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Standardization of the continuing care activity measure: a multicenter study to assess reliability, validity, and ability to measure change. Huijbregts, Maria P.J.; Teare, Gary F.; McCullough, Carolyn; Kay, Theresa M.; Streiner, David; Wong, Report Jun 1, 2009 5632
Massage, meditation, and music become tools. Dec 1, 2008 1569
Prevalence, risk factors and strategies to prevent dehydration in older adults. Wotton, Karen; Crannitch, Karina; Munt, Rebecca Clinical report Dec 1, 2008 6496
Nursing home patients still being abused by their carers. Aug 22, 2008 366
Hip and other osteoporotic fractures increase the risk of subsequent fractures in nursing home residents/Bakimevinde yasayanlarda osteoporotik kiriklar ilerki kirik riskini artirir. Lyles, K.W.; Schenck, A.P.; Colon-Emeric, C.S. Author abstract Aug 1, 2008 14
'Shameful treatment of elderly' CHARGES. Jul 31, 2008 93
Low vision rehabilitation in a nursing home population: the SEEING study. Deremeik, James; Broman, Aimee T.; Friedman, David; West, Sheila K.; Massof, Robert; Park, William; Report Nov 1, 2007 7002
Palliative care, inpatient psych urged to consult. Dixon, Bruce K. May 1, 2007 561
Adopting person-centered care in nursing homes. Jan 1, 2007 1183
Are you aware of these new survey requirements? Underwood, Reta A. May 1, 2005 2292
Nursing home patients can benefit from hospice care. May 1, 2005 819
Are nursing homes merely 'warehousing' patients? Apr 1, 2005 724
JCAHO Update for Infection Control: JCAHO urges flu, pneumonia prevention in long-term care. Mar 1, 2005 512
Government to make long term care a priority issue in 2005. Naditz, Alan Nov 1, 2004 597
Innovative illness-prevention strategies for long-term care: humorous and hands-on approaches can help heal. Fuss, Elizabeth P. Oct 1, 2004 1315
Progress on the no-lift front: based on an interview with Guy Fragala, Director of Compliance Programs, Environmental Health and Engineering. Fragala, Guy Apr 1, 2004 731
NYAHSA's Tiegland named to Medicare's tech expert panel. Brief Article Oct 1, 2003 105
Positive PEER pressure. Hoban, Sandra Oct 1, 2003 1131
Managing resident calls for help: the Shouters, the constant Call-Bell Ringers, and the Complainers don't have to be that way--you can reshape their behavior. Barbera, Eleanor Feldman Column Oct 1, 2003 2910
Advanced dementia not seen as terminal: nursing home residents. Evans, Jeff Aug 1, 2003 300
Well-nurtured: New York Congregational's intergenerational horticulture program really brings participants back to earth. Naditz, Alan Jul 1, 2003 486
Making connections: Silverado builds relationships with residents, relatives and staff. Bowling, John Jul 1, 2003 829
Montessori principles work for Alzheimer's: what did Maria Montessori discover in her work with children that could be useful in the care of residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias? (Feature Article). Jun 1, 2003 1580
Weight loss prevention strategies: what is your facility's score? preventing unintended weight loss in residents requires a multidisciplinary approach. (Feature Article). Kobriger, Annette M. Jun 1, 2003 2363
Helping residents stay dry. (Feature Article). Interview Jun 1, 2003 1667
Mood music: when it comes to helping residents experience the joy of music, nothing beats a live show. (Designing for the Senses). Naditz, Alan May 1, 2003 669
Caring for aging skin: a geriatric dermatologist's expert advice on skin care for LTC residents. (Feature Article). Norman, Robert A. Apr 1, 2003 1461
Why residents wander--and what you can do about it. (Feature Article). Connell, Bettye Rose Interview Apr 1, 2003 2546
Dealing with difficult behaviors: A risk-management specialist offers advice for managing these hazardous situations. (Feature Article). Dugan, Kevin Mar 1, 2003 664
Teen volunteers help bridge generation gap. Dec 1, 2002 1019
Questions and answers from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC). (AANAC's PPS Review). Shephard, Rena R. Brief Article Sep 1, 2002 941
Managing pressure ulcer risk in long-term care: claiming to provide good care is not enough--facilities need appropriate products and documentation. (Feature Article). Thomas, Allan Brief Article Sep 1, 2002 480
Tailor-made incontinence care: match type of incontinence to resident assessment for optimal treatment. Second of two parts. (Incontinence). Zimmern, Philippe E. Sep 1, 2002 1440
UnCAMventional treatment: do complementary/alternative medicines have a place in your facility? (CAM). Trotto, Nancy E. Sep 1, 2002 2125
The nursing home crack: even the best care will be challenged by osteoporosis. (Caregiving). Olson, Janice K. Sep 1, 2002 1579
The nursing home of the future: are you ready? (Feature Article). Calkins, Margaret P. Jun 1, 2002 2880
Strategies for improving residents' nighttime sleep: these researchers focused on methods that were common sense, but not commonplace. (Feature Article). Schnelle, John F. Jun 1, 2002 2456
Non-invasive method overcomes incontinence: Program retrains residents to recognize the urge to void. (Caregiving). McCliment, JoAnne K. May 1, 2002 642
Enhance recovery in nursing home cases. Levin, Steven May 1, 2002 181
Advance directives needed in nursing homes: patient preferences vary by region. Feb 1, 2002 1683
A well of wishes: Residents' dreams come true with help from the community. (Front Lines). Brown, Candy Brief Article Feb 1, 2002 702
Advance directives needed in nursing homes. Feb 1, 2002 1694
What have you found most effective in preventing resident wandering? (e-Z answers). Jan 1, 2002 166
Elder Abuse Video. (Product Spotlight). Brief Article Dec 1, 2001 79
Skin Protection from Lantiseptic. (LTC Mall). Brief Article Dec 1, 2001 50
Psychotropic use in Nursing Homes. (Policy Practice). Imperio, Winnie Anne Dec 1, 2001 89
Study Identifies Top 10 LTC Drug Interactions. (NH News Notes). Edwards, Douglas J. Brief Article Nov 1, 2001 167
Ten Money-Losing Assumptions in Assisted Living: Part 2; Still more ways to ruin a "sure thing". (Feature Article). Jones, Lynette Statistical Data Included Nov 1, 2001 1992
Back Safety Training Videos. Brief Article Sep 1, 2001 102
False Claims Action. Interview May 1, 2001 1474
Sharps Disposal Containers. Brief Article Dec 1, 2000 115
Neurocontracture Treatment Device. Brief Article Dec 1, 2000 101
WHEELCHAIR USE BY NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: EFFECTIVENESS IN MEETING PATIENT NEEDS AND THERAPY GOALS FOR POSITIONING AND MOBILITY. Placzek, J May 1, 2000 26
Our role as healer. WERESZYNSKI, KATHLEEN Apr 1, 2000 763
The Wartburg receives Alzheimer's grant. ADLER, SAM Apr 1, 2000 87
Balance training. Apr 1, 2000 18
Gait therapy. Apr 1, 2000 24
Orthopedic binder. Apr 1, 2000 27
Wound care. Apr 1, 2000 39
Swabstick. Apr 1, 2000 20
Magnetic locks. Apr 1, 2000 22
Effectiveness of a Bed Positioning Program for Treating Older Adults With Knee Contractures Who Are Institutionalized. Bedard, Michel Apr 1, 2000 5719
End-of-life care considered. Apr 1, 2000 58
INCONTINENCE FAST FACTS. Apr 1, 2000 128
Toilet (re)training. Anders, K. T. Apr 1, 2000 2288
Pets to the rescue. Engelsman-Robins, Charmaine Brief Article Mar 1, 2000 887
Ode to Ruth. CAMPBELL-TAYLOR, JULIE Feb 1, 2000 836
Ka-Ching! Lusky, Karen Feb 1, 2000 2147
Easy does it. Weiss, Gregory Jan 1, 2000 2131
A weapon against nursing home fraud and abuse. Parisi, John M. Dec 1, 1999 4710
Breathing easier. Nov 1, 1999 56
Restorative: the basis of nursing care. Bonn, Karen L. Sep 1, 1999 627
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CNA. BONIFAZI, WENDY L. May 1, 1999 4772
Getting everyone into the act. Bonn, Karen L. Feb 1, 1999 797
Caring for angry elders: what makes them that way, and what you can do about it. McKinnon, Norma Nov 1, 1998 1522
Multi-faceted monitoring. Rogers, Rick Sep 1, 1998 547
The heroes we care for. Bonn, Karen L. Sep 1, 1998 776
Many Elderly Patients Do Not Receive Needed Pain Relief. Townsend, Liz Brief Article Jul 8, 1998 684
Removing powerlessness from the nursing home. Peterson, Barbara Sep 1, 1997 1381
Patient handling: advances and trade-offs. Andres, Robert O. Jan 1, 1997 673
Trends in improved incontinence management. Ditsler, Julie Feb 1, 1996 1041
Going with the flow. Hyatt, Laura Feb 1, 1996 468
Making the most wander control technology. Feb 1, 1996 1577
Saving residents, money - and facilities - with improved skin care. Regan, Mary Beth Nov 1, 1995 1168
Low-load, prolonged stretch in the treatment of knee flexion contractures in nursing home residents. Harada, Nancy Oct 1, 1995 5445
Physical therapy to improve functioning of older people in residential care facilities. Reuben, David B. Sep 1, 1995 5952
Screening for balance and mobility impairment in elderly individuals living in residential care facilities. Reuben, David B. Jun 1, 1995 5176
Design for dementia: programs vs. special care units. Interview Nov 1, 1994 1794
What's "special" about SCUs. Peck, Richard L. Interview Nov 1, 1994 676
Staff training needs related to dementia. Grimm, Mark Oct 1, 1994 1003
Clinical pathways: a basic tool for subacute care. Riley, Sheryl A. Jul 1, 1994 962
Coping with the "problem" resident. Smith, Linda S. Jul 1, 1994 1331
Advances in pressure relief and reduction. Patterson, David Jul 1, 1994 1007
Please touch the art. Apr 1, 1994 570
A "small group" approach to Alzheimer's care; residents and staff benefit from this unusually structured SCU. Henry, Linda J. Mar 1, 1994 1529
A common sense approach: keeping aging skin clean and healthy. Meyer, Lawrence J. Sep 1, 1993 739
Getting started with subacute. Pick, Eli Jul 1, 1993 1674
Building new therapy centers and avoiding the pitfalls. Eggert, Cori Jul 1, 1993 1509
Pressure ulcers: keys to prevention. May 1, 1993 1227
Drugs that cause falls in the nursing home. Cooper, James W. May 1, 1993 1723

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