Social Security “reform:” Throwing Grandma under the bus
About the only thing more obnoxious than politicians playing games with peoples’ lives are politicians who have nothing but contempt for the people who…
Aging
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family caregivers perform…
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Detecting and screening for depression in older adults
Don’t assume depression is a normal finding in elderly patients.
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Geriatric assessment: Essential skills for nurses
How to assess the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems, head, neck, face, and functional status
Closing in on the cause of agitation
Leonard McGram, age 89, arrives at the emergency department (ED) with Marissa, his daughter. As you help him out of her car, he looks…
Managing dysphagia in elderly patients
The risk of developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases with age and exposure to aging-related diseases and conditions. Roughly 7% to 10% of adults older…
Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Painful and sometimes paralyzing
This progressive degenerative spine condition is commonly mistaken for arthritis. This article covers assessment and management, including preop and postop care.
Preventing polypharmacy in older adults
Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Too often, polypharmacy becomes…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Social Security “reform:” Throwing Grandma under the bus
About the only thing more obnoxious than politicians playing games with peoples’ lives are politicians who have nothing but contempt for the…
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family…
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Detecting and screening for depression in older adults
Don’t assume depression is a normal finding in elderly patients.
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Geriatric assessment: Essential skills for nurses
How to assess the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems, head, neck, face, and functional status
Closing in on the cause of agitation
Leonard McGram, age 89, arrives at the emergency department (ED) with Marissa, his daughter. As you help him out of her car,…
Managing dysphagia in elderly patients
The risk of developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases with age and exposure to aging-related diseases and conditions. Roughly 7% to 10% of…
Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Painful and sometimes paralyzing
This progressive degenerative spine condition is commonly mistaken for arthritis. This article covers assessment and management, including preop and postop care.
Preventing polypharmacy in older adults
Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to manage coexisting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. Too often,…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
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