Alzheime
- Issue Number:11 Nov 08
Author Affiliations:
Dr. Finestone is Director, Institute on Aging, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean, CME, Emeritus at Temple University School of Medicine, and Consortium Project Director, Geriatric Education Center/PA; Ms. Inderwies is Medical Director of Keystone Hospice, Wyndmoor, PA.
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We all recognize the 100% mortality in this world. Care for the dying is a complex enterprise that must involve multiple professionals and nonprofessionals. The physical, emotional, and social needs of the dying person are addressed by acknowledging
- Issue Number:11 Nov 08
Author Affiliations:
Dr. Resnick is Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.
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The prevalence of diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, and, coupled with an aging population, it is expected that the number of persons with diabetes requiring long-term care will increase substantially over the next several decades. Therefore, it is imperative that optimal treatment is provided to reduce the associated health problems and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Many of the barriers to adequate gly
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- Issue Number:11 Nov 08
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