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Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
04/10/2018

Kenneth R Cohen, PharmD, PhD, BCGP1; Zvi G Loewy, PhD2; Martha M Rumore, PharmD, JD, MS, LLM, FAPhA3

Kenneth R Cohen, PharmD, PhD, BCGP1; ...
Consistent with appropriate clinical practice and professional regulations, Jewish medical ethics espouses beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy. 
Consistent with appropriate clinical practice and professional regulations, Jewish medical ethics espouses beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy. 
Consistent with appropriate...
04/10/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
03/14/2016

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC ...
The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
12/18/2015

Helen Senderovich, MD, MCFPC1,2; Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC1,3

Helen Senderovich, MD, MCFPC1,2; Mich...
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
10/28/2015

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC1,2; Daphna Grossman, CCFP(em), FCFP1,2

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC1,2; Da...
It is important to understand the psychology behind such decisions, the ethical principles and legal parameters
It is important to understand the psychology behind such decisions, the ethical principles and legal parameters
It is important to understand...
10/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
04/02/2015

Helen Senderovich, MD, MCFPC1,2 and Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC1,3

Helen Senderovich, MD, MCFPC1,2 and M...
Smokers who undergo certain medical procedures often experience poorer outcomes, resulting in increased healthcare costs. 
Smokers who undergo certain medical procedures often experience poorer outcomes, resulting in increased healthcare costs. 
Smokers who undergo certain...
04/02/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
11/10/2011

Christianne Bishop, MD; Diane Chau, MD, FACP

Christianne Bishop, MD; Diane Chau, M...
In the elderly, psychiatric disorders are often attributed to conditions associated with aging, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.
In the elderly, psychiatric disorders are often attributed to conditions associated with aging, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.
In the elderly, psychiatric...
11/10/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
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05/16/2011

Michael Gordon, MD, MSC, FRCPC

Michael Gordon, MD, MSC, FRCPC ...
Physicians who refuse a family member’s request to perform unwarranted CPR risk becoming the center of media, legal, and disciplinary scrutiny.
Physicians who refuse a family member’s request to perform unwarranted CPR risk becoming the center of media, legal, and disciplinary scrutiny.
Physicians who refuse a family...
05/16/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, CRCP (Edin), and  Marcia Sokolowski, BA, Dip. CS, MA

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, CRCP ...
Introduction Given the “home-like” atmosphere that long-term care facilities are often committed to creating, plus the ideological stance that provision of a rich and meaningful experience entails addressing sexual desires and needs, an...
Introduction Given the “home-like” atmosphere that long-term care facilities are often committed to creating, plus the ideological stance that provision of a rich and meaningful experience entails addressing sexual desires and needs, an...
Introduction Given the...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008

Fred M. Feinsod, MD, DSc, MPH, CMD, and Cathy Wagner, RN, MSN, MBA, CHPN, CLNC

Fred M. Feinsod, MD, DSc, MPH, CMD, a...
Authors present a case of how the ethical principle of justice is violated in a long-term care facility, involving the rights of staff vs residents.
Authors present a case of how the ethical principle of justice is violated in a long-term care facility, involving the rights of staff vs residents.
Authors present a case of how...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care

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03/28/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Nursing faculty should use the communication skills nurses are known for to strengthen relationships with local nursing homes, advised a guest editorial recently published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
Nursing faculty should use the communication skills nurses are known for to strengthen relationships with local nursing homes, advised a guest editorial recently published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
Nursing faculty should use the...
03/28/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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03/28/2024

Danielle Sposato

Danielle Sposato
Nursing home residents at the end of life (EOL) often face challenging transitions indicative of substandard care, which can disrupt their lives and lead to lower quality of life. A recent investigational study published in JAMA Network Open...
Nursing home residents at the end of life (EOL) often face challenging transitions indicative of substandard care, which can disrupt their lives and lead to lower quality of life. A recent investigational study published in JAMA Network Open...
Nursing home residents at the...
03/28/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/25/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Approximately 28% of nursing homes nationwide are experiencing technology abandonment, which could lead to increased strain on limited resources and hinder administrators' ability to oversee clinical operations, according to a study published...
Approximately 28% of nursing homes nationwide are experiencing technology abandonment, which could lead to increased strain on limited resources and hinder administrators' ability to oversee clinical operations, according to a study published...
Approximately 28% of nursing...
03/25/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/21/2024
Hannah Musick
In the face of the nursing home staffing crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for higher staffing levels and reforms in long-term care facilities are growing louder, sparking debate and proposed changes to ensure quality care...
In the face of the nursing home staffing crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for higher staffing levels and reforms in long-term care facilities are growing louder, sparking debate and proposed changes to ensure quality care...
In the face of the nursing home...
03/21/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/19/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Recommendations to improve the hospitalization experience of patients with Parkinson disease (PD), released last year by the Parkinson’s Foundation, aim to ease the increased risk of preventable harm for the hundreds of thousands of people...
Recommendations to improve the hospitalization experience of patients with Parkinson disease (PD), released last year by the Parkinson’s Foundation, aim to ease the increased risk of preventable harm for the hundreds of thousands of people...
Recommendations to improve the...
03/19/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/19/2024

By Emry Lloyd

By Emry Lloyd
State Medicaid offices are targeting dead family members’ homes to regain the money spent on health care costs. This predatory practice has had negative impacts on family members who felt they were not fully informed on how Medicaid costs...
State Medicaid offices are targeting dead family members’ homes to regain the money spent on health care costs. This predatory practice has had negative impacts on family members who felt they were not fully informed on how Medicaid costs...
State Medicaid offices are...
03/19/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/12/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD
Accessing skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) can be challenging, and opportunities to initiate or continue medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are often inconsistent or...
Accessing skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) can be challenging, and opportunities to initiate or continue medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are often inconsistent or...
Accessing skilled nursing...
03/12/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/07/2024
Hannah Musick
The Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) report on nursing homes during COVID-19 highlights ongoing challenges and recommends strengthening workforce policies, training, and infection control to better protect residents and staff in the...
The Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) report on nursing homes during COVID-19 highlights ongoing challenges and recommends strengthening workforce policies, training, and infection control to better protect residents and staff in the...
The Office of the Inspector...
03/07/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
03/05/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
Researchers discover various uses of green synthesis for patients with Parkinson disease and the benefits of this nanoparticle synthesis with gold.
Researchers discover various uses of green synthesis for patients with Parkinson disease and the benefits of this nanoparticle synthesis with gold.
Researchers discover various...
03/05/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
02/29/2024

By Emry Lloyd

By Emry Lloyd
Last year, health care providers paid the federal government over $2.7 billion because of false claims. What does this mean for health care providers and skilled nurses in 2024?
Last year, health care providers paid the federal government over $2.7 billion because of false claims. What does this mean for health care providers and skilled nurses in 2024?
Last year, health care providers...
02/29/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care

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