2010 Article Archive

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Spring 2010

FEATURES

Cardiac Rehab: High Value, Low Usage
Although cardiac rehabilitation can be incredibly effective for older adults suffering from heart conditions or recovering from surgery, it’s vastly underused.

COPD and Nutrition — Dietary Considerations for Better Breathing
A good diet exerts a positive influence on breathing abilities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease sufferers.

Understanding Hearing Loss
Practitioners can be proactive in detecting hearing loss and addressing associated deficits.

MRI — What Geriatrics Professionals Should Know
Older adults’ safety while undergoing imaging procedures warrants special considerations.

2010 Buyers’ Guide
Explore the latest options and ideas unique to aging patients and clients.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor
Take Rehab to Heart

Care Management Casebook
Filling Retirement Days

Health Matters
Imaging Alzheimer’s Disease

Medication Monitor
Invisible Epidemic

Partners in Life Planning
Lifelong Learning

Datebook

Eye on Nutrition
Nutrition Following Heart Attack

Vintage Voices
What’s in a Name?

Winter 2010

FEATURES

New Flu, Old Problem
The H1N1 pandemic focuses attention on the implications of this strain of influenza for older adults.

Communication Partners
Communication partners create a vital link in the exchange of information for older adults whose communication capabilities are impaired by disease or trauma.

Exercise as Medicine
Boomers recognize exercise as a vital component in preserving both physical and cognitive function as they age.

Brain Fitness Games: The Real Deal?
Experts hold varying opinions regarding brain fitness games’ abilities to improve older adults’ cognitive skills with respect to memory and activities of daily living.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor
Pandemic Priorities

Partners in Life Planning
A Growing Gray Army

Health Matters
Monitoring Care Transitions

Medication Monitor
Tough Decisions About Medications

Care Management Casebook
What to Consider Before the Move

Datebook

Eye on Nutrition
Facts on Fats

Vintage Voices
Advance Care Planning: Why It Matters to You