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Functional Gains for Stroke Survivors in Response to Functional Electrical Stimulation

Janis J. Daly

For those with persistent gait and upper limb deficits after stroke, it is difficult to obtain recovery of motor control and functional capability in response to standard care methods.

Approach to the Management of Dementia-Related Behavioural Problems

Michael J. Passmore

Dementia-related behavioural problems are common and debilitating. The assessment and management of these problems can be challenging.

The Aging Liver

Arthur Everitt et al.

The liver undergoes substantial changes in structure and function in old age. There are age-related changes in liver mass, blood flow, and hepatocyte and sinusoidal cell morphology.

Information Communication Technology-Enabled Health Care at Home

Simon Brownsell et al.

Management of Patients with Ascites

Andres Cardenasc et al.

Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. In over 80% of cases, it is a result of cirrhosis.

Clinician’s Role in the Documentation of Elder Mistreatment

Elizabeth Pham et al.

Muscle Cramps in Older Adults

David R.P. Guay

Symptomatic muscle cramps in older adults can be extremely painful and seriously compromise health-related quality of life.

Intra-articular Corticosteroids in Osteoarthritis

Stephen M. Campbell et al.

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability among older adults. Treatment of the symptoms involves multiple modalities, including exercise, physical measures such as braces or canes, analgesics, and sometimes surgery.

Orthostatic Hypotension Screening in Older Adults Taking Antihypertensive Agents

Kenneth M. Madden

Orthostatic hypotension (OH), while not itself a disease, is an important physical finding in the setting of unexplained syncope or falls.

Adherence to Medication in Patients with Dementia: Problems and Solutions

Daniel J. Brauner

Lack of adherence is a major reason for the failure of medical therapies and is an especially important and sometimes underappreciated issue for the growing number of people with dementia.

Canes & Walkers: A Practical Guide to Prescribing

Robert Lam MD, MS, CCFP, FCFP et al.

Letter to the Editor, June 2009

Judith Glaser et al.

I must congratulate Glaser and Rolita on covering an important and challenging area of medication practice in the March 2009 issue of Geriatrics & Aging.