2020 Article Archive

November/December 2020

November/December 2020

• Tramadol and Hip Fracture
  This widely prescribed drug may be more risky than many realize.
• Sarcopenia & Diabetes
  Muscle loss is a significant quality-of-life issue for patients with diabetes.
• Advancing Care With Location Technology
  Location technology increases both safety and quality of life for older adults.
• The Valuable Role of Preceptorships in Geriatric Education
  A longstanding practice, preceptoring fosters confidence and boosts skills.

Departments

From the Editor
Improving Quality of Life and Safety

Mental Health
The ABCs of Telehealth for Mental Health

Clinical Matters
Labor of Love

Long Term Care
How Surface Testing Empowers Long Term Care Communities

COVID-19
The Battle Against the Airborne Transmission of COVID-19

End of Life
Do Atheists Have End-of-Life Spiritual Needs?

News Brief

Product Spotlight

Datebook

Year-End Spotlight

The Last Word
Narrative Care in the Clinical Context

September/October 2020

September/October 2020

• Statins & Ovarian Cancer
  Research points to the benefits of the cholesterol-lowering medication for this fifth-leading cause of cancer death.
• Treating Pruritus in Older Adults
  It’s one of the most common complaints of older adults. What can be done to relieve the itch?
• Cannabis-Drug Interactions: A Special Risk for Older Adults
  Older adults who take multiple medications are at greatest risk for cannabis-drug interactions.
• Using Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Falls
  When gathering information from patients, the right questions can make all the difference.

Departments

From the Editor
Beyond Cholesterol

Innovations in Geriatrics
Contact Tracing

Leadership
Change Management Communication

Therapy
Virtual Physical Therapy, Telehealth for Total Knee Replacement

Long Term Care
Malnutrition in Older Adults With COVID-19 Infection

Pain Management
Tai Chi for Older Adults With Back Pain

News Brief

Datebook

The Last Word
The Problem With EMRs

July/August 2020

July/August 2020

• Closing Care Gaps
  We investigate community-based palliative care, an approach that closes clinical and nonclinical care gaps for seriously ill seniors living at home.
• Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease: What’s the Connection?
  Treating sleep apnea may improve cardiovascular outcomes.
• Hiatal Hernia: Impact on the Aerodigestive Tract and Swallowing
  This relatively common condition can cause dysphagia, which in turn has significant repercussions.
• Brain Health in Memory Care
  We profile a program for optimal brain health that involves five critical components.

Departments

From the Editor
Don’t Sleep on Apnea

Education
Reopening the Book on Geriatric Education

Clinical Matters
Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medication Monitor
The Key to Reducing Drug Prices

Nutrition & Lifestyle
Beyond Calcium and Vitamin D

Research Review
How to Combat Loneliness in Older Adults During COVID-19

Datebook

The Last Word
Get Rid of the Boxes

May/June 2020

May/June 2020

• Genetics of Osteoporosis
  Research into the genetic factors that influence osteoporosis has significant implications for clinical care, from predicting risk to improving treatment.
• Fighting Back
  Patients are boxing to put Parkinson’s disease up against the ropes.
• Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease
  The association between arthritis and cardiovascular disease is often overlooked in older adults.
• Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
  Today’s benign prostatic hyperplasia procedures are safer, less invasive, and more effective, changing the outlook for millions of men.

Departments

From the Editor
Focusing on Improved Elder Care

The Coronavirus
Information and Resources

Rural Health
Lessons From the Appalachian Region

Long Term Care
Safer Living Options in the Time of COVID-19

Technology
Patient Data: Turning the Predictive Into the Proactive

Health Matters
COVID-19 and Older Adults

News Brief

Workplace Safety

Datebook

The Last Word
Reversing the Decline of the Geriatrics Workforce

March/April 2020

March/April 2020

• Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Older Adults
  This common condition may be overdiagnosed and overtreated in patients older than 65.
• Fighting Neuropathic Pain
  Stem cell research may lead to new treatments for this debilitating condition.
• Elder-to-Elder Abuse
  Mistreatment between residents is an underrecognized problem in long term care settings, with potentially serious consequences.
• Light Therapy: A Promising Option for Menopausal Hair Loss
  Although more research is needed, low-level light therapy and dual-wavelength LED light therapy may prove to be important tools for promoting hair growth.

Departments

From the Editor
Avoiding Overtreatment in the Elder Population

Medication Monitor
The Dark Side of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Long Term Care
Advance Care Models in End-of-Life Care

Therapy
Equine Therapy for Dementia

Clinical Matters
Diagnosing Liver Disease

Datebook

Product Showcase

News Brief

The Last Word
Navigating the Complexities of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease

January/February 2020

January/February 2020

• Hoarding: A Hazard for Older Adults
  Hoarding—estimated to affect between 2% and 5% of the population—can pose a particularly serious threat to the health and well-being of older adults.
• The Impact of Protein Quality on Muscle Recovery
  Protein is essential for muscle health in older adults, but the type of protein may be key.
• Sharper Contrast
  Contrast-enhanced mammography has the potential to reduce breast biopsies.
• The Behavioral Health Care Workforce Shortage: Sources & Solutions
  What factors contribute to the current behavioral health care workforce shortage and what is the outlook for solutions?
• Making Laparoscopic Surgery Safer
  Wound closure devices help guard against the challenges faced by geriatric patients.

Departments

From the Editor
The Weight of Stuff

Fall Prevention
Poor Vision Increases the Risk of Falls

Medication Monitor
Decreasing Adverse Drug Events

Datebook

Long Term Care
In-Home Caregivers: Supporting the Transition Home

Nursing
The Gero Nurse Prep Program

The Last Word
The Value of Health Literacy