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Caring for the Ages

Volume 8, Issue 9, Pages 1-23 (September 2007)

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Report Sparks Discussion of Facilities' Role During Disaster: Focus groups say added services must not detract from resident care.
MICHELE G. SULLIVAN
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Zoster Vaccine Safety Profile Is Sustained: But long-term care facilities must recognize risk of problems in older adults.
HEIDI SPLETE
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Dear Dr. B

Now That the MMSE Is Under Copyright
David Brechtelsbauer
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The Board Room

Staff Empowerment Is Key to Quality Care
Jeffery A. Kerr
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Guest Editorial

Sounding Off on the Liability Crisis
Karl E. Steinberg
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Liability Reform Still a Top Priority
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Public Policy

Pay Relief Tied to Unrelated Funding Issue: Attachment to State Children's Health Insurance Program affects progress.
Susan M. Pettey
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DME Suppliers Face Big Changes Next Year: Competitive bidding process should reduce prices and copayments.
ALICIA AULT
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Progress Notes

Address NH Pneumonia on Site if Possible
Christine Kilgore
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Group Offers 53 Measures For Disaster
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Viewpoint

Vaccination to Prevent Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Nursing Home?
Jonathan M. Evans
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The Rest of Your Life

Bringing Grace to Patients at End of Life: You can also help grieving families by meeting with them to discuss course of illness.
DOUG BRUNK, MARLENE PITURRO
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News From The Association

Palliative Care Tops List of Initiatives
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Annual Symposium Draws New Speakers
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Don't Miss These Events
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Win 1-Year Membership
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Help Other Physicians Comply With F-Tag 329
ROBERT MCCONNELL
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AMDA's New Location
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Commonwealth Fund Gives Grant To Support Excellence Campaign
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NH Residents Lack Regular Eye Examinations
LORINDA BULLOCK
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Alzheimer's Plan Tailored for Dementia Patients: Association urges planning for end-of-life care as soon as diagnosis is made.
HEIDI SPLETE
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Tips Can Help Treat Insomnia in the Elderly
HEIDI SPLETE
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Older Women at Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
JANE SALODOF MACNEIL
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Factor Patient Circumstances in Sleep Disorders: With reports of excessive movement, check ferritin-iron levels in geriatric patients.
KERRI WACHTER
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JAMDA News

JAMDA News
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Benefit of Hypertensive Treatment Halts Trial
DOUG BRUNK
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