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Use Geriatric Assessment to Predict Hospital and Long-Term Care Utilization
New research shows how specific impairments can determine the likelihood of increased healthcare services utilization among older cancer patients.
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How Johns Hopkins Created a Preferred SNF Network
Components of Johns Hopkins' SNF collaborative include a rigorous process for selecting partner facilities and establishing a management framework.
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Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover At Home, Not Rehab
Home-based recovery appears to be best if the procedure is elective, friends and family are available to help and someone...
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Adopt New Approach to Coaching Patients With Multiple Morbidities
Capacity coaching helps older patients with multiple health conditions who are overwhelmed by their illnesses and treatment.
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Patients Experiment With Prescription Drugs To Fight Aging
A small but growing number of doctors prescribe drugs 'off-label' for their possible anti-aging effects, even though there is scant...
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Listening To Older Patients Who Want To Stop Dialysis
Older adults with advanced kidney disease who want to forgo dialysis often encounter resistance from physicians, who observers suggest are...
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Target Your ER's Frequent Flyer Geriatric Patients
Predictors of frequent geriatric users of the emergency department indicate that a multidisciplinary approach to care is required.
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Break the Hospital-SNF-Hospital Cycle at the End of Life
For clinicians, effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues is crucial to achieve optimal care in the final months of...
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Ohio Health System Launches Aging Institute
ProMedica's initiative is designed to help the country rise to the challenge of the exploding senior population.
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How You Can Curb Postoperative Delirium
For patients at high risk of postoperative delirium, interventions include medication management and family education.
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5 Approaches to Improving Home Care Safety
Several steps are required to accelerate home care safety, including a commitment to self-determination and fostering a safety culture.
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OhioHealth Finds Partner to Help Care for Underserved Seniors
Partnership with Miami-based company features high-intensity primary care with capitated financing model.