Linda Hiddeman Barondess

Department

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

06/02/2007

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

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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

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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

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INITIATIVES TO RECRUIT GERIATRICS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Geriatrics has made tremendous progress, establishing itself as a key discipline in American medicine.

Geriatrics has made tremendous...

09/05/2008

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AGS 2005 Annual Meeting Highlights

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

The American Geriatrics Society’s 2005 Annual Meeting, in Orlando, FL, was one of our best attended yet.

The American Geriatrics...

09/05/2008

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AGS Urges Members to Heed IOM Report Warning and Advocate for Healthcare Reforms

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

The Institute of Medicine’s released a report on the readiness of the nation’s healthcare workforce to meet the needs of an aging population.

The Institute of Medicine’s...

09/05/2008

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FUNDING IS LIMITED FOR THE YOUNGEST AMERICANS

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

Economists and lawmakers are taking a close look at the cost of financing Medicare, Social Security, and other entitlement programs that benefit older Americans.

Economists and lawmakers are...

09/05/2008

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Doorway Thoughts

09/05/2008

Linda Hiddeman Barondess ;

There’s a moment, just before crossing the threshold to an examining room or the room of a resident in a long-term care facility, when most healthcare providers pause.

There’s a moment, just before...

09/05/2008

Annals of Long-Term Care