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Caring for the Ages

Volume 8, Issue 2, Pages 1-27 (February 2007)

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‘Enlightened Clinical Care’ Is Still Cornerstone of Geriatrics: In Pioneers in Geriatric Medicine series, founder says we need ‘more physicians in nursing homes, not less.’
MARLENE PITURRO
pages 1-27
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LTC Researchers Face Challenges in Real World
ANN-MARIE LINDSTROM
page 1
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Dear Dr. B

Raise the Mark on Pain Quality Measures: Don't overlook the physician progress report and monthly consultant pharmacist review.
DAVID BRECHTELSBAUER
pages 6-7
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Introducing New Members of the Editorial Advisory Board
Robin Arnicar, Jon Berg, Janet Feldkamp, Jennifer Heffernan, Jeffrey Kerr
page 7
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Public Policy

CMS Develops Vision for LTC Reform: System will be organized around the individual's needs rather than the setting where care is delivered.
SUSAN M. PETTEY
page 8
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Data Watch: Eligibility for Medicare Drug Benefit for Low-Income Subsidy Applicants Is Higher in the South
page 8
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So. Carolina Program Draws New Geriatricians: Initiative forgives big chunk of medical school debt for 5-year commitment to long-term care.
MARLENE PITURRO
page 10
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Leadership

Strategies to Help You Endure Transition
DIANE L. DIXON
page 11
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Clarification
page 11
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New Drug Releases

The LTC View on Rasagiline and Sitagliptin
LAURIE FORRESTER
page 12
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Diabetes in Elderly Raises Risk of CVD Death: Study finds risk is especially high among women aged 65 and older who are on insulin therapy.
DOUG BRUNK
page 13
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Legal Issues

Ramifications of Diminished Capacity
JANET K. FELDKAMP
page 14
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JAMDANews
page 17
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News from the Association

Stakeholders Step Up Collaborative Efforts
page 18
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New Membership Level Is Approved For the Independent Practitioner
page 18
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30% of Medical Directors Report Increased Job Satisfaction in the Last Year
page 18
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30th Annual Symposium Preview
page 19
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DON, Administrator Unity Builds a Stronger Team
ROBIN ARNICAR
page 19
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Don't Miss These Events
page 19
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Medical Ethics

Distributive Justice Is No Open and Shut Case
JEFFREY NICHOLS
page 20
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LTC Research Key to Medication Management
JOANNE KALDY
page 23
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Letters
Rick Scollon, D. MacLean
page 24
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Round Table

Leaders Discuss How Interdisciplinary Approach Is Working in Long-Term Care: Collaboration is worthy goal, but some question how to overcome obstacles to achieve it.
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