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Linda Hiddeman Barondess

Column
09/05/2008
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental decline takes on older adults’ quality of life, and the high cost of caring for those with cognitive deficits, finding ways to preserve cognitive vitality is critical.
Given the toll that mental...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting featured more than 600 geriatrics experts.
The American Geriatrics Society’s 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting featured more than 600 geriatrics experts.
The American Geriatrics...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
To make finding the right prescription drug plan easier, CMS has launched a number of new online tools, as have other organizations.
To make finding the right prescription drug plan easier, CMS has launched a number of new online tools, as have other organizations.
To make finding the right...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
Elder abuse and neglect are particularly egregious forms of harm.
Elder abuse and neglect are particularly egregious forms of harm.
Elder abuse and neglect are...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Despite rising long-term care (LTC) costs, fewer Americans are planning for future LTC expenses today than roughly a decade ago.
Despite rising long-term care (LTC) costs, fewer Americans are planning for future LTC expenses today than roughly a decade ago.
Despite rising long-term care...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/23/2008
Despite advances in our understanding of “geriatric syndromes,” this important concept remains somewhat ill-defined.
Despite advances in our understanding of “geriatric syndromes,” this important concept remains somewhat ill-defined.
Despite advances in our...
09/23/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Older, frailer adults and those in greatest need of the benefit, it seems, are finding the drug benefit harder to negotiate.
Older, frailer adults and those in greatest need of the benefit, it seems, are finding the drug benefit harder to negotiate.
Older, frailer adults and those...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
The more residents and their loved ones understand the rationales behind protocols and suggestions, the more likely they are to comply with them.
The more residents and their loved ones understand the rationales behind protocols and suggestions, the more likely they are to comply with them.
The more residents and their...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/05/2008
Studies has found that providing appropriate geriatric care can lower hospitalization rates among older adults and keep them out of nursing homes.
Studies has found that providing appropriate geriatric care can lower hospitalization rates among older adults and keep them out of nursing homes.
Studies has found that providing...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
In February, the American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is launching a comprehensive online resource for the public featuring health information on specific topics related to aging. Aging in the Know: Your Gateway...
In February, the American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is launching a comprehensive online resource for the public featuring health information on specific topics related to aging. Aging in the Know: Your Gateway...
In February, the American...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care