2009 Article Archive

2009 | 2008

November/December 2009

FEATURES

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

The Future of Long-Term Care
As boomers age, the need for modifications and improvements in long-term care takes on an increasing sense of urgency.

Home Safe Home — Creating a Dementia-Friendly Environment
Specialized preparations and technological advances can enhance dementia patients’ mobility and safety in the home environment.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor
Confronting Gravity

Letters to the Editor

Elder Law Edge
Managing End-of-Life Issues

Financial Forum
Retirement Planning: A Moving Target?

Eye on Nutrition
Nutrition for Bone Health

Partners in Life Planning
Legacy: A Powerful Tool

Datebook

Medication Monitor
Medication’s Impact on Falls

Health Matters
Delay the Decay

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.

Long-Distance Caregiving
Professionals help to fill the gap between caregivers and faraway aging family members who require specialized care and monitoring.

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

Partners in Life Planning
Then and Now

Care Management Casebook
Now What? Navigating Difficult Times

Eye on Nutrition
The Autumn Garden: Abundance to Scale

Medication Monitor
Medications and Oral Health

Health Matters
Delaying Parkinson’s Disease

Elder Law Edge
Medicaid Planning

Datebook

Financial Forum
Managing Savings to Last a Lifetime

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.

Forgotten Partners: Overlooked at the End
When professionals focus efforts on elders suffering from dementia, they frequently overlook patients’ partners and their stress, pain, uncertainty, and other formidable challenges.

Learning for a Lifetime
Educational offerings both inside and outside the classroom provide older adults opportunities to acquire knowledge, socialize, and expand their horizons.

Technology at Home: Innovations for Aging in Place
Futuristic innovations foster the independence that enables older adults to remain longer in their homes.

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

Partners in Life Planning
Planning in Turbulent Times

Care Management Casebook
Conquering Communication Obstacles

Health Matters
Geriatric Aesthetics

Eye on Nutrition
Eating for Longevity

Medication Monitor
Let’s Sleep on It

Elder Law Edge
Assessing the Need for Guardianship

Datebook

Financial Forum
Overhyped Doom and Gloom

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.

21st Century Caregivers: Diversity in Culture
The population increase among ethnic older adults has prompted research on ways to improve care for our country’s culturally diverse elders. Practitioners can enhance communications to improve care delivery across ethnic groups.

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

Partners in Life Planning
Meaningful Work in Later Life

Care Management Casebook
A Lesson in Determination

Eye on Nutrition
Herbs — Help or Harm?

Medication Monitor
Alzheimer’s Disease Behavioral Concerns

Datebook

Financial Forum
When Retirement Savings Fall Short

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.

IT Streamlines Nursing Home Operations
Innovative technology continues to improve the implementation of nursing home functions, from resident services modifications to facility management nuances.

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

Reverse Mortgages: A Quick Financial Fix?
Under specific conditions, reverse mortgages provide elders a welcome solution to cash flow problems. But they’re not for everyone.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor
New Year, New Wrinkles

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

Partners in Life Planning
Retirement’s New Frontier

Elder Law Edge
Assessing Legal Capacity

Health Matters
New Twist on Home Healthcare

Financial Forum
Investment Dilemma

Eye on Nutrition
Nutrition and Chronic Disease

Medication Monitor
America’s Other Drug Problem

Datebook

Care Management Casebook
Empowering Resistant Elders

Vintage Voices
What Is Old Age For?