Current Issue

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?