May 15, 2012
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Daily Briefing
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday announced a five-part plan to fight Alzheimer's disease, with the goal of finding effective treatment and prevention methods by 2025.
October 06, 2011
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Expert Perspective
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Marketing and Planning Leadership Council
Learn about the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and whether it would complement your institution's efforts to reduce unnecessary ED visits.
White Paper
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Facility Planning Forum
This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the state of and future growth opportunities for hospital-based geriatric services.
April 25, 2012
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Daily Briefing
Elderly women may get a memory boost from lifting weights, according to new findings in the April 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
April 20, 2012
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Daily Briefing
Everyday activity—such as gardening, cooking, and even moving around the house—may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly, according to a study in Neurology.
December 07, 2011
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White Paper
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Post-Acute Care Collaborative
This whitepaper explores the strategies acute and post-acute care leaders are undertaking to best manage dementia patients across the care continuum.
September 20, 2011
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On-Demand Webconference
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Marketing and Planning Leadership Council
This webconference outlines key considerations for developing services specific to a growing and complex population.
April 16, 2012
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Daily Briefing
Costs associated with aging have increased by 50% because of faster-than-expected increases in life expectancy, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund.
April 10, 2012
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Daily Briefing
Can a "geri-ED" serve older patients in a better, less risky way than traditional emergency departments? More hospitals think so, the New York Times reports, and are investing in EDs specifically tailored to older patients.
February 16, 2012
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Daily Briefing
Walking speed and hand grip strength during middle age may help predict an individual's dementia and stroke risk, according to new findings that are slated to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in April.
