ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE:

Care Coaching (2006) (Care coaching, care management, what is it and why choose a care coach)

Elderly Get Less Medical Care (1997) (ageisim, medical practices lack of knowledge on aging and "Managed Care")

Nutrition and Aging (2001) (adequate nutrition for seniors, nutrition concerns and reasons for impaired nutrition)

Helping Seniors Access Quality Health Care (1997) (shortage of physicians, managed care plans and communication)

Managed Care:  A New Challenge for Seniors (1997) (growth, impact, and types of Managed Care plans)

The Ten Most Common Health Care Mistakes of Seniors (2004) (driving, falling, medication management and more..)

Winter's Blessings and Challenges for Seniors (2006) (How winter in MN affects the elderly - environmental and emotional challenges)

All About Assisted Living (2002) (what is assisted living, how is it regulated, services offered) note these assisted living definitions are outdated     

Housing Options for Seniors (1997) (leaving home - why people resist moving, senior housing options)

DISEASES AND CONDITIONS:

Advocating for People with Disabilities (2001) (advocating for people with disabilities - a Matrix Case History)

Diabetes:  A Challenge for 20% of Seniors (1998) (1 out of 5 people over 65 have diabetes, types of diabetes and guidelines for care)

Falling in Old Age (1996) (falls - leading cause of accidental injury and death in 65 and older - risks to be aware of)

Heart Disease Causes 38% of Senior Deaths (1996) (number one cause of death in 65 and older)

Preventing Disabling Strokes (1998) (third leading cause of death and top cause of adult disability in the US - stroke risk factors and warning signs)

Seniors and the "Big C" (2001) (cancer is the second leading cause of death in 65 and older - types of cancer, screening and treatment options)

Seniors and the Medication Maze (2001) (prescription and over the counter drugs, medication problems and solutions)

Challenge of Mental Illness in the Elderly (1998) (seniors may have a history of mental illness or age acquired mental illness - treatment options for seniors)

Helping Home Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (2004) (understand the non-physical changes such as depression and hallucinations and the physical changes such as aggression and wandering..)

Managing Dementia (1997) (recognizing the early symptoms of dementia and how to appropriately manage those symptoms)

NCSE (Cognistat) Helps Assess Dementia Accurately (1996) (information regarding the screening tool often used by a Matrix RN to identify impairment areas)

Understanding Cognitive Impairment (2000) (cognition includes more than just memory - causes of cognitive impairment and evaluation)

End of Life Care (2003) (2002 national survey results, planning effective end of life care)

Driving Dilemma:  When Should Seniors Stop Driving (2000) (safe driving skills, how to identify impaired drivers and how to intervene)

Good Tax News for Long Term Care Consumers (1997) (information regarding the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Health Implications in Estate Planning (1997) (those assisting with estate planning often see the need for referral to a professional for health-related issues)

Life Care Planning (2002) (projection of current and future medical and non medical needs and costs for someone with a chronic or catastrophic condition)

Understanding End of Life Issues (2007) (legalities to consider, choosing palliative care and hospice care)

DNR: What it is and What it's Not (2003) ('Do Not Resuscitate' order - what it means and how and why would you get one)

Seniors and the “Titanic Syndrome" (1998) (a case history)

VULNERABLE ADULTS: