Geriatrics Toolbox is our blog offering tools, resources, and insights into the care of older adults.
May
07
Updated Nursing Facility Report
Posted by Lisa Han, MPH in Nursing Homes
Updated report on nursing facilities, staffing, residents, and facility deficiencies
The Key to Resident Retention in Nursing Home Clinical Trials
Posted by Danielle Desser, MS, CCRC in Research
Overcoming subject recruitment and retention will always be a topic of conversation in clinical research.
New hypertension guidelines and clinical decision making
Posted by H. Edward Davidson, PharmD, MPH in Clinical Care
New hypertension guidelines and AAFP decision leave difficult clinical decisions for older adults.
Revised Common Rule and its Affect on Informed Consent
Posted by Peter Radlowski, MS, ACRP-CP in Research
How changes to the Common Rule slated to take effect in early 2018 might affect LTC research
Exercise is always a good New Year’s Resolution
Posted by Lisa Han, MPH in Patient Communication
The new year is a good time to consider the benefits of exercise, especially as it relates to aging and older adults.