The author comments on the study "Effectiveness of a specific care plan in patients with Alzheimer's disease: cluster randomized trial (PLASA study)," by F. Nourhashemi et al, published within the issue. Main outcome measures of the study included improved activities of daily living and ...
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Following a thoroughassessment, anursing diagnosisis formulated to specifically address the challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) based on thenurse’sclinical judgmentand understanding of the patient’s unique health condition. Whilenursing diagnosesserve as a framework for organizing care,...
Since Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment began November 1, 2024, an estimated 5.3 million people have selected plans for coverage in 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This includes: About 988,000 people who enrolled in a plan through the Health Insurance...
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The Alzheimer's Association also advocates for a pilot project of this kind, which could be adopted "Medicare-wide" if it's shown to beneficial and cost-effective, said Matthew Baumgart, the association's vice president of health policy. Under a model proposed by the association, comprehensive...
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