Article Archive

November/December 2009

FEATURES

Flagging Falls
Identifying the causes of older adults’ balancing difficulties is of critical importance in fall prevention.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

Confronting Gravity

Letters to the Editor

Elder Law Edge

Managing End-of-Life Issues

Eye on Nutrition

Nutrition for Bone Health

Datebook

Medication Monitor

Medication’s Impact on Falls

Vintage Voices

Steps to Longevity


September/October 2009

FEATURES

Robot Technologies: Exciting New Frontier
The future holds promise for assistive devices that can not only serve as companions but also help with elders’ daily routines.

New Perspectives on Elders’ Sleep
Identifying and treating sleep disorders in older adults contributes to improved cognitive function and quality of life.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

Away From Ageism

Health Matters

Delaying Parkinson’s Disease

Datebook

Vintage Voices

The Future of Eldercare


July/August 2009

FEATURES

Optimism on Osteoporosis: Research and Treatment
The prevalence of osteoporosis among older adults warrants added vigilance for diagnosis and treatment.

Summer Product Showcase
Review the array of specialized products designed to improve your patient or client’s lifestyle and promote positive aging.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

The Bare Bones on Osteoporosis

Care Management Casebook

Conquering Communication Obstacles

Eye on Nutrition

Eating for Longevity

Medication Monitor

Let’s Sleep on It

Datebook

Vintage Voices

Caring for the Caregiver


March/April 2009

FEATURES

Probiotics — Gut Reactions
Long recognized in Europe for their valuable qualities, probiotics are attracting attention for the benefits to older adults’ digestive systems.

Cognitive Camouflage — How Alzheimer’s Can Mask Mental Illness
When mental illness occurs in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, appropriate treatment can often improve cognitive function. But co-occurring mental illness must first be recognized and diagnosed.

Diabetes Prevention: The Best Medicine
Lifestyle changes have proven effective in reducing the odds of developing late onset type 2 diabetes, a disease with catastrophic physical and financial consequences.

Spring Products Showcase
Review the array of specialized products designed to improve your patient or client’s lifestyle and promote positive aging.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

Spring Forward

Letter to the Editor

Eye on Nutrition

Herbs — Help or Harm?

Datebook

Vintage Voices

Grief’s Journey


January/February 2009

FEATURES

Heart Healthy Aging: Five Successful Strategies
Through specific lifestyle changes, older adults can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A New Purview for HIV/AIDS
Although successful therapies have extended the life expectancy of older adults with HIV/AIDS, some significant obstacles remain.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor

New Year, New Wrinkles

Alzheimer’s Update

Drug Reduces Aggression, Wandering, and Paranoia in Alzheimer's Patients

Financial Forum

Investment Dilemma

Eye on Nutrition

Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Medication Monitor

America’s Other Drug Problem

Datebook

Vintage Voices

What Is Old Age For?