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Balsis, S., Zweig, R., & Molinari, V. (2015). Personality disorders in later life. In P. A. Lichtenberg, T. A. Mast, B. D. Carpenter, & J. Loebach Wetherell (Eds.), APA handbook of clinical geropsychology, Vol 2. Assessment, treatment, and issues of later life (pp. 79-94). American Psychological Association.

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Balsis, S., Zweig, R., & Molinari, V. (2015). Personality disorders in later life. In P. A. Lichtenberg, T. A. Mast, B. D. Carpenter, & J. Loebach Wetherell (Eds.), APA handbook of clinical geropsychology, Vol 2. Assessment, treatment, and issues of later life (pp. 79-94). American Psychological Association.

Balsis, S., Zweig, R., & Molinari, V. (2015). Personality disorders in later life. In P. A. Lichtenberg, T. A. Mast, B. D. Carpenter, & J. Loebach Wetherell (Eds.), APA handbook of clinical geropsychology, Vol 2. Assessment, treatment, and issues of later life (pp. 79-94). American Psychological Association.2021-10-05T13:59:01+00:00

Balsis, S., Woods, C., Gleason, M., & Oltmans, T. (2007). Over and underdiagnosis of personality disorders in older adults. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15 (9), 742-753.

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Balsis, S., Woods, C., Gleason, M., & Oltmans, T. (2007). Over and underdiagnosis of personality disorders in older adults. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15 (9), 742-753.

Balsis, S., Woods, C., Gleason, M., & Oltmans, T. (2007). Over and underdiagnosis of personality disorders in older adults. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15 (9), 742-753.2013-11-08T22:58:53+00:00

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

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American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.    

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.2013-11-08T22:57:59+00:00

Agronin, M. E., & Maletta, G. (2000). Personality disorders in late life: Understanding and overcoming the gap in research. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 8, 4–18.

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Agronin, M. E., & Maletta, G. (2000). Personality disorders in late life: Understanding and overcoming the gap in research. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 8, 4–18.

Agronin, M. E., & Maletta, G. (2000). Personality disorders in late life: Understanding and overcoming the gap in research. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 8, 4–18.2013-11-08T22:55:54+00:00

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS). Leading Causes of Death Reports. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html ACCESS Suicide Rates by Age Race Sex 2010 HERE

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS). Leading Causes of Death Reports. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html  ACCESS Suicide Rates by Age Race Sex 2010 HERE

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS). Leading Causes of Death Reports. Atlanta, GA: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. http://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/index.html ACCESS Suicide Rates by Age Race Sex 2010 HERE2013-11-03T20:16:04+00:00

Fremouw, W., McCoy, K., Tyner, E., & Musick, R. (2009). Suicide Older Adult Protocol – SOAP. Unpublished manuscript, West Virginia University. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Fremouw, W., McCoy, K., Tyner, E., & Musick, R. (2009).  Suicide Older Adult Protocol – SOAP.  Unpublished manuscript, West Virginia University.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Fremouw, W., McCoy, K., Tyner, E., & Musick, R. (2009). Suicide Older Adult Protocol – SOAP. Unpublished manuscript, West Virginia University. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T17:02:36+00:00

Burgio et al. (2009). Implementing a Community-Based Program for Dementia Caregivers: An Action Guide using REACH OUT. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. http://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/activities.htm

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Burgio et al. (2009). Implementing a Community-Based Program for Dementia Caregivers: An Action Guide using REACH OUT. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. http://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/activities.htm

Burgio et al. (2009). Implementing a Community-Based Program for Dementia Caregivers: An Action Guide using REACH OUT. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. http://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/activities.htm2013-11-02T16:50:57+00:00

Belle, S., Burgio, L., and the REACH Investigators. (2006). Enhancing the quality of life of Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and White/Caucasian dementia caregivers: The REACH II randomized controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 145(9), 727-738.

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Belle, S., Burgio, L., and the REACH Investigators. (2006). Enhancing the quality of life of Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and White/Caucasian dementia caregivers: The REACH II randomized controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 145(9), 727-738.

Belle, S., Burgio, L., and the REACH Investigators. (2006). Enhancing the quality of life of Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and White/Caucasian dementia caregivers: The REACH II randomized controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 145(9), 727-738.2013-11-02T16:49:40+00:00

Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Therapist Manual. University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Therapist Manual.  University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Therapist Manual. University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:45:56+00:00

Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Workbook. University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Workbook.  Unpublished manuscript, University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Wetherell, J.L., Sorrell, J.T., Stoddard, J.A., McChesney, K.A., Lenze, E.J., Kornblith, S., & White, K.S. (2007). The Extended Relief Study: Escitalopram Plus Psychotherapy in the Management of Late-life Anxiety Psychotherapy Workbook. University of California, San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:41:10+00:00

Quijano, L.M., Calleo, J., Wetherell, J.L., & Stanley, M.A. (2007). Peaceful Living: Patient manual, edited for brief CBT. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Quijano, L.M., Calleo, J., Wetherell, J.L., & Stanley, M.A. (2007). Peaceful Living: Patient manual, edited for brief CBT.  Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Quijano, L.M., Calleo, J., Wetherell, J.L., & Stanley, M.A. (2007). Peaceful Living: Patient manual, edited for brief CBT. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:31:49+00:00

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Patient Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Patient Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Patient Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:19:56+00:00

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Collateral Version. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Collateral Version. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). Peaceful Mind Workbook: Collateral Version. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:09:50+00:00

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). The Peaceful Mind Program: CBT-AD Therapist Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

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Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). The Peaceful Mind Program: CBT-AD Therapist Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Stanley, M.A., Kraus, C., Paukert, A., Balasubramanyam, A., Wilson, N.L., Snow, A.L., McNeese, T.D., & Robinson, C.M. (2007). The Peaceful Mind Program: CBT-AD Therapist Manual. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. ACCESS MANUAL HERE.2013-11-02T16:06:22+00:00

Stanley, M.A., Diefenbach, G.J., & Hopko, DR. (2004). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Older Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care (CBT-GAD/PC). Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. Access Manual Here.

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Stanley, M.A., Diefenbach, G.J., & Hopko, DR. (2004). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Older Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care (CBT-GAD/PC).  Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.  ACCESS MANUAL HERE.

Stanley, M.A., Diefenbach, G.J., & Hopko, DR. (2004). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Older Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care (CBT-GAD/PC). Unpublished manuscript, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School. Access Manual Here.2013-11-02T16:00:08+00:00

Whitbourne, S. K., & Meeks, S. (2010). Psychopathology, bereavement, and aging. In K. W. Schaie & S. L. Willis (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging. New York: Cambridge University Press.

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Whitbourne, S. K., & Meeks, S. (2010). Psychopathology, bereavement, and aging. In K. W. Schaie & S. L. Willis (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Whitbourne, S. K., & Meeks, S. (2010). Psychopathology, bereavement, and aging. In K. W. Schaie & S. L. Willis (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging. New York: Cambridge University Press.2013-10-01T15:12:52+00:00

Riemann, D., & Perlis, M. L. (2009). The treatments of chronic insomnia: A review of benzodiazepine receptor agonists and psychological and behavioral therapies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 13, 205–214. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2008.06.001

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Riemann, D., & Perlis, M. L. (2009). The treatments of chronic insomnia: A review of benzodiazepine receptor agonists and psychological and behavioral therapies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 13, 205–214. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2008.06.001

Riemann, D., & Perlis, M. L. (2009). The treatments of chronic insomnia: A review of benzodiazepine receptor agonists and psychological and behavioral therapies. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 13, 205–214. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2008.06.0012023-11-27T21:34:44+00:00

Irwin, M. R., Cole, J. C., & Nicassio, P. M. (2006). Comparative meta-analysis of behavioral interventions for insomnia and their efficacy in middle-aged adults and in older adults 55+ years of age. Health Psychology, 25, 3–14. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.25.1.3

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Irwin, M. R., Cole, J. C., & Nicassio, P. M. (2006). Comparative meta-analysis of behavioral interventions for insomnia and their efficacy in middle-aged adults and in older adults 55+ years of age. Health Psychology, 25, 3–14. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.25.1.3

Irwin, M. R., Cole, J. C., & Nicassio, P. M. (2006). Comparative meta-analysis of behavioral interventions for insomnia and their efficacy in middle-aged adults and in older adults 55+ years of age. Health Psychology, 25, 3–14. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.25.1.32013-09-13T20:15:52+00:00

Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Franzen, P. L., Brar, L. K., Fletcher, M.E., . . . Monk, T.H. (2011). Efficacy of brief behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia in older adults. Archives of Internal Medicine, 171, 887–895. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.535

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Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Franzen, P. L., Brar, L. K., Fletcher, M.E., . . . Monk, T.H. (2011). Efficacy of brief behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia in older adults. Archives of Internal Medicine, 171, 887–895. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.535

Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Franzen, P. L., Brar, L. K., Fletcher, M.E., . . . Monk, T.H. (2011). Efficacy of brief behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia in older adults. Archives of Internal Medicine, 171, 887–895. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.5352013-09-13T20:14:37+00:00

Edinger, J. D., Wyatt, J. K., Olsen, M. K., Stechuchak, K. M., Carney, C. E., Chiang, A., … Knauss, F. (2009) Reliability and validity of insomnia diagnoses derived from the Duke Structured Interview for Sleep Disorders. Sleep, 32(A265).

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Edinger, J. D., Wyatt, J. K., Olsen, M. K., Stechuchak, K. M., Carney, C. E., Chiang, A., ... Knauss, F. (2009) Reliability and validity of insomnia diagnoses derived from the Duke Structured Interview for Sleep Disorders.  Sleep, 32(A265).

Edinger, J. D., Wyatt, J. K., Olsen, M. K., Stechuchak, K. M., Carney, C. E., Chiang, A., … Knauss, F. (2009) Reliability and validity of insomnia diagnoses derived from the Duke Structured Interview for Sleep Disorders. Sleep, 32(A265).2013-09-13T20:13:25+00:00

Chung, F., Yegneswaran, B., Liao, P., Chung, S. A., Vairavanathan, S., Islam, S., . . . Shapiro, C. M. (2008). STOP questionnaire: A tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology, 108, 812–821.

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Chung, F., Yegneswaran, B., Liao, P., Chung, S. A., Vairavanathan, S., Islam, S., . . . Shapiro, C. M. (2008). STOP questionnaire: A tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology, 108, 812–821.

Chung, F., Yegneswaran, B., Liao, P., Chung, S. A., Vairavanathan, S., Islam, S., . . . Shapiro, C. M. (2008). STOP questionnaire: A tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology, 108, 812–821.2013-09-13T20:12:48+00:00

Bastien, C. H., Vallières, A., & Morin, C. M. (2001). Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index as an outcome measure for insomnia research. Sleep Medicine, 2(4), 297-307.

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Bastien, C. H., Vallières, A., & Morin, C. M. (2001). Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index as an outcome measure for insomnia research. Sleep Medicine, 2(4), 297-307.

Bastien, C. H., Vallières, A., & Morin, C. M. (2001). Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index as an outcome measure for insomnia research. Sleep Medicine, 2(4), 297-307.2013-09-13T20:12:01+00:00

CMS memo states: Surveyors should consider facilities’ visitation policies for same-sex couples, following US Supreme court striking down DOMA. Posted 7/1/13.

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CMS memo states:  Surveyors should consider facilities' visitation policies for same-sex couples, following US Supreme court striking down DOMA.  Posted 7/1/13.  

CMS memo states: Surveyors should consider facilities’ visitation policies for same-sex couples, following US Supreme court striking down DOMA. Posted 7/1/13.2013-07-01T14:02:46+00:00

“Washington, DC – The newly created federal Commission on Long-Term Care has elected a Chair and Vice Chair, and has scheduled its first meeting for June 27th. Bruce A. Chernof will serve as Commission Chair, with Mark Warshawsky serving as Vice Chair. The Commission was created by the American Taxpayer Relief Act – the so-called “fiscal-cliff” law – to advise Congress on how long-term care can be better provided and financed for the nation’s older adults and people with disabilities, now and in the future.” Read more. Posted 6/18/13.

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"Washington, DC – The newly created federal Commission on Long-Term Care has elected a Chair and Vice Chair, and has scheduled its first meeting for June 27th. Bruce A. Chernof will serve as Commission Chair, with Mark Warshawsky serving as Vice Chair. The Commission was created by the American Taxpayer Relief Act – the so-called “fiscal-cliff” law – to advise Congress on how long-term care can be better provided and financed for the nation’s older adults and people with disabilities, now and in the future."  Read more.  Posted 6/18/13.

“Washington, DC – The newly created federal Commission on Long-Term Care has elected a Chair and Vice Chair, and has scheduled its first meeting for June 27th. Bruce A. Chernof will serve as Commission Chair, with Mark Warshawsky serving as Vice Chair. The Commission was created by the American Taxpayer Relief Act – the so-called “fiscal-cliff” law – to advise Congress on how long-term care can be better provided and financed for the nation’s older adults and people with disabilities, now and in the future.” Read more. Posted 6/18/13.2013-06-18T17:47:05+00:00

“APA leaders join the dialogue at the White House National Conference on Mental Health. APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, cited a need for mental health care to be integral in primary care while on a panel at the White House National Conference on Mental Health on June 3.” Learn more. Posted 6/11/13.

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"APA leaders join the dialogue at the White House National Conference on Mental Health.  APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, cited a need for mental health care to be integral in primary care while on a panel at the White House National Conference on Mental Health on June 3."  Learn more.  Posted 6/11/13.  

“APA leaders join the dialogue at the White House National Conference on Mental Health. APA CEO Norman B. Anderson, PhD, cited a need for mental health care to be integral in primary care while on a panel at the White House National Conference on Mental Health on June 3.” Learn more. Posted 6/11/13.2013-06-11T17:22:00+00:00

President Obama Applauds Commitments to Raise Awareness and Increase Understanding of Mental Health at White House Conference. View the press release. Posted 6/6/13.

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President Obama Applauds Commitments to Raise Awareness and Increase Understanding of Mental Health at White House Conference.  View the press release.  Posted 6/6/13.

President Obama Applauds Commitments to Raise Awareness and Increase Understanding of Mental Health at White House Conference. View the press release. Posted 6/6/13.2013-06-07T16:26:05+00:00

Wharton, T., Shah, A., Scogin, F. R. & Allen, R. S. (2013). Evidence to support the Pikes Peak model: The UA geropsychology education program. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(2), 139-144. DOI: 10.1037/a0032285.

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Wharton, T., Shah, A., Scogin, F. R. & Allen, R. S. (2013). Evidence to support the Pikes Peak model: The UA geropsychology education program. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(2), 139-144. DOI: 10.1037/a0032285.

Wharton, T., Shah, A., Scogin, F. R. & Allen, R. S. (2013). Evidence to support the Pikes Peak model: The UA geropsychology education program. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(2), 139-144. DOI: 10.1037/a0032285.2013-05-31T16:04:35+00:00

The U.S. Congress marked May 2013, Older Americans Month, by recognizing the importance of key pieces of legislation targeting older adults. On Thursday, May 23, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA), the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013 (S. 1028; fact sheet). The Eldercare Workforce Alliance, of which APA is a member, issued a press release and submitted a letter of support for the legislation, highlighting provisions to support family caregivers and strengthen the eldercare workforce. APA Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) staff participated in the OAA Summit on May 23, which is available on video stream, and will continue to work independently and with key coalitions to inform and promote a comprehensive reauthorization of the OAA that addresses the behavioral health, social service, and medical needs of older adults. APA PI-GRO has also been working with key congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate to support the re-introduction of the Positive Aging Act. This critical piece of legislation would significantly improve access to quality mental and behavioral health care for older adults by integrating mental health services in primary care and community settings where older adults reside and receive services. Specifically, the bill would support efforts to develop inter-professional teams of mental health, medical, and social service providers in order to promote an integrated approach to addressing the health and well-being of our nation’s growing, increasingly diverse older adult population. APA will continue to advocate for the introduction and ultimate passage of this critical legislation in the 113th Congress, and will call upon APA members and experts in the field to support the bill as it moves through the legislative process. Nida H. Corry, PhD, Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer; Director, Congressional Fellowship Program; Government Relations Office, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association; [email protected]. Posted 5/30/13

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The U.S. Congress marked May 2013, Older Americans Month, by recognizing the importance of key pieces of legislation targeting older adults. On Thursday, May 23, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA), the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013 (S. 1028; fact sheet). The Eldercare Workforce Alliance, of which APA is a member, issued a press release and submitted a letter of support for the legislation, highlighting provisions to support family caregivers and strengthen the eldercare workforce. APA Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) [...]

The U.S. Congress marked May 2013, Older Americans Month, by recognizing the importance of key pieces of legislation targeting older adults. On Thursday, May 23, Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA), the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013 (S. 1028; fact sheet). The Eldercare Workforce Alliance, of which APA is a member, issued a press release and submitted a letter of support for the legislation, highlighting provisions to support family caregivers and strengthen the eldercare workforce. APA Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) staff participated in the OAA Summit on May 23, which is available on video stream, and will continue to work independently and with key coalitions to inform and promote a comprehensive reauthorization of the OAA that addresses the behavioral health, social service, and medical needs of older adults. APA PI-GRO has also been working with key congressional offices in the U.S. House and Senate to support the re-introduction of the Positive Aging Act. This critical piece of legislation would significantly improve access to quality mental and behavioral health care for older adults by integrating mental health services in primary care and community settings where older adults reside and receive services. Specifically, the bill would support efforts to develop inter-professional teams of mental health, medical, and social service providers in order to promote an integrated approach to addressing the health and well-being of our nation’s growing, increasingly diverse older adult population. APA will continue to advocate for the introduction and ultimate passage of this critical legislation in the 113th Congress, and will call upon APA members and experts in the field to support the bill as it moves through the legislative process. Nida H. Corry, PhD, Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer; Director, Congressional Fellowship Program; Government Relations Office, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association; [email protected]. Posted 5/30/132013-05-30T14:51:37+00:00

Physician definition proposed to include psychologists! Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced S. 1064, legislation to include psychologists in the Medicare “physician” definition. This legislation is a companion bill to (H.R.794), introduced by Illinois’ very own Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky in the House of Representative earlier this year, which currently has 23 cosponsors. Now we need your help to build support for these bills by recruiting cosponsors! Please visit the APAPO Legislative Action Center and send letters to Senators and your local district Representative requesting support as a cosponsor of S.1064 and H.R. 794, respectively. When you contact your Representatives, please edit your correspondence to thank them if the member is currently a cosponsor. A link to the list of current cosponsors can be found below: Current list of Cosponsors Background: Congress Should Pass the Brown and Schakowsky Bill To Include Psychologists in Medicare’s “Physician” Definition Unnecessary physician supervision requirements in the Medicare program are hampering psychologists from providing to Medicare patients their full range of services within state licensure. Congress should pass the Sen. Sherrod Brown (S. 1064) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (H.R. 794) bill to include psychologists in the Medicare “physician” definition. Psychologists are key Medicare mental health providers, delivering nearly half of the psychotherapy services to Medicare beneficiaries in the hospital outpatient setting and more than 70% of the psychotherapy services in the hospital inpatient, partial hospital, and residential care settings. Psychologists also provide the vast majority of mental health testing services, many of which are unique to their training and licensure. The Brown/Schakowsky bill is supported by consumer and provider organizations, including: American Federation of Teachers American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Group Psychotherapy Association American Psychological Association Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. Mental Health America National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare The Brown/Schakowsky bill will allow psychologists to be treated like all other non-physician providers already included in the Medicare physician definition, thereby ending unnecessary physician supervision without increasing Medicare costs. Psychologists provide critical care to beneficiaries in a range of Medicare settings, including the inpatient hospital, psychiatric hospital, hospital outpatient, partial hospital, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, rural health clinic, federally qualified health center, and skilled nursing facility settings. Inclusion of psychologists in the physician definition will provide for a long-overdue reassessment of the services psychologists may provide within licensure without supervision. In inpatient hospital and psychiatric hospital settings, this bill would enhance psychologists’ ability to direct appropriate care for their patients. Psychologists are licensed to assess, diagnose and treat mental and substance use disorders and are already key providers in these settings, but they are often hindered by inappropriate physician supervision of services provided within their licensure. This overdue change would help clarify clinical oversight for hospital patients under the care of psychologists and reduce the administrative burden on hospital staff. In outpatient hospital and community mental health center settings, Medicare patients who would otherwise need inpatient psychiatric care are provided partial hospital services. Psychologists run partial hospital programs in the private health system today—overseeing, supervising and providing treatment—yet Medicare requires that such services must be prescribed by a physician, provided under a written treatment plan established and periodically reviewed by a physician, and furnished while under the care of a physician. If these physician barriers were removed, beneficiaries would have better access to partial hospital services they need. An actuarial analysis of the Brown and Schakowsky bill has determined that including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition will not increase Medicare claims costs. Psychologists already provide their services in settings throughout the program and sufficient provisions will remain in place to ensure that the services psychologists provide are medically necessary and appropriate. Including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition does not make them physicians, but it does remove barriers to the services they provide. Medicare’s physician definition (1861(r) of the Social Security Act) already encompasses non-physician providers. Dentists, podiatrists, optometrists and chiropractors are included in the Medicare physician definition so that they may provide services to the full extent of their licensure. Inclusion of psychologists would not reconstitute them as physicians or expand their scope of practice. Only state licensure law can do that. But as with the other non-physician providers in the definition, psychologists will be able to serve Medicare beneficiaries to the full extent of their licensure. In fact, psychologists are the only doctoral-trained health care practitioners not in the physician definition. As a result, the Medicare program has fallen behind the private insurance market. Many insurers already define “physician” to include not only medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy, but also psychologists and other non-physicians currently in the Medicare physician definition. Including psychologists in the physician definition will particularly help Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas where psychiatrists are not available to provide supervision. Based on a 2007 APAPO study prepared by the Center for Health Policy, Planning and Research at the University of New England, there are 2,943 psychiatrists in non-Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S.—a rate of 5.2 psychiatrists per 100,000 population. There are three times as many psychologists in these areas—8,867 psychologists or a rate of 15.7 psychologists per 100,000 population. The lack of psychiatrists to supervise treatment in the various Medicare settings has stifled the development of mental health services delivery in rural areas. If, for example, a physician is not available to supervise partial hospital services in a rural area, then such services are not provided. Removing unnecessary physician supervision requirements will help remedy rural access to mental health services. Psychologists will be able to provide partial hospital services within their licensure without unnecessary physician oversight while still working with physicians regarding medication and other services beyond their licensure. Congress references the Medicare physician definition in enacting laws to improve beneficiary access to services. Since psychologists are not included, mental health services are too often left behind. For example, Medicare “physicians,” including chiropractors, optometrists and podiatrists, receive a 10% bonus payment for providing services in Health Professional Shortage Areas. By excluding psychologists, mental health services are mostly left out of bonus payments designed to improve Medicare beneficiary access in underserved areas. Also, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act provides for incentive payments to Medicare “physicians,” including chiropractors, optometrists and podiatrists, when they adopt electronic medical records into their practices. With the exclusion of psychologists from these payments, mental health is essentially left out in the development of electronic medical records in the Medicare program. Thanks for your help! Patricia Farrell PhD, Federal Advocacy Coordinator, President, Il Psychological Association Posted 5/30/13

2013-05-30T14:27:43+00:00

Physician definition proposed to include psychologists!  Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced S. 1064, legislation to include psychologists in the Medicare “physician” definition. This legislation is a companion bill to (H.R.794), introduced by Illinois' very own Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky in the House of Representative earlier this year, which currently has 23 cosponsors. Now we need your help to build support for these bills by recruiting cosponsors! Please visit the APAPO Legislative Action Center and send letters to Senators and your local district Representative requesting support as a cosponsor of S.1064 and H.R. 794, respectively. When you contact your Representatives, please [...]

Physician definition proposed to include psychologists! Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced S. 1064, legislation to include psychologists in the Medicare “physician” definition. This legislation is a companion bill to (H.R.794), introduced by Illinois’ very own Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky in the House of Representative earlier this year, which currently has 23 cosponsors. Now we need your help to build support for these bills by recruiting cosponsors! Please visit the APAPO Legislative Action Center and send letters to Senators and your local district Representative requesting support as a cosponsor of S.1064 and H.R. 794, respectively. When you contact your Representatives, please edit your correspondence to thank them if the member is currently a cosponsor. A link to the list of current cosponsors can be found below: Current list of Cosponsors Background: Congress Should Pass the Brown and Schakowsky Bill To Include Psychologists in Medicare’s “Physician” Definition Unnecessary physician supervision requirements in the Medicare program are hampering psychologists from providing to Medicare patients their full range of services within state licensure. Congress should pass the Sen. Sherrod Brown (S. 1064) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (H.R. 794) bill to include psychologists in the Medicare “physician” definition. Psychologists are key Medicare mental health providers, delivering nearly half of the psychotherapy services to Medicare beneficiaries in the hospital outpatient setting and more than 70% of the psychotherapy services in the hospital inpatient, partial hospital, and residential care settings. Psychologists also provide the vast majority of mental health testing services, many of which are unique to their training and licensure. The Brown/Schakowsky bill is supported by consumer and provider organizations, including: American Federation of Teachers American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Group Psychotherapy Association American Psychological Association Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. Mental Health America National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare The Brown/Schakowsky bill will allow psychologists to be treated like all other non-physician providers already included in the Medicare physician definition, thereby ending unnecessary physician supervision without increasing Medicare costs. Psychologists provide critical care to beneficiaries in a range of Medicare settings, including the inpatient hospital, psychiatric hospital, hospital outpatient, partial hospital, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, rural health clinic, federally qualified health center, and skilled nursing facility settings. Inclusion of psychologists in the physician definition will provide for a long-overdue reassessment of the services psychologists may provide within licensure without supervision. In inpatient hospital and psychiatric hospital settings, this bill would enhance psychologists’ ability to direct appropriate care for their patients. Psychologists are licensed to assess, diagnose and treat mental and substance use disorders and are already key providers in these settings, but they are often hindered by inappropriate physician supervision of services provided within their licensure. This overdue change would help clarify clinical oversight for hospital patients under the care of psychologists and reduce the administrative burden on hospital staff. In outpatient hospital and community mental health center settings, Medicare patients who would otherwise need inpatient psychiatric care are provided partial hospital services. Psychologists run partial hospital programs in the private health system today—overseeing, supervising and providing treatment—yet Medicare requires that such services must be prescribed by a physician, provided under a written treatment plan established and periodically reviewed by a physician, and furnished while under the care of a physician. If these physician barriers were removed, beneficiaries would have better access to partial hospital services they need. An actuarial analysis of the Brown and Schakowsky bill has determined that including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition will not increase Medicare claims costs. Psychologists already provide their services in settings throughout the program and sufficient provisions will remain in place to ensure that the services psychologists provide are medically necessary and appropriate. Including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition does not make them physicians, but it does remove barriers to the services they provide. Medicare’s physician definition (1861(r) of the Social Security Act) already encompasses non-physician providers. Dentists, podiatrists, optometrists and chiropractors are included in the Medicare physician definition so that they may provide services to the full extent of their licensure. Inclusion of psychologists would not reconstitute them as physicians or expand their scope of practice. Only state licensure law can do that. But as with the other non-physician providers in the definition, psychologists will be able to serve Medicare beneficiaries to the full extent of their licensure. In fact, psychologists are the only doctoral-trained health care practitioners not in the physician definition. As a result, the Medicare program has fallen behind the private insurance market. Many insurers already define “physician” to include not only medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy, but also psychologists and other non-physicians currently in the Medicare physician definition. Including psychologists in the physician definition will particularly help Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas where psychiatrists are not available to provide supervision. Based on a 2007 APAPO study prepared by the Center for Health Policy, Planning and Research at the University of New England, there are 2,943 psychiatrists in non-Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S.—a rate of 5.2 psychiatrists per 100,000 population. There are three times as many psychologists in these areas—8,867 psychologists or a rate of 15.7 psychologists per 100,000 population. The lack of psychiatrists to supervise treatment in the various Medicare settings has stifled the development of mental health services delivery in rural areas. If, for example, a physician is not available to supervise partial hospital services in a rural area, then such services are not provided. Removing unnecessary physician supervision requirements will help remedy rural access to mental health services. Psychologists will be able to provide partial hospital services within their licensure without unnecessary physician oversight while still working with physicians regarding medication and other services beyond their licensure. Congress references the Medicare physician definition in enacting laws to improve beneficiary access to services. Since psychologists are not included, mental health services are too often left behind. For example, Medicare “physicians,” including chiropractors, optometrists and podiatrists, receive a 10% bonus payment for providing services in Health Professional Shortage Areas. By excluding psychologists, mental health services are mostly left out of bonus payments designed to improve Medicare beneficiary access in underserved areas. Also, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act provides for incentive payments to Medicare “physicians,” including chiropractors, optometrists and podiatrists, when they adopt electronic medical records into their practices. With the exclusion of psychologists from these payments, mental health is essentially left out in the development of electronic medical records in the Medicare program. Thanks for your help! Patricia Farrell PhD, Federal Advocacy Coordinator, President, Il Psychological Association Posted 5/30/132013-05-30T14:27:43+00:00

Balancing Incentive Program: Highlighting State Approaches and Progress. WEBINAR MAY 30 02:00 PM ET – 03:30 PM ET. The Balancing Incentive Program is a time-limited opportunity for states to receive additional federal funding to improve access to home and community-based services and make structural changes. States spending less than 50% of their total long-term services and supports funding on community-based services are eligible. Thirteen states have received awards totaling approximately $1.7 billion. Additional states must apply by Aug. 1, 2014. This webinar will highlight the work of three states that have received awards: Texas, Indiana, and Missouri. States will discuss the application process, requirements, and how they are using the program. Posted 5/21/13.

2013-05-21T17:05:14+00:00

Balancing Incentive Program: Highlighting State Approaches and Progress.   NCOA Webinar MAY 30 02:00 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET.  The Balancing Incentive Program is a time-limited opportunity for states to receive additional federal funding to improve access to home and community-based services and make structural changes.  States spending less than 50% of their total long-term services and supports funding on community-based services are eligible. Thirteen states have received awards totaling approximately $1.7 billion. Additional states must apply by Aug. 1, 2014.  This webinar will highlight the work of three states that have received awards: Texas, Indiana, and Missouri. States will [...]

Balancing Incentive Program: Highlighting State Approaches and Progress. WEBINAR MAY 30 02:00 PM ET – 03:30 PM ET. The Balancing Incentive Program is a time-limited opportunity for states to receive additional federal funding to improve access to home and community-based services and make structural changes. States spending less than 50% of their total long-term services and supports funding on community-based services are eligible. Thirteen states have received awards totaling approximately $1.7 billion. Additional states must apply by Aug. 1, 2014. This webinar will highlight the work of three states that have received awards: Texas, Indiana, and Missouri. States will discuss the application process, requirements, and how they are using the program. Posted 5/21/13.2013-05-21T17:05:14+00:00

Pachana, N. A., Sofronoff, K., Scott, T. & Helmes, E. (2011). Attainment of Competencies in Clinical Psychology Training: Ways Forward in the Australian Context. Australian Psychologist, 46: 67–76. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00029.x

2013-05-20T18:21:28+00:00

Pachana, N. A., Sofronoff, K., Scott, T. & Helmes, E. (2011). Attainment of Competencies in Clinical Psychology Training: Ways Forward in the Australian Context. Australian Psychologist, 46: 67–76. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00029.x

Pachana, N. A., Sofronoff, K., Scott, T. & Helmes, E. (2011). Attainment of Competencies in Clinical Psychology Training: Ways Forward in the Australian Context. Australian Psychologist, 46: 67–76. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00029.x2013-05-20T18:21:28+00:00

Gallagher-Thompson, D. & Cassidy, E. L. (2000), Training Psychologists for Service Delivery in Long-Term Care Settings. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 7: 329–336. doi: 10.1093/clipsy.7.3.329

2013-05-20T18:18:45+00:00

Gallagher-Thompson, D. & Cassidy, E. L. (2000), Training Psychologists for Service Delivery in Long-Term Care Settings. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 7: 329–336. doi: 10.1093/clipsy.7.3.329

Gallagher-Thompson, D. & Cassidy, E. L. (2000), Training Psychologists for Service Delivery in Long-Term Care Settings. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 7: 329–336. doi: 10.1093/clipsy.7.3.3292013-05-20T18:18:45+00:00

Helmes, E. & Gee, S. (2000), Development of a Training Program in Clinical Geropsychology. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 19: 113–117. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2000.tb00160.x

2013-05-20T18:17:03+00:00

Helmes, E. & Gee, S. (2000), Development of a Training Program in Clinical Geropsychology. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 19: 113–117. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2000.tb00160.x

Helmes, E. & Gee, S. (2000), Development of a Training Program in Clinical Geropsychology. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 19: 113–117. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2000.tb00160.x2013-05-20T18:17:03+00:00

Karel, M. J., Gatz, M. & Smyer, M. A. (2012). Aging and mental health in the decade ahead: What psychologists need to know. American Psychologist, 67, 184-198.

2013-05-17T19:53:28+00:00

Karel, M. J., Gatz, M. & Smyer, M. A. (2012). Aging and mental health in the decade ahead: What psychologists need to know. American Psychologist, 67, 184-198.

Karel, M. J., Gatz, M. & Smyer, M. A. (2012). Aging and mental health in the decade ahead: What psychologists need to know. American Psychologist, 67, 184-198.2013-05-17T19:53:28+00:00

National Council on Aging webinar: Using Social Media to Advance Your Mission and Program Reach. May 29, 2013; 03:00 PM ET – 04:30 PM ET.

2013-05-07T19:45:33+00:00

National Council on Aging webinar: Using Social Media to Advance Your Mission and Program Reach. May 29, 2013;  03:00 PM ET - 04:30 PM ET.  Events are archived on the NCOA website.

National Council on Aging webinar: Using Social Media to Advance Your Mission and Program Reach. May 29, 2013; 03:00 PM ET – 04:30 PM ET.2013-05-07T19:45:33+00:00

May is National Mental Health Month! Read the Presidential Proclamation. “… I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2013 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise mental health awareness and continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives.” Posted 5-2-13.

2013-05-02T14:49:29+00:00

May is National Mental Health Month!  Read the Presidential Proclamation. "... I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2013 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise mental health awareness and continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives."   Posted 5-2-13.  

May is National Mental Health Month! Read the Presidential Proclamation. “… I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2013 as National Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise mental health awareness and continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives.” Posted 5-2-13.2013-05-02T14:49:29+00:00

Chodosh, J., Edelen, M. O., Buchanan, J. L., Yosef, J. A., Ouslander, J. G., Berlowitz, D. R. et al. (2008). Nursing Home Assessment of Cognitive Impairment: Development and Testing of a Brief Instrument of Mental Status. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56, 2069-2075.

2013-04-22T01:05:12+00:00

Chodosh, J., Edelen, M. O., Buchanan, J. L., Yosef, J. A., Ouslander, J. G., Berlowitz, D. R. et al. (2008). Nursing Home Assessment of Cognitive Impairment: Development and Testing of a Brief Instrument of Mental Status. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56, 2069-2075.  *Note:  the BIMS is a required part of the MDS-3.0 completed in all nursing homes.

Chodosh, J., Edelen, M. O., Buchanan, J. L., Yosef, J. A., Ouslander, J. G., Berlowitz, D. R. et al. (2008). Nursing Home Assessment of Cognitive Impairment: Development and Testing of a Brief Instrument of Mental Status. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56, 2069-2075.2013-04-22T01:05:12+00:00

Palmore, E., Kunkel, S. & Whittington, F. (Eds.) (2009). The international handbook on aging: Current research and developments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABL-CLIO.

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Palmore, E., Kunkel, S. & Whittington, F. (Eds.) (2009). The international handbook on aging: Current research and developments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABL-CLIO.

Palmore, E., Kunkel, S. & Whittington, F. (Eds.) (2009). The international handbook on aging: Current research and developments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABL-CLIO.2023-10-23T20:27:11+00:00
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