In this week's LTC Connection, we're taking a look at an intriguing study that linked apple juice to a reduction in some Alzheimer's symptoms. We also wanted to tell you about our comprehensive line of ostomy care products and encourage you to share your thoughts on the QIS with us.

A new study published in the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (AJADD) found that apple juice can help soften the anxiety, agitation and delusions common among people with moderate to advanced Alzheimer's disease. During the study, institutionalized Alzheimer's patients were given four ounces of apple juice twice a day for a month. After 30 days, caregivers didn't notice any improvement in the patients' dementia symptoms, but they did see improved behavioral and psychotic symptoms. Specifically, there was 27% improvement, mainly in the areas of anxiety, agitation and delusions. The study's authors say that their results support the use of nutritional-based approaches to help delay the onset of Alzheimer's as well as other dementias. To view the full study (it's available as a free download for a limited time only) click here. Everything that has been featured in LTC Connection is archived on ltc.promedsupply.com! Looking for a story from a few issues back? The convenient search feature puts what you're looking for right at your fingertips. The site also has links to Embrace magazine, our blog and our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We also added a link atop every LTC Connection Newsletter to make the site easy to access. In this section of LTC Connection, we're shining a spotlight on ProMed products that have earned rave reviews from our customers. This week, we're featuring our Ostomy Care category. ProMed offers a full line of ostomy care products to help improve both quality of care and quality of life for residents living with an ostomy. Our featured products include ostomy pouches, wafers, pastes, powders, deodorizers, belts and other accessories from manufacturers such as Convatec, Hollister and Coloplast. If you're a registered user on promedsupply.com, you can view items in this category by clicking on Online Catalog and then selecting Ostomy Care. If you're not registered on the site yet, your ProMed Customer Care Professional will be happy to get you set up. The Quality Indicator Survey, or QIS, is being rolled out across the country, and it's bringing with it a lot of worry and confusion. ProMed is currently developing a QIS resource for our customers, and we want to know which aspects of the QIS concern you most. By clicking here, you can provide valuable feedback that will aid us in developing a QIS tool that answers your questions and meets your needs. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts with us!