Selected Articles from Caring for the Ages,
October 2002; Vol. 3, No. 10

For full text of each article, click on its title.

Neighborhoods Age Together
Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs)--with proper support--can offer many seniors the opportunity to age at home rather than in a facility.

Caregivers Increasingly Targeted in AD Drug Trials, Marketing
Is all the noise concerning caregiver burden little more than a marketing technique?

Drug Regimen Review: Bane or Boon?
How can medical directors help facilities and physicians get the most appropriate support from their consultant pharmacists? A drug regimen review policy can help.

Diagnosing & Managing Urinary Tract Infections: Myths, Mysteries, & Realities
This Special Report aims to dispel the many myths and misconceptions concerning recognition and treatment of urinary tract infections.

Care Progression: A Model of Primary Care for Persons with Dementia & Their Caregivers
The concept of care progression requires the physician and care team to consider the changing needs of the caregiver as well as the patient.

Enhancing Collaboration & Healthcare Delivery Effectiveness
This article provides a framework for understanding the boundaries that restrict teamwork and productivity and what leaders on all levels can do to loosen them.

"Non-Chemical" Therapies Reduce ADRs
The increased probability of adverse drug reactions among LTC residents gives rise to consideration of non-pharmaceutical approaches to treatments.

A Hard Look at Alternatives to the Current Survey Process
Is there an acceptable substitute to the federal nursing home survey process? This column looks at the strengths and weaknesses of several options and suggests additional considerations.

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