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
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?
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