Furnishings/interiors.BEDSPREADS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1029 ON READER SERVICE CARD CABINETS, RESIDENT ROOM/OFFICE Akin Healthcare Monticello, AR Contact: Jim Huddleston Ph. (800) 400-4555 Fax (972) 869-4731 E-mail: j.huddleston@buyakin.net Web: www.buyakin.net WRITE 1000 ON READER SERVICE CARD Invacare Continuing Care continuing care a professional convention that a veterinarian who is treating an animal is obliged to continue treating that case unless an arrangement is made with its custodian to transfer the care to another practitioner or to a specialist. Group St. Louis, MO Contact: Dan Roberts Dan Roberts (born 22 May 1967, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is the bassist for the Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies, and brother of their lead singer, Brad Roberts. A keen amateur cook, he won Canadian Living magazine's 'Cook of the Year' in 2006 [1]. Ph. (800) 347-5440 Fax (800) 797-8402 E-mail: sales_iccg@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com SEE OUR AD ON COVER 2 WRITE 1119 ON READER SERVICE CARD DID YOU KNOW? Life expectancy Life Expectancy 1. The age until which a person is expected to live. 2. The remaining number of years an individual is expected to live, based on IRS issued life expectancy tables. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. was the highest ever in 2002, continuing the trend shown in recent years. Life expectancy at birth in the United States reached a new high of 77.4 years, up from 77.2 in 2001. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. NCHS is the United States' principal health statistics agency. LSI Corporation LSI Logic Corporation was founded in Milpitas, CA by Wilfred Corrigan in 1981 after he left as CEO of Fairchild Semiconductor in 1979. The other three founders were Bill O'Meara (marketing and sales), Rob Walker (engineering) and Mitchell "Mick" Bohn (finance). of America, Inc. Plymouth, MN Contact: Keith Wrobel Ph. (763) 383-7743 Fax (763) 559-4395 E-mail: keithw@lsi-casework.com Web: www.lsi-casework.com WRITE 1520 ON READER SERVICE CARD CARPETING Associated/ACC International, Ltd. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY Contact: Michael Freedman Michael Hartley Freedman (born 21 April 1951 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is a mathematician at Microsoft Station Q. In 1986, he was awarded a Fields Medal for his work on the Poincaré conjecture, one of the most famous problems of the 20th century. Ph. (800) 800-4320 Fax (212) 633-0626 E-mail: sales@assocint.com Web: www.assocint.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 79 WRITE 1350 ON READER SERVICE CARD Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1491 ON READER SERVICE CARD Interface Flooring Systems LaGrange, GA Contact: Patti Brazeal Ph. (800) 336-0225 Fax (706) 812-6351 E-mail: sales.support@us.interfaceinc.com Web: www.interfaceflooring.com For more than 30 years, Interface has consistently led the industry in innovations of high-performance modular carpet products. All Interface modular carpets contain Intersept[R], Interface's proprietary antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. preservative preservative Any of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or slow food spoilage caused by chemical changes (e.g., oxidation, mold growth) and maintain a fresh appearance and consistency. Antimycotics (e.g. for improved indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor . From enhanced sound absorption Sound absorption The process by which the intensity of sound is diminished by the conversion of the energy of the sound wave into heat. The absorption of sound is an important case of sound attenuation. and ease of replacement, to providing a safer surface for patients and staff, Interface products are built to survive rigorous healthcare environments. Interface products also help create and maintain a healing environment healing environment, n any circumstances that promote recovery from people in the direction of wholeness and healing. in healthcare settings. WRITE 1269 ON READER SERVICE CARD Lees Carpets Kennesaw, GA Contact: Paul Cleary Paul Cleary (born February 7, 1922 in North Loop, Nebraska and died January 8, 1996 in Laguna Beach, California) was an American football end for the University of Southern California Trojans (USC) after playing for Santa Ana College teams in 1941 and 1942. Ph. (800) 523-5647 Fax (336) 379-3397 Web: www.leescarpets.com Lees Carpets offers healthcare facilities high-style, high-performance carpeting in a wide array of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and design options. Developed by Lees as an alternative to hard-surface flooring, NeoFloor[TM] combines the advantages of carpet with the ease-of-maintenance of hard surfaces. A resilient See resiliency. textile sheet-flooring product, NeoFloor is the solution for healthcare facilities that require the practicality, durability, and maintenance characteristics of hard-surface floorcoverings but prefer the warmth and comfort of textile floorcovering. WRITE 1826 ON READER SERVICE CARD Milliken Carpet La Grange La Grange (lə grānj). 1 City (1990 pop. 25,597), seat of Troupe co., W central Ga., inc. 1828. It is an industrial center that produces lumber, plastics, textiles, and transportation equipment. , GA Contact: Alison Kitchingman Ph. (800) 241-4826 Fax (706) 880-5530 E-mail: alison.kitchingman@milliken.com Web: www.millikencarpet.com WRITE 1793 ON READER SERVICE CARD Tandus Dalton Dalton, city (1990 pop. 21,761), seat of Whitfield co., extreme NW Ga., in the Appalachian valley; inc. 1847. It is a highly industrialized city in a farm area. , GA Contact: Ridley ridley: see sea turtle. Kinsey Ph. (800) 241-4902 Fax (706) 259-2666 E-mail: rkinsey@tandus.com Web: www.tandus.com WRITE 1611 ON READER SERVICE CARD CEILINGS, ACOUSTIC Armstrong Ceiling Systems Lancaster, PA Contact: TechLine Customer Service Ph. (877) 276-7876 Fax (800) 572-8324 E-mail: techline@armstrong.com Web: www.armstrong.com WRITE 1524 ON READER SERVICE CARD CURTAINS/DRAPES/ACCESSORIES Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1492 ON READER SERVICE CARD Curtain Fair Northport, NY Contact: Mel Levin lev·in n. Archaic Lightning. [Middle English levene, levin; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.] Ph. (800) 497-1588 Fax (631) 757-7793 E-mail: info@curtainfair.com Web: www.curtainfair.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 189 WRITE 1732 ON READER SERVICE CARD Herculite Products, Inc. Emigsville, PA Contact: William Wanner Ph. (800) 772-0036 Fax (717) 764-5211 E-mail: customercare@herculite.com Web: www.herculite.com WRITE 1498 ON READER SERVICE CARD CURTAIN TRACKS/ROOM DIVIDERS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1030 ON READER SERVICE CARD Curtain Fair Northport, NY Contact: Mel Levin Ph. (800) 497-1588 Fax (631) 757-7793 E-mail: info@curtainfair.com Web: www.curtainfair.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 189 WRITE 1733 ON READER SERVICE CARD General Cubicle Company, Inc., a member of the C/S See client/server. Group of companies Telford, PA Contact: Mike Bradley For other persons of the same name, see Michael Bradley. Mike Bradley (football) (born September 16, 1978 in Richmond Hill, Ontario) is a Canadian Football League running back for the Edmonton Eskimos. He is a graduate from the University of Waterloo, where he started in 1997. Ph. 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(800) 479-0190 Fax (800) 810-5731 E-mail: flooring@american-biltrite.com Web: www.american-biltrite.com WRITE 1469 ON READER SERVICE CARD Associated/ACC International, Ltd. New York, NY Contact: Michael Freedman Ph. (800) 800-4320 Fax (212) 633-0626 E-mail: sales@assocint.com Web: www.assocint.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 79 WRITE 1465 ON READER SERVICE CARD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shannon Sales, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Contact: Jean Shannon Ph. (800) 522-9166 Fax (414) 771-9291 E-mail: jeans@shannonsales.com Web: www.floorsbyshannonsales.com WRITE 1454 ON READER SERVICE CARD FLOORCOVERINGS, SAFETY Shannon Sales, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Contact: Jean Shannon Ph. (800) 522-9166 Fax (414) 771-9291 E-mail: jeans@shannonsales.com Web: www.floorsbyshannonsales.com WRITE 1453 ON READER SERVICE CARD FLOORCOVERINGS, WOOD-GRAIN SHEET Associated/ACC International, Ltd. New York, NY Contact: Michael Freedman Ph. (800) 800-4320 Fax (212) 633-0626 E-mail: sales@assocint.com Web: www.assocint.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 79 WRITE 1466 ON READER SERVICE CARD Shannon Sales, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Contact: Jean Shannon Ph. (800) 522-9166 Fax (414) 771-9291 E-mail: jeans@shannonsales.com Web: www.floorsbyshannonsales.com WRITE 1452 ON READER SERVICE CARD KITCHENETTES Cervitor Kitchens, Inc. El Monte El Monte (ĕl mŏn`tē), city (1990 pop. 106,209), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1912. A residential, industrial, and commercial city in the San Gabriel Valley, El Monte manufactures furniture, electronic equipment, semiconductors, , CA Contact: Dennis McCurdy Ph. (800) 523-2666 Fax (626) 443-0400 E-mail: dennis@cervitor.com Web: www.cervitor.com Since 1961, Cervitor has been the leading manufacturer of custom kitchenettes for congregate con·gre·gate tr. & intr.v. con·gre·gat·ed, con·gre·gat·ing, con·gre·gates To bring or come together in a group, crowd, or assembly. See Synonyms at gather. adj. 1. Gathered; assembled. 2. facilities, assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , and senior living apartments. Featuring American-built appliances and classic hardwood hardwood: see wood. hardwood Timber obtained from broad-leaved, flower-bearing trees. Hardwood trees are deciduous trees, except in the warmest regions. or durable laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. cabinetry cab·i·net·ry n. Cabinetwork: finely detailed cabinetry. Noun 1. cabinetry - the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) cabinetwork , Cervitor senior living kitchens quickly convert to meet ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. accessibility/adaptability requirements. Weoffer full-service design support, single-source responsibility, cost-analysis reports, and excellent after-installation parts and warranty service. For information call (800) 523-2666; IN CALIFORNIA (626) 443-0184. WRITE 1041 ON READER SERVICE CARD LIGHTING FIXTURES/SUPPLIES Challenger Lighting Elgin, IL Contact: Matt Proctor A person appointed to manage the affairs of another or to represent another in a judgment. In English Law, the name formerly given to practitioners in ecclesiastical and admiralty Ph. (847) 717-4700 Fax (847) 717-4720 E-mail: info@challengerlighting.com Web: www.challengerlighting.com WRITE 1514 ON READER SERVICE CARD Cooper Lighting Peachtree City, GA Contact: Customer First Center Ph. (770) 486-4800 Fax (770) 486-4801 E-mail: talktous@cooperlighting.com Web: www.cooperlighting.com WRITE 1729 ON READER SERVICE CARD LINENS Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels. Originally, many, such as bed sheets and tablecloths, were made of linen. Today, the term "linen" has come to be applied to all related products even though most are made of cotton, various synthetic Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1032 ON READER SERVICE CARD Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com WRITE 1406 ON READER SERVICE CARD MATTRESSES American Health American Health Inc. is a company that manufactures health supplements. It is located in Holbrook, New York. One of its products is labeled the "Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme" with the attached registered trademark, "The 'After Meal Supplement'". Systems, Inc. Greenville, SC Contact: Tammy Yeargin Ph. (800) 234-6655 Fax (864) 234-0499 E-mail: tyeargin@4ultraform.com Web: www.4ultraform.com WRITE 1321 ON READER SERVICE CARD BG North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Glendale, CA Contact: David Buchicchio Ph. 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Latrobe, PA Contact: Carl Ogburn Ph. (800) 234-2734 Fax (724) 537-9003 E-mail: crfoamsales@verizon.net We provide a comprehensive selection of specialty and "daily use" pressure-reduction mattresses, all offering exceptional comfort, durability, and economics, at substantial savings for individual and group facilities and GPOs. Value is enhanced because we manufacture the foam components and the completed mattresses! We ship direct, avoiding submanufacturers and distributors for maximum savings. Additional specialty products include bariatric Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition and passive-restraint mattresses, folding safety mats, and positioning wedges. Try our risk-free evaluation program. Please join our rapidly expanding customer base. WRITE 1634 ON READER SERVICE CARD Comfor-Pedic Fife, WA Contact: Mike Marl Ph. (888) 291-1338 Fax (888) 922-5339 E-mail: mmarl@comfor-pedic.com Web: www.comfor-pedic.com Comfor-Pedic[TM] is the industry leader in better, safer Advanced Sleep Products utilizing viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" memory foam Memory foam is made from polyurethane with additional chemicals that add to its viscosity level, thereby increasing its density. It is often referred to as visco-elastic polyurethane foam. technology. All mattresses will be TB-603 compliant by summer of 2004. Our products include the Original, Natural, and Medical mattress models with our patented Edge Support System. Viscoelastic Mattress Toppers Mattress toppers are designed to lie atop an existing mattress. They are made primarily from foam. Their function is to provide a layer of comfort and warmth between the user and the mattress. They are of particular benefit when the existing mattress is worn or uncomfortable. , Contoured Pillows, and our Nature-Tex 100% all-natural latex latex, emulsion of a polymer (e.g., rubber) in water (see colloid). Natural latexes are produced by a number of plants, are usually white in color, and often contain, in addition to rubber, various gums, oils, and waxes. pillows all come with luxurious, embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. , removable, machine-washable covers. Step up to the Edge[TM] and experience the difference. WRITE 1626 ON READER SERVICE CARD Direct Supply Milwaukee, WI Ph. (800) 634-7328 Fax (800) 770-1707 E-mail: deardirect@directs.com Web: www.directsupply.net SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 44-45 AND COVER 4 WRITE 1258 ON READER SERVICE CARD Encompass Textiles and Interiors St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , MN Contact: Molly Kurtz Ph. (800) 328-5525 Fax (651) 646-3210 E-mail: info@encompassgroup.net Web: www.encompassgroup.net WRITE 1371 ON READER SERVICE CARD Invacare Continuing Care Group St. Louis, MO Contact: Dan Roberts Ph. (800) 347-5440 Fax (800) 797-8402 E-mail: sales_iccg@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com SEE OUR AD ON COVER 2 WRITE 1120 ON READER SERVICE CARD Pegasus Airwave, Inc. Boca Raton Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , FL Contact: Lisa Burns Ph. (800) 443-4325 Fax (561) 989-9652 E-mail: lisa.burns@pegasusairwave.com Web: www.pegasus-us.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 131 WRITE 1603 ON READER SERVICE CARD Skil-Care Corp. Yonkers, NY Contact: Arnold Silverman Ph. (800) 431-2972 Fax (914) 963-2567 E-mail: sales@skil-care.com Web: www.skil-care.com WRITE 1299 ON READER SERVICE CARD Sunrise Sunrise, city (1990 pop. 64,407), Broward co., SE Fla., a residential suburb 8 mi (13 km) W of Fort Lauderdale; inc. 1961 as Sunrise Golf Village. It is a major office and commercial center and the site of Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest malls in the United States. Medical, Long-Term Care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. Division Stevens Point Stevens Point, city (1990 pop. 23,006), seat of Portage co., central Wis., on the Wisconsin and Plover rivers; inc. 1858. The major industries are insurance and the manufacture of wood products, cheese, furniture, and fishing equipment. The Univ. , WI Contact: Wendy Young Ph. (800) 826-0270 Fax (800) 457-8827 E-mail: sunrise_ltc@sunmed.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 WRITE 1289 ON READER SERVICE CARD Tempur-Pedic Medical, Inc. Lexington, KY Contact: Rick Fontaine Ph. (888) 255-3302 Fax (888) 514-4899 E-mail: ultimate@tempurmed.com Web: www.tempurmed.com At Tempur-Pedic Medical, Inc., our goal is to become a partner with the healthcare industry to improve skin- and wound-care outcomes and reduce treatment costs. Tempur-Pedic provides a complete line of pressure-management support surfaces using TEMPUR viscoelastic material. Our products include therapeutic mattresses, advanced therapy surfaces, wheelchair cushions, pillows, and specialty pads, to name just a few. All are designed to provide quality outcomes for pressure ulcer Pressure ulcer Also known as a decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers are open wounds that form whenever prolonged pressure is applied to skin covering bony outcrops of the body. Patients who are bedridden are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. prevention and treatment. WRITE 1624 ON READER SERVICE CARD MATTRESS/PILLOW COVERS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1034 ON READER SERVICE CARD Herculite Products, Inc. Emigsville, PA Contact: William Wanner Ph. (800) 772-0036 Fax (717) 764-5211 E-mail: customercare@herculite.com Web: www.herculite.com WRITE 1209 ON READER SERVICE CARD Postcraft Company Tucson, AZ Contact: Andi Cross Ph. (800) 528-4844 Fax (520) 884-0013 E-mail: sales@postcraft.com Web: www.postcraft.com Postcraft Company is a leading manufacturer of mattress covers, shower curtains, and pillow pillow Medtalk A functional 'unit' used to assess the severity of orthopnea in Pts with CHF, which refers to the number of pillows a Pt needs to sleep comfortably. See Congestive heart failure. covers designed to reduce replacement costs and contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment. Our Prem-aclave[R] and Soft-o-clave[R] products are flame-retardant, stain-resistant, nonallergenic, and washable wash·a·ble adj. Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool. wash . Our easy-care vinyl or nylon shower curtains, with reinforced header (1) In a disk or tape file, a set of data that resides permanently at the beginning. It may be used for identification only (type of file, date of last update, etc.), or it may describe the structural layout of the contents, as is common with many document and database formats. , are mildew-resistant. SNAIR SNAIR Smart Navigators to Access and Integrate Resources , a disposable shower drain insert, saves time and costs of unclogging shower drains. Easy to install. Call for your sample. WRITE 1164 ON READER SERVICE CARD PILLOWS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1035 ON READER SERVICE CARD Encompass Textiles and Interiors St. Paul, MN Contact: Molly Kurtz Ph. (800) 328-5525 Fax (651) 646-3210 E-mail: info@encompassgroup.net Web: www.encompassgroup.net WRITE 1372 ON READER SERVICE CARD Herculite Products, Inc. Emigsville, PA Contact: William Wanner Ph. (800) 772-0036 Fax (717) 764-5211 E-mail: customercare@herculite.com Web: www.herculite.com WRITE 1501 ON READER SERVICE CARD Standard Textile Co., Inc. Cincinnati, OH Contact: Cathleen Burke Ph. (800) 888-4000 Fax (513) 679-7924 E-mail: info@standardtextile.com Web: www.standardtextile.com WRITE 1407 ON READER SERVICE CARD SHOWER CURTAINS Curtain Fair Northport, NY Contact: Mel Levin Ph. (800) 497-1588 Fax (631) 757-7793 E-mail: info@curtainfair.com Web: www.curtainfair.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 189 WRITE 1784 ON READER SERVICE CARD DID YOU KNOW? One in two women and one in four men age 50 and over will have an osteoporosis-related fracture fracture, breaking of a bone. A simple fracture is one in which there is no contact of the broken bone with the outer air, i.e., the overlying tissues are intact. In a comminuted fracture the bone is splintered. in their lifetime. Osteoporosis osteoporosis (ŏs'tēō'pərō`sĭs), disorder in which the normal replenishment of old bone tissue is severely disrupted, resulting in weakened bones and increased risk of fracture; osteopenia is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures Fractures Definition A fracture is a complete or incomplete break in a bone resulting from the application of excessive force. Description annually, including 300,000 hip fractures hip fracture Orthopedic surgery A femoral fracture which affects 1/6 white ♀–US during life Epidemiology 250,000/yr–US Specifics Proximal femur; 90+% femoral neck, intertrochanteric; 5-10% are subtrochanteric Risk factors Tall, thin ♀, , approximately 700,000 vertebral ver·te·bral adj. 1. Of, relating to, or of the nature of a vertebra. 2. Having or consisting of vertebrae. 3. Having a spinal column. fractures, 250,000 wrist fractures, and 300,000 fractures at other sites. The estimated national direct expenditures (hospitals and nursing homes) for osteoporotic and associated fractures were $17 billion in 2001 ($47 million each day)--and the cost is rising. From the National Institutes of Health SIGNAGE Cooper Signage & Graphics, Inc. Snellville, GA Contact: Randy Cooper Ph. (770) 736-1522 Fax (770) 736-2822 E-mail: rcooper@signsystems.org Web: www.signsystems.org WRITE 1680 ON READER SERVICE CARD Innerface Sign Systems, Inc. Lilburn, GA Contact: Chip Floyd Ph. (800) 445-4796 Fax (770) 279-1327 E-mail: sales@innerfacesign.com Web: www.innerfacesign.com WRITE 1427 ON READER SERVICE CARD SPECIALTY FABRICS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1214 ON READER SERVICE CARD Crypton by Hi-Tex, Inc. West Bloomfield West Bloomfield can refer to several places in the United States:
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Kwalu casegoods, seating, tables, and wall-protection systems are scuff-resistant, Class 'A' fire-rated, and waterproof. Backed by the industry's only 10-year warranty on construction and finish, our renewable surface is easily repaired in seconds. We offer hundreds of designs, full custom capabilities, and dozens of finish options. Manufactured with recycled material, our furniture can be fully recycled. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 89 WRITE 1664 ON READER SERVICE CARD WALL/CORNER PROTECTION Construction Specialties, Inc./DecoLink[R] Division Brookfield, WI Contact: Jim McLain Ph. (800) 304-2234 Fax (262) 789-1855 E-mail: decolink@c-sgroup.com DecoLink[R] is your factory-direct source for savings on brand name C/S Acrovyn[R] Corner Guards, Handrails, Accent Rails, Kickplates, Door Protection, and Wallcoverings. Protect your interior before costly and unsightly un·sight·ly adj. un·sight·li·er, un·sight·li·est Unpleasant or offensive to look at; unattractive. See Synonyms at ugly. un damage occurs. Our factory-trained, experienced product specialists provide solutions for every project need and budget. Lead times are minimal to ensure prompt delivery. Flexible and convenient payment options available. Ask how we can help you prepare your facility for your next state survey. WRITE 1063 ON READER SERVICE CARD Koroseal Wall Protection Systems Fairlawn, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 628-0449 Fax (330) 668-7703 Web: www.korogard.com WRITE 1522 ON READER SERVICE CARD [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kwalu Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@duragroup.com Web: www.kwalu.com Kwalu offers a full range of complete interior solutions specifically designed for use in senior environments. Kwalu casegoods, seating, tables, and wall-protection systems are scuff-resistant, Class 'A' fire-rated, and waterproof. Backed by the industry's only 10-year warranty on construction and finish, our renewable surface is easily repaired in seconds. We offer hundreds of designs, full custom capabilities, and dozens of finish options. Manufactured with recycled material, our furniture can be fully recycled. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 89 WRITE 1665 ON READER SERVICE CARD WALLCOVERINGS Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. (800) 252-1986 Fax (317) 388-4200 E-mail: kcasteen@calderontextiles.com Web: www.calderontextiles.com WRITE 1036 ON READER SERVICE CARD Koroseal Wall Protection Systems Fairlawn, OH Contact: Customer Service Ph. (800) 628-0449 Fax (330) 668-7703 Web: www.korogard.com WRITE 1523 ON READER SERVICE CARD Kwalu Ridgeland, SC Contact: Michael Snaid Ph. (800) 405-3441 Fax (843) 726-9230 E-mail: info@duragroup.com Web: www.kwalu.com Kwalu offers a full range of complete interior solutions specifically designed for use in senior environments. Kwalu casegoods, seating, tables, and wall-protection systems are scuff-resistant, Class 'A' fire-rated, and waterproof. Backed by the industry's only 10-year warranty on construction and finish, our renewable surface is easily repaired in seconds. We offer hundreds of designs, full custom capabilities, and dozens of finish options. Manufactured with recycled material, our furniture can be fully recycled. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 89 WRITE 1666 ON READER SERVICE CARD WALL DECOR Art Frameworks, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Rockland, MA Contact: Alyssa Moskos Ph. (877) 487-4800 Fax (781) 871-4240 E-mail: alyssa@artframeworks.net Web: www.artframeworks.net WRITE 1589 ON READER SERVICE CARD Calderon Textiles Indianapolis, IN Contact: Kelly Casteen Ph. 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