Linda Hiddeman Barondess

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WHAT LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE’S NEW DRUG PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE (AND HOW YOU CAN

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

This month, Medicare and dual Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries will start signing up for Medicare’s new prescription drug insurance plans.

This month, Medicare and dual...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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NIA HELPS AGS SPUR RESEARCH AGENDA IN NEEDED AREAS

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Comorbid conditions lessen quality of life and complicate diagnosis and disease management, posing a series of unique challenges to health care professionals.

Comorbid conditions lessen...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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The Return of House Calls

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

A boost in Medicare payments for home visits in the late 1990s made house calls more economically viable.

A boost in Medicare payments for...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Advance Directive “Tip Sheet” to Share With Your LTC Residents

06/02/2007

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

The FHA’s series of easily understandable health and wellness tip sheets for older adults covers a wide range of issues.

The FHA’s series of...

06/02/2007

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Eldercare at Home: A Resource for Choosing the Right Nursing Home

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Just 30 years ago, nursing homes were one of the few options for older adults who had multiple disabilities or difficulty managing basic daily activities.

Just 30 years ago, nursing homes...

09/05/2008

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HELPING PATIENTS MAKE THEIR HEALTH CARE WISHES KNOWN IN ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

The Terri Schiavo case has raised awareness of the importance of advance directives dramatically in this country.

The Terri Schiavo case has...

09/05/2008

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Stories from Real Life on the FHA Website

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Anne, age 76, has a history of bipolar disorder and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 11 years ago. Soon after her diagnosis, she moved to an assisted living facility in Maryland. Once there, she began seeing a geriatrician in addition...

Anne, age 76, has a history of...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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HELPING NURSING HOMES DEVELOP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Hurricane Katrina was a shocking reminder of how vulnerable older adults—especially those in long-term care—can be.

Hurricane Katrina was a shocking...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care

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