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'People are living there': Chicago nursing home builds community through staff. Fernicola, Jennifer Jul 1, 2009 1040
Student innovations improve the lives of senior citizens. Hall, Sheri Jun 1, 2009 700
Helping family members as they age can be rewarding. Johnson, Teddi Dineley Apr 1, 2009 814
50+: the changing face of New Hampshire's workforce. Stone, Tracie Feb 13, 2009 833
Changes signaled in aged care--at last. Sep 1, 2008 486
Minister meets with aged-care workers. Yeats, Mike May 1, 2008 558
Aged-care delegates' input 'essential'. Watkins, Gayleen May 1, 2008 249
LEAP curriculum leads to improved living conditions for older adults. Hall, Sheri May 1, 2008 1247
CURxED program guides seniors through Medicare maze. Harris, Robert May 1, 2008 412
Holistic health: bringing wellness to elders. Pearson, Maureen Apr 1, 2008 2035
Advance directives for health care among older community residents. McAuley, William J.; McCutcheon, Megan E.; Travis, Shirley S. Report Mar 22, 2008 4359
Safety at home: preventing falls. Mar 22, 2008 543
HIV cases among seniors in Puerto Rico increasing. Brief article Mar 1, 2008 149
Evidence-based and occupational perspective of effective interventions for older clients that remediate or support improved driving performance. Hunt, Linda A.; Arbesman, Marian Report Mar 1, 2008 10753
From the desk of the editor. Stav, Wendy B.; Lieberman, Deborah Editorial Mar 1, 2008 1639
Senior Care of Alaska Inc.: working to re-establish identity after state program ends. Orr, Vanessa Oct 1, 2007 566
Women's experiences of combining eldercare and paid work in the Scottish food retail sector. Airey, Laura; McKie, Linda; Backett-Milburn, Kathryn Oct 1, 2007 6668
New blog focuses on seniors with cancer. Brief article Oct 1, 2007 207
CTE plays a crucial role in health care for the elderly: the need for nurses, for sure, is extremely severe, but the need for health care professionals in general is just as critical, as many of these health care professions support the proper, accurate, timely and critical care of patients. Reese, Susan Oct 1, 2007 2660
Relationship between awareness of disability and occupational performance during the first year after a stroke. Ekstam, Lisa; Uppgard, Brittmari; Kottorp, Anders; Tham, Kerstin Report Sep 1, 2007 5548
Embracing the vision--renewed efforts to improve elderly eye care: cooperation between the public and voluntary sectors is crucial to making improvements in eye care for elderly people, a conference on older people's eyesight was told. McCormick, Emily Jul 13, 2007 976
CS/HB 397--Caregivers for adults. Brief article Jul 1, 2007 102
APHA Vision Care Section's working group eyes the future. Johnson, Teddi Dineley May 1, 2007 857
Major funding boost for aged care will increase wages. May 1, 2007 498
Professor's analysis unravels mysteries of Medicare drug plans for seniors: for the 70 percent of older people who are not able to use the Medicare web site to compare the 59 Part D options, Kosali Simon has created easy-to-use printed materials to help Medicare participants choose among the myriad plans offered. Segelken, Jane Baker May 1, 2007 1061
Perspective. Bell, Carl C. Apr 1, 2007 358
Emergency preparedness a challenge for older Americans: better disaster plans needed for seniors. Krisberg, Kim Apr 1, 2007 2107
Numbers don't add up to meet direct care needs. Stone, Tracie Mar 16, 2007 1063
"Meeting the mental health needs of older Iowans". Buckwalter, Kathleen C.; Maas, Meridean Mar 1, 2007 1214
Dying with dignity in aged care: staff at Brightwater elderly care went to ensure residents die with dignity and comfort in the place that has become their home. Manchester, Anne Mar 1, 2007 1464
Helping older people to stay in their own homes longer. Oct 1, 2006 388
Spirituality and caring for older family members. Gwyther, Lisa P. Oct 1, 2006 989
Peering into the future of aging: interview with John P. Stewart, executive director, Baltimore Commission on Aging and Retirement Education. Interview Aug 1, 2006 1280
Older clients and oral hygiene. Jul 1, 2006 709
Isometric performance following total hip arthroplasty and rehabilitation. Frost, Karen L. Brief article Jul 1, 2006 130
Seniors get down in Motown. Miller, Kay J. Apr 1, 2006 947
Positive ageing in residential care. O'Sullivan, Grace; Hocking, Clare Mar 1, 2006 6212
Self-speech-induced facilitation of simple reaching movements in persons with stroke. Maitra, Kinsuk K.; Telage, Kal M.; Rice, Martin S. Report Mar 1, 2006 5903
Federal tax policy and family-provided care for older adults. Kaplan, Richard L. Sep 22, 2005 21334
The value of care: homecare workers went from being an invisible workforce to one of the most vibrant sectors in the labor movement, defending public benefits for the poor elderly and disabled. Reddy, Raahi Sep 22, 2005 1549
Nursing older people--a role for new graduates? New graduate nurses learn vital nursing skills through spending time working in elderly care wards. Meek, Gillianne Aug 1, 2005 976
Changing disempowering nursing home practices. Manchester, Anne Aug 1, 2005 634
How to solve problems in the aged-care sector: with growing numbers of nurses moving from the aged-care to the public sector, attracted by increased pay rates, problems in aged care are increasing. Resolving them will require a concerted effort by NZNO and all members in the sector. Cain, Margaret Aug 1, 2005 905
Making your vote count for aged care: which combination of parties becomes the Government after next month's general election will have a crucial bearing on the aged-care sector. Payne-Harker, Cee Aug 1, 2005 765
Budget fails aged-care workers and older people: this year's budget was a huge disappointment for those working in aged care. There's no money for training and no money to ensure those who work in the sector are paid the same as in the public sector. Brown, Eileen Jun 1, 2005 914
After the fall. Kinney, David May 1, 2005 411
Aging in place striking a delicate balance. Moore, Jim Apr 1, 2005 999
Aged-care providers join forces. Apr 1, 2005 401
Better late than never. Brief Article Apr 1, 2005 143
Alta. moves daily aids program. Brief Article Mar 21, 2005 113
Aging in place challenges assistance in IL. Moore, Jim Mar 1, 2005 1271
Caring for parents who live at a distance. Mar 1, 2005 555
Modelling the partnership journey through PAUA. Te Pania, Te Auwe Mar 1, 2005 563
Home visits, phone calls help ease depression. McNamara, Damian Feb 1, 2005 406
Kramer A, Kowalsky J, Lin M, Grigsby J, Hughes R, Steiner J. Outcome and utilization differences for older persons with stroke in HMO and fee-for-services systems. Jan 1, 2005 715
Depression as a mediator between spousal bereavement and mortality from cardiovascular disease: appreciating and managing the adverse health consequences of depression in an elderly surviving spouse. Williams, Jonathan Richard, Jr. Jan 1, 2005 4908
Physical therapy use by community-based older people. Holmes, George M. Jan 1, 2005 11541
Characteristics of outpatients reporting recurrent falls in a fall prevention clinic. Skolnick, Adam H.; Perell, Karen L.; Manzano, Maria L.; Opava-Rutter, Dorene; Castle, Steven C. Clinical report Dec 22, 2004 4827
Aged-care campaign gets into gear. McIntyre, Lyndy Dec 1, 2004 407
CMS Allows Medicare Coverage Of Brain Scans For Elderly Patients That May Be Suffering From Either Alzheimer's Disease Or Fronto-Temporal Dementia. Nov 1, 2004 1335
Medical decisions in question: mental incapacity missed by docs. Bower, Bruce Oct 23, 2004 499
Better geriatric care isn't an 'impossible dream'. Willging, Paul R. Oct 1, 2004 2076
Don't avoid opioids in the elderly. Thompson, A. Reed Oct 1, 2004 609
Men's and women's eldercare-based work-family conflict: antecedents and work-related outcomes. Stolz, Heide E. Sep 22, 2004 10166
When mom or dad need a little help: convincing an elderly loved one to move from a life of independence to an assisted-living facility can be a tough challenge for both families and seniors. Advanced planning and communication can be the keys to making the best choice possible for all concerned. Shoemaker, Connie Pilston Sep 1, 2004 1560
Long term care may have to wait longer for older residents. Brief Article Sep 1, 2004 210
Gerontology section plans its conference. Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 180
Help older adults manage Meds. Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 45
A field of dreams comes to Simi Valley. Advertisement Jul 19, 2004 226
Taking sound steps: a community partners to promote walking among older adults. Walwick, Julie Jul 1, 2004 2199
Exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritis in the hands of the elderly. Lefler, Cheryl; Armstrong, W. Jeffrey Jun 22, 2004 3329
Activities that embrace Asian culture. Hoban, Sandra Jun 1, 2004 934
Nutrition care of older adults with chronic disease: attitudes and practices of physicians and patients. White, Jane V. Jun 1, 2004 4439
Aged-care sector ripe for NZNO growth: the aged-care sector is largely non-unionised, yet its workers are among those most in need of union protections. NZNO has plans to increase union coverage amd membership in the sector. Payne-Harker, Cee May 1, 2004 864
Caring for older adults with complex health needs: research has shown that gerontology nurse practitioners can halve hospital admission rates and emergency department visits among high needs older adults. Manchester, Anne May 1, 2004 1899
Care of the elderly is a privilege and a challenge: a nursing career devoted to care of the elderly who also have a psychiatric diagnosis, has provided one nurse with a hugely satisfying working life. O'Connor, Teresa May 1, 2004 1916
Acting for nurses in aged care: NZNO is sometimes accused of focusing too much on the public sector to the detriment of nurses working in aged care. Cain, Margaret May 1, 2004 904
Caregivers corner: the following was taken from the "The Comfort of Home" Series. Mar 22, 2004 569
New study reveals the benefits of daily sunscreen use. Advertisement Mar 1, 2004 894
Physiotherapy to treat sarcopenia in older adults. Latham, Nancy Mar 1, 2004 5225
Tips for selecting an assisted living home. Feb 16, 2004 1295
Keeping a living space safe for seniors. Feb 16, 2004 662
Assisted living facilities must consider couples. Brief Article Feb 16, 2004 252
Look-and-see signs a senior needs help. Feb 16, 2004 989
Be careful what you promise: your advertising and marketing materials might be inviting a lawsuit. Williams, Linda Feb 1, 2004 1240
One stop to independence. Brief Article Jan 1, 2004 238
End-of-life expectations: a failure to communicate has big consequences: a medicolegal case history. Williams, Linda Nov 1, 2003 1693
Elderly bipolar patients may benefit from antidepressants: fewer hospitalizations. Boschert, Sherry Oct 1, 2003 253
The French connection? Peck, Richard L. Editorial Oct 1, 2003 400
'Oh my God!' Lessons in caregiving from a pioneering baby boomer: interview with Jacqueline Marcell. Peck, Richard L. Interview Oct 1, 2003 2161
LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT PREVENT GOVERNMENT RATIONING OF LIFESAVING TREATMENT AND DRUGS UNDER MEDICARE. Brief Article Oct 1, 2003 197
What's so great about home? Peck, Richard L. Editorial Sep 1, 2003 418
SeniorBridge, Prudential Douglas Elliman team up. Brief Article Aug 13, 2003 158
Care for gay seniors. Brief Article Jul 22, 2003 161
Article titles in rehabilitation literature. Bibliography Jul 1, 2003 975
Retiring in style: new facilities can keep golden years untarnished. (Focus). Error, Casey Jul 1, 2003 1283
Use benzodiazepines with care in elderly. (Cognitive Decline?). Finn, Bobert May 1, 2003 270
Restructuring rural health care: expanding the PACE for rural elders. VanderMeer, Jeanette L.; Savage, Grant T.; Davis, Jullet A. Report Mar 22, 2001 4001
Saying the last goodbye consciously. Salamonson, Yenna Clinical report Mar 1, 1999 629
Integrating life themes of work in the care of older people. Ruler, Amanda Jane Dec 1, 1998 4845

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