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Depression in Older Adults

scdorr@novanthealth.org — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:37:00 GMT

Depression in older adults is under diagnosed, and under treated.

The picture to the right is me in my Taekwondo uniform. I test for my Black Belt on Friday (April 26, 2008)

Managed Care

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:26:00 GMT

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Benefits of walking in older adults.

sdorr@triad.rr.com — Thu, 3 Jan 2008 04:03:00 GMT

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To the right is a picture of me at the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in Alaska. I was overweight at the time. I have since lost 50 pounds through healthy eating habits and exercise.
Walking is a wonderful way to improve your health. Lace up your shoes and get out there!!!

References

Dias, R.C., Ramos, L.R. (2003). Impact of an exercise and walking protocol on quality of life for elderly people with oa of the knee. Physiotherpay Research International, 8(3), 121-130

Shin, Y. (1999). The effects of walking exercise program on physical function and emotional state of elderly Korean women. Public Health Nursing. 16(2). 146-154

Watsford, M.L., Murphy, A. J., Pine, M.J., Coutts, A.J. (2005). The effect of habitual exercise on respiratory-muscle function in older adults. Journal of aging and physical activity, 13, 34-44

Polypharmacy

sdorr@triad.rr.com — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:31:00 GMT

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References
Dingwall, L., (2007). Medication issues for nursing older people. Nursing Older People. p 25-29

Nazarko, L., (2005). The impact of medications on fall. Nursing & Residential Care. p. 2008-211.

Reddy, B. (2006). Prescribing in older people. Nurse Prescribing. p. 378-381.

Speciality Managed Care or "Carve Outs": Service Delivery Topic

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:51:00 GMT

As managed care becomes more prevalent, difficulties in managing specialty care rises. Escalating specialty costs and a lack of understanding of the intricacies of specialty care prompted new options. Typically, mental health and substance abuse, prescription drug services, dental care, and vision (prescription eyeglasses) care are "carved out" services. However, cancer care, HIV/AIDS care, cardiology, audiology, and radiology are also becoming common "carve outs".

This podcast also discusses Coordination of Benefits (COB), and is the fourth in this series by Guest Speaker "Cheryl" supporting the goal to provide education to increase nurses uniform knowledge base to prepare for case management cerificaiton.