FALL 2006
Chronic Conditions in Later Life

OUR GUEST EDITOR: Gregg Warshaw Introduction Advances and Challenges in Care of Older People with Chronic Illness. By Gregg Warshaw Hypertension in Later Life The most commonly reported symptom: "None." By Mark A. Supiano Coronary Artery Disease in Later Life A model case for patient-centered care. By Jennifer L.Kraschnewski, Karen P. Alexander, and Eric D. Peterson Heart Failure in Older People The illness most costly to Medicare. By Sabu Thomas and Michael W. Rich Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Later Life Therapy can improve quality of life. By Sidney S. Braman Diabetes Mellitus in Later Life Effective prevention and treatment already exist. But how to implement them? By Peter Pompei Cancer in the Older Person New treatments and a different philosophy. By Lodovico Balducci Prostate Disease in Later Life The screening debate, guidelines, and recommendations. By Lisa J. Granville Parkinson's Disease in Later Life A much brighter outlook. By Adam D. Simmons and Daniel Tarsy Osteoporosis in Later Life A major public health problem. By Lorraine M. Stone and Kenneth W. Lyles
		Chronic Oral Disease and Disability in Later Life Postponed tooth loss: A success that brings new problems. By Kenneth Shay Chronic Pain in Later Life Elders are less likely to complain. By Saritha Dodla and William L. Lyons Collaborative Treatment for Older Patients in Primary Care Planning Practice innovations. By Martin Levine, Elizabeth A. Phelan, Benjamin H. K. Balderson, and Edward H. Wagner Transitional Care in Later Life: Improve the Move Models for managing a vulnerable time. By Sandra A. Chalmers and Eric A. Coleman PACE: A Model for Providing Comprehensive Healthcare for Frail Elders Coordination of the full spectrum of services. By Laura Trice Chronically Me Living with chronic illness. By W. Andrew Achenbaum

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