Archive for January, 2009
Prognosis Poor for Health Monitoring Technology
This article written by Laurie M. Orlov for Gilbert Guide assesses the level and amount of technology that is currently being used by health care providers and seniors.
Go Green & Save Money on Adult Diapers in One Simple Step
Here are some very useful cost-effective tips for incontinence management. This helpful article from Gilbert Guide.
Audit: More bad Accounting in Veterans Health Care
This Government Accountability Office has reported that the VA’s long-term care budget plan for the rehabilitation of veterans in nursing homes, hospices and community centers is flawed. Costs have been understated by millions of dollars. Read this article from The Associated Press to learn why.
Nursing Home Groups offer solutions for U.S. Economic Recovery
The American Health Care Association and Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care have developed a four-point plan they believe will stimulate the economy and boost job growth. Learn about this plan in an article from McKnights Long-Term Care News.
Oh-So-Cold Temperatures Plague Older People
The American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health and Aging warns us about three winter-related dangers faced by seniors. They are: Hypothermia, Frostbite and Falls. This article from The Washington Post informs us how to avoid and reduce the risk of these dangers.
How a Stroke Occurs
Do you know what causes a stroke ? What happens to the body ? Read this article from Inside Assisted Living and link to a video to answer these questions.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Help Seniors Keep Disabilities at Bay
A new study from UCLA has shown that light to moderate drinking among healthy seniors could reduce their odds of developing physical problems that would affect common tasks such as walking, dressing and grooming. Read this article from Long-Term Living.
Obama: Rubber Meets the Road
The Long-Term Care Industry is now watching and waiting to see when President Obama will start working toward accomplishing the LTC goals from his campaign website. Read these goals in an article from Long-Term Care News
Drug Making’s Move Abroad Causes Concern
China and India produce the critical ingredients for most antibiotics and other crucial medicines used for diabetes and high blood pressure. Read this article from The New York Times which discusses the concerns and problems with using foreign plants to produce our medicines.
Using Social Networking to Research Assisted Living Staff
You can learn a lot about someone by viewing their profile on social networking sites such as Facebook and Linkedin. One could use this information to validate experience and qualifications of staff members at an Assisted Living Facility. This article from Inside Assisted Living.
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