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Aqua WOW: Creating Healthy Choices at Medication Pass Times

07/22/2011

Gwenmarie Hilleary, MHA, FACHE; Rebecca Ferrini, MD, MPH, CMD

Gwenmarie Hilleary, MHA, FACHE; Rebec...

In long-term care facilities, oral medications are often given with fruit juices.

In long-term care facilities,...

07/22/2011

Annals of Long-Term Care

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How Much Do Older Americans Know About Shingles?

07/21/2010

Kenneth E. Schmader, MD, and John Boyle, PhD

Kenneth E. Schmader, MD, and John Boy...

Herpes zoster (shingles) is a common disease among older adults that can cause considerable suffering from acute and chronic pain, or postherpetic neuralgia.

Herpes zoster (shingles) is a...

07/21/2010

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Implementing Palliative Care in the Nursing Home

09/05/2008

Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, RN, FAAN, Howard Tuch, MD, Diane Stillman, MSN, RN, Pamela Parrish, RN, and Nancy Morrison, MBA

Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, RN, FAAN, Ho...

Approximately 20% of people who die each year do so in our nation’s nursing homes or shortly after a transfer from the nursing home to an acute care hospital.

Approximately 20% of people who...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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