ADVANCE Perspective: LTC : March 2011

The Plight of the Elderly in Japan March 30, 2011 9:50 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko: When disaster strikes without warning, there's not much you can do but react. When Japan was hit with an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, they were faced with three crises of massive proportions that they are still struggling to get under control. Read More...
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Guest Blog: Preparing for Disaster March 23, 2011 10:35 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko: The following is a guest blog by Mike Bederka, editor of ADVANCE for Imaging & Radiation Oncology: How prepared are you for a disaster? With the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear plant crisis in Japan, it's a question you should be asking yourself. Read More...
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Parkinson's & Gene Therapy March 18, 2011 8:59 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko: My grandfather lived with the painful symptoms of Parkinson's Disease for about 15 years until he passed away from complications in 2003. He was dependent on heavy doses of medication to manage his symptoms, which in his case were bradykinesia (slow movement), Read More...
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Guest Blog: The Power of Community in Achieving Change March 2, 2011 1:18 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko: The following is a guest blog from Anthony Cirillo, FACHE, ABC : I came across See, Click, Fix , an interesting societal experiment that connects citizens to issues to action. Through the internet, people can report and track non-emergency issues anywhere Read More...
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