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Vol. 30, No. 3, June/July 2024
Beyond Words: Navigating Pain in Dementia 
By John V. Rider, PhD, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, ATP, and Jessica M. Galilo, OTD-S
Those with dementia who have difficulty communicating verbally may have difficulty expressing pain they are experiencing. Evidence suggests that 60% to 80% of patients in skilled nursing facilities experience daily pain. This article suggests ways in which case managers can recognize symptoms of pain even in those unable to communicate effectively with caregivers. It answers the question: What clues are available to determine pain in dementia patients?
Loneliness is Deadly
By Judith R. Sands, BSN, MSL, RN, CPHRM, ARM, CCM, CPHQ
Chronic loneliness and social isolation, which affect all age groups, increase the risk of developing dementia, heart disease, and stroke. Although loneliness and social isolation are related, loneliness is a subjective internal state that results from perceived isolation or unmet needs. How can the case manager help patients who are lonely? This article explores some of the assessment skills needed to identify loneliness and suggestions for how to help patients/clients who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
Understanding Clinical Trials: Part 2
By Gary Wolfe, RN, CCM, FCM
Part 2 of the series about clinical trials (see the April/May issue for Part 1) focuses on the nuts and bolts of clinical trials, the different types and how they work, and where case managers fit in by working with patients to find clinical trials, explaining how specific types of clinical trials work, and discussing the pros and cons of joining a clinical trial so patients can make informed decisions
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Loneliness: Implications for Case Managers
From the Executive Editor
Case Managers: Own Your Vital Role in Social Determinants of Health
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The Future of Health Care Powered by Case Management
News from CCMC and CDMS
Managing An Aging Workforce: Creativity and Flexibility Lead to More Opportunities
Case Manager Insights
Networking and the Benefits of LinkedIn
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