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Caring for the Ages

Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 1-27 (July 2008)

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In Case of Emergency, Break Out Exit Plan: Stay if possible, but be ready to transport residents.
JOANNE KALDY
page 1
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CMS Announces New Hospice Regulations
KATHLEEN WILSON
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Simple Questionnaire Reveals Depression: Multiple choice form tops standard yes/no tool, while Minimum Data Set scale falls far short.
HEIDI SPLETE
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Dear Dr. B

Why Physicians Can Be ‘Like That’
David Brechtelsbauer
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Doctor Offers Patient-Communication PEARLS
LEANNE SULLIVAN
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Radio ID Devices Zap Equipment
Kathryn DeMott
page 4
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One Year to Better Physician Services

Teacher, Teacher—An Apple for the Doctor: Your medical director can educate students, staff, attendings, and community members.
Lorraine Tarnove
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Nightly Nip Tucks Residents in for Better Sleep
KEITH HAGLUND
page 7
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Vitamin E Extends Life in Alzheimer's Study
MARY JO M. DALES
page 8
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Public Policy

Pay Reform Could Bring NH Initiatives
Susan M. Pettey
page 9
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Leadership

Creating Home in the Nursing Home
Diane L. Dixon
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Consider Frailty a True Medical Syndrome
HEIDI SPLETE
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Brain-Focused Regime Is Better at Improving Gait
HEIDI SPLETE
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Hospice Issues Continue to Challenge LTC: Complications include predicting life expectancy and coordinating hospice and nursing services.
HEIDI SPLETE
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Internists' Group Cites Barriers to Health IT
JANE ANDERSON
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Agent Slows Decline in Mild Alzheimer's
MICHELE G. SULLIVAN
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Data Watch: Number of People With Alzheimer's Disease Predicted to Grow
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Health Illiteracy Challenges Long-Term Care: Communicating can be hard because of language and education barriers—and embarrassment.
JOANNE KALDY
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News From the Association

AMDA, AARP Discuss Cooperation
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AMDA Products at Your Fingertips
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Letter Clarifies Steps Needed Before Antipsychotics Use
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News of New CMDs
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AMDA's Objective Is Teamwork in LTC
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AMDA Online Educational Library Offers CME and CMD Credits Without Need for Post Test
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Don't Miss These Events
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One Physician's Passion: Decisive Moments
JOANNE KALDY
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Brain Workouts Do Prevent Cognitive Decline
AMY ROTHMAN SCHONFELD
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Physicians Call for Cost-Effectiveness Research
JANE ANDERSON
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Journal Highlights
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CMS Plans Five-Star Ratings for Nursing Homes
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Tools and Strategies Reduce Hospitalizations
HEIDI SPLETE
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