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Would You Seek Treatment From a Centenarian Physician?
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
End-of-Life Care: Law, Ethical Principles, and Jewish Medical Ethics
04/10/2018
Kenneth R. Cohen, PharmD, PhD, BCGP; Zvi G. Loewy, PhD; Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, JD, MS, LLM
Consistent with appropriate clinical practice and professional regulations, Jewish medical ethics espouses beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy. 
Consistent with appropriate clinical practice and professional regulations, Jewish medical ethics espouses beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and autonomy. 
Consistent with appropriate...
04/10/2018
Annals of Long-Term Care
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The Difficulty of Defining Consent in Older Adults with Dementia
03/14/2016
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical issues surrounding the question of whether individuals with dementia are able to provide consent and how long-term care providers can best protect their residents while respecting their autonomy.
The author discusses the ethical...
03/14/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
The Ethical Responsibility of Health Care Providers to Provide Treatment to Smokers
12/18/2015
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Helen Senderovich, MD
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Ethical and Legal Implications of Pacemaker Withdrawal Toward the End of Life
10/28/2015
Daphna Grossman, CCFP, FCFP; Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
It is important to understand the psychology behind such decisions, the ethical principles and legal parameters
It is important to understand the psychology behind such decisions, the ethical principles and legal parameters
It is important to understand...
10/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
What is Our Ethical Responsibility to Treat Smokers? Drawing a Line Between Physician and Patient
04/02/2015
Helen Senderovich, MD
Smokers who undergo certain medical procedures often experience poorer outcomes, resulting in increased healthcare costs. 
Smokers who undergo certain medical procedures often experience poorer outcomes, resulting in increased healthcare costs. 
Smokers who undergo certain...
04/02/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
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What Is Our Ethical Duty to Malingerers?
11/10/2011
Diane Chau, MD, FACP; Christianne Bishop, MD
In the elderly, psychiatric disorders are often attributed to conditions associated with aging, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.
In the elderly, psychiatric disorders are often attributed to conditions associated with aging, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.
In the elderly, psychiatric...
11/10/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Assault as Treatment: Mythology of CPR in End-of-Life Dementia Care
05/16/2011
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Physicians who refuse a family member’s request to perform unwarranted CPR risk becoming the center of media, legal, and disciplinary scrutiny.
Physicians who refuse a family member’s request to perform unwarranted CPR risk becoming the center of media, legal, and disciplinary scrutiny.
Physicians who refuse a family...
05/16/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Sexuality in Long-Term Care: Ethics and Action
09/05/2008
Marcia Sokolowski, MA, PhD(c); Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Introduction Given the “home-like” atmosphere that long-term care facilities are often committed to creating, plus the ideological stance that provision of a rich and meaningful experience entails addressing sexual desires and needs, an...
Introduction Given the “home-like” atmosphere that long-term care facilities are often committed to creating, plus the ideological stance that provision of a rich and meaningful experience entails addressing sexual desires and needs, an...
Introduction Given the...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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The Ethical Principle of Justice: The Purveyor of Equality
09/05/2008
Cathy Wagner, RN, MSN, MBA, CLNC; Fred M. Feinsod, MD, DSc, MPH, CMD
Authors present a case of how the ethical principle of justice is violated in a long-term care facility, involving the rights of staff vs residents.
Authors present a case of how the ethical principle of justice is violated in a long-term care facility, involving the rights of staff vs residents.
Authors present a case of how...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms are Central and Treatable in Alzheimer Disease Care
12/17/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer disease are now widely viewed as core, treatable features of dementia rather than side effects, and experts say the field is shifting toward earlier recognition and more person-centered care, according...
Neuropsychiatric symptoms in...
12/17/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Fine Particulate Air Pollution Linked to Greater Alzheimer Neuropathology, Study Finds
12/16/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA Neurology links higher exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) with more severe Alzheimer-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
Research published in JAMA...
12/16/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Agitation Monitoring in Alzheimer Disease: Passive Sensing Shows Early but Limited Promise
12/11/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the expanding role of passive sensing technologies to assess subjective experiences—including agitation, sadness, and anhedonia—in persons living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). As traditional...
A recent study highlights the...
12/11/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Updated Early Alzheimer Care Pathway Aims to Improve Timely Diagnosis and Treatment in the US
12/04/2025
Hannah Musick
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Care Pathway outlines scalable, system-wide strategies to improve timely diagnosis, integrate emerging biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, and streamline care coordination across US health systems.
A new Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
12/04/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Gabapentin Enacarbil Lowers Nighttime Agitation in Dementia Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome
11/26/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that treating restless legs syndrome with gabapentin enacarbil can significantly reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in older adults with Alzheimer disease–related dementia.
A randomized trial shows that...
11/26/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Widespread Misunderstanding of Agitation in Alzheimer Dementia Leaves US Caregivers Struggling
11/20/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that widespread misunderstanding of agitation in Alzheimer dementia is leaving millions of US caregivers emotionally drained, isolated, and struggling without adequate clinical support.
A national survey reveals that...
11/20/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Medical Cannabis Certifications for Alzheimer Disease Agitation Decline in Recreational States
11/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state medical cannabis programs found that Alzheimer disease (AD) and agitation associated with dementia remain qualifying conditions in 19 of 38 states. Despite this widespread policy inclusion, AD-related...
A 2024–2025 review of U.S. state...
11/10/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Agitated Behaviors in Alzheimer Disease Strongly Linked to Caregiver Burden in US Survey
11/07/2025
Hannah Musick
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that nearly all individuals with Alzheimer disease exhibit agitated behaviors, which are strongly linked to increased caregiver burden, anxiety, depression, and reduced work productivity.
A US caregiver survey found that...
11/07/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Brexpiprazole Shows Consistent Efficacy Across Subgroups in Alzheimer-Related Agitation
10/30/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2 or 3 mg/day of brexpiprazole consistently reduces agitation symptoms across nearly all subgroups of patients with Alzheimer dementia.
A pooled analysis finds that 2...
10/30/2025
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
Would You Seek Treatment From a Centenarian Physician?
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
Would You Seek Treatment From a Centenarian Physician?
02/06/2023
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
The Ethical Responsibility of Health Care Providers to Provide Treatment to Smokers
12/18/2015
Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC; Helen Senderovich, MD
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is any ethical rationale upon which physicians could refuse treatment if a patient is unwilling to stop tobacco use. 
Authors discuss whether there is...
12/18/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care

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