What's New in Assistive Technology

Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Mann, WC. (Abstract) (Statistical Data Included). JAMA, 1999;282(4):312k)
Assistive Listening Devices and Systems: Amplification Technology for Consumers with Hearing Loss. Holmes A E. (The Journal of Rehabilitation 2000;66(3): 56)
Aids for Old and Young. Endlich S. (Mobility and Anatomical Assistive Technology) (American Demographics 1998;20(4):34(2)); (Journal of School Health 1998;68,(3):120(4))
An Enabling Collection for People with Disabilities. Klauber J. (Collection Development: Living with a Disability. (Bibliography) (Library Journal 1996:121(6):53(4))

Low Vision Aids

Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry for Detection of Glaucomatous Visual Field Loss. Lieberman D, Cello KE. (American Journal of Ophthalmology 2000;129(3):314)
Displays Readied for Night Driving -- Military Night-vision Tech could Become a Lifesaver for Low-light Conditions. Lieberman D. (Texas Instruments and Cranfield University in England collaborate with Jaguar Cars and Pilkington Optronics to develop a night-vision heads-up display system for cars) (Company Business and Marketing) (Electronic Engineering Times; June 22 1998, n1013, p52(1))
Helping Hands: A Sampling of Technologies for the Disabled. Connolly JM. (includes related article on IS viewpoint) (Technology Information) (Computerworld 1998;32(7):72(2))
Technologies that Enable the Disabled; High-tech or Low, Devices Enrich Work. Felton B. (Technology Information) (The New York Times; Sept 14 1997;146:BU1(N),BU1(L), col 1)

Assistive Technology for Home Convenience

Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Mann, WC. (Abstract) (Statistical Data Included) (JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association 1999;282(4):312k)

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Adverse Medication Effects

Avoiding Adverse Reactions - Effective Lower-dose Drug Therapies for Older Patients. Cohen JS. (Statistical Data Included) (Geriatrics; Feb 2000;55(2): 54)
Hallucinations in an Elderly Patient Taking Recommended Doses of Cyclobenzaprine. Douglass, MA. (Archives of Internal Medicine 2000;160,(9):1373)
Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients. Larsen PD. (AORN Journal 1999;69(3):619(1))
Beta-blocker-induced Complications and the Patient with Glaucoma: Newer Treatments to Help Reduce Systemic Adverse Events. Stewart, WC. (Archives of Internal Medicine 1998;158(3):221(6))
Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients. Larsen PD. (AORN Journal 1999;69(3):619(1))

Cessation of Substance Dependent Behaviors

Environmental Influences, Employment Status, and Religious Activity Predict Current Cigarette Smoking in the Elderly. Williams CD. (Addictive Behaviors 2001;26(2):297(5))
A Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. (A US Public Health Service Report). (JAMA 2000;283(24):3244-3254)
Drug-related Problems in Elderly Patients Admitted to Tayside Hospitals, Methods for Prevention and Subsequent Reassessment. Cunningham, G. (Age and Ageing 1997;26(5):375(8))
Updated Guide for Older Adults on Medication Use. (American Family Physician 2000;62(7):1704)
Treating Tobacco Dependence. Pace B, Glass RM. (Patient Page) (JAMA 2000;283(24):3334)

Senior Prescription Drug Plans & Utilizing the Internet

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Module 4: The Neurology Connection

Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)

TIAs Associatied with High Risk of Stroke within 90 Days. Johnston, SC. (Transient Ischemic Attack) (Brief Article) (Geriatrics 2001;56(3):69)
Few patients with TIAs Receive Full and Prompt Evaluation. (Geriatrics 2000;55(3:90)
TIAs More Prevalent than Previously Believed: Good Assessment is Key to Reducing Stroke Risk. (transient ischemic attack) (American Journal of Nursing 2000;100(5:19(1))
Diffusion MRI Detects Some TIAs. Relkin, NR. (Neurology Alert 1999;17(12):89)
Warning Symptoms for Stroke. Fink, ME. (Health and Fitness - Heart Edition) (Special Advertising Sections) (Newsweek; Feb 19 1996;127(8:S18(3))

Parkinson's Disease

Understanding Parkinson Disease. Cummings, JL. (Editorial) (JAMA 1999;281(4):376(1))
Behavioral Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Leads to Improvement of Motor Skills and to Tremor Reduction. Mohr, Bettina. (Behavior Therapy 1996:27(2):235(21))
Medical Rreatment of Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease. (Geriatrics 1998;3(5):46(8))
Parkinson's Agent Lessens Need for Levodopa, Improves Symptoms. (Geriatrics 1997;52(9):29(1))
The Parkinson's Predicament: Give up a Bit of Brain to Reclaim Your Body, Hopeful Patients are Told. Are They Getting What They BBargained For? (Remedies) (Health 1996;10(3):60(3))

Tremors

Diagnosing and Treating Tremors. Ehsan T. (Patient Care 2000;34(12):55)
New Treatment Options for Tremors. Deuschl G; (Editorial) (The New England Journal of Medicine 2000;342(7):505(3))
Parkinsonian Features: When Are They Parkinson Disease? Litvan, Irene (Contempo 1998) (JAMA, 1998;280(19):1654(1))

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Module 5: Losing It -- Physical Deficits of Aging

Postprandial Hypotension

Postprandial Hypotension in Elderly Patients with Unexplained Syncope. Jansen RWMM; Connelly CM; Kelly-Gagnon MM; Parker JA; Lipsitz LA. (Arch Intern Med, 1995:155:945-952)
Frequency and Importance of Postprandial Blood Pressure Reduction in Elderly Nursing-Home Patients. Vaitkevicius PV, Esserwein DM, Maynard AK; O'Connor FC, Fleg JL. (Annals of Internal Medicine 1991;115(11):865-870.)
Postprandial Reduction in Blood Pressure in the Elderly. Lipsitz L, Nyquist P, Wei J, Rowe JW. (N Engl J Med, 1983;309:81-83)
Postprandial Hypotension: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management. Jansen RWMM Ann Intern Med 1995;122:286-295. (JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association 1996;275(5):337(1))
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and Postprandial Hypotension in Elderly Persons With Falls or Syncopes. Puisieux F. (The Journals of Gerontology, Series A; 2000: M535)

Osteoarthritis

What is This Pain? (Osteoarthritis Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventive Measures) Evans JA. (Prevention; May 2001;53(5):134)
Exercise and Weight Loss in Obese Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Preliminary Study. Messier, Stephen P. (Statistical Data Included) (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; Sept 2000:48(9):1064(11))
Effects of T'ai Chi Training on Function and Quality of Life Indicators in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis. Hartman CA. (Statistical Data Included) (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2000;48(12):1553(7))
Healing Moves for Aching Joints. Alper, J. (exercise for arthritis) (Health; Oct 1998;12(7):50(3))
Medical Management of Osteoarthritis. Walker-Bone K. (Clinical Review) (British Medical Journal; Oct 14 2000, v.321, 7266, 936)
Selecting Target Conditions for Quality of Care Improvement in Vulnerable Older Adults. Sloss EM. (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; April 2000;48(4):363(7))

Hypothyroidism

Assessing Thyroid Function with Serum Tests. Tate J. (Brief Article) (Statistical Data Included) (Nursing Jan 2001;31(1):22)
A Thyroid Problem Can Mimic Almost Anything. Marcus MB. (Brief Article) (U.S. News & World Report; Feb 2001;130(5):60)
Treating Hypothyroidism Isn't Always as Simple as it Seems. (Internal Medicine. 2000;22(14):108)
Hypothyroidism in Elderly Patients. Bailes BK. (AORN Journal; May 1999;69(5):1026(1))
Neurocognitive Aspects of Hypothyroidism. Dugbartey AT. (Archives of Internal Medicine July 998;583(413):6)

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Module 6: Moderated Patient Roundtable

Processing of Medical Information in Aging Patients: Cognitive and Human Factors Perspectives. Published by Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999, ix, 332p.:.ill.;24 cm. Edited by Park DC, Morrell RW, Shifren K.

Communicating with Your Patients: Skills for Building Rapport. Hintz, CA. Published by American Medical Association, 2000, v, 106p.;26cm.

Hello in There. (Videotape), presented by McMaster University, the Educational Center for Aging and Health and Hamilton Community Foundation. VHS format; 18 min., 46 sec.:sd., col.; 1/2 in. Published by Fanlight Productions, 1997.

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