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"We believe that every company in america needs a gerontologist on-staff or on-retainer!"
- Di Patterson, MSG, CPG President
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"Become part of the transformational leadership that ethically influences and stimulates society"
– Trina Sauceda, MSG, CAPS Vice President
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Clinicians' Attention Lacking in Discussions…
ATS 2011, DENVER – Clinicians consistently fall short in discussing end-of-life care with patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), according...
In An Aging Nation, Making…
Retailers are paying special attention to older shoppers these days. Within the next decade the number of people older than 65 is set to jump almost 30 perc...
Racial Disparities Still Exist in…
PHILADELPHIA — Despite expanded Medicare coverage for colorectal cancer screening tests, lower rates still exist among blacks and Hispanics compared to other et...
Senior Moments: When later is…
As soon as Irv Trachtenberg finished his last exam, he quickly filled out a form so the University of Oklahoma could mail his diploma and ran out to join his...
The End of Life Paradox
It seems that whenever Marian visits her dad, he wants to go over certain things: where his will is located, where to find his stocks and bank book, and even wh...
Reimagining Alzheimer’s Disease– Time for…
Alois Alzheimer made a major breakthrough when he discovered senile plaques in the brains of dementia patients, and his work ultimately led to the discovery o...
Medicare Atypical Antipsychotic Drug Claims…
For the period January 1 through June 30, 2007, we determined using medical record review that 51 percent of Medicare claims for atypical antipsychotic drugs ...
Columbia Researchers Work to Prevent…
NEW YORK – Slowing down the aggregation or "clumping" of vitamin A in the eye may help prevent vision loss caused by macular degeneration, research from Columbi...
Repairing the Social Safety Net
Repairing the Social Safety Net New Policy Brief Explores Medicaid Reform ProposalsThe expansion of coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expected ...
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Promoting Yourself
1. Be professional and look professional. 2. Decide to make a difference. 3. Invest in yourself - take speech class or join Toastmasters. 4. Have a mentor. 5. Step out of the box –…