Archive for February, 2009
The 40/70 Rule
If you’re 40, and/or your parents are 70 then it is time to speak to them about certain senior topics. Read this article and watch a video from Home Instead to learn some conversation starters and communication tips.
Cost of Long-Term Care Services vary widely by Region
According to research commissioned by financial security company Northwestern Mutual, there are many Americans that are paying close to seven times more for long-term care services in certain regions of the country than others. This article from PR Newswire.
LTC A Key Part of Retirement Planning
Discussing the high cost of long-term care for seniors will be a crucial part of the debate for health-care reform in congress. In 2008 the average yearly cost for a private nursing home was $76,285 this according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read this article from Financial Advisor to learn more.
Get Your Loved One’s Memories Professionally Recorded onto a DVD
This article from Gilbert Guide tells us about a company that professionally films a family’s history thru personal interviews. This is a wonderful way to preserve a loved one’s life story.
An Aging Population brings new challenges to the world of therapy
Discover in this article from The Indianapolis Star the special challenges that face speech-language pathologists and physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists that are working toward improving the quality of life for seniors.
Fewer Care Facilities use Restraints for Elderly Residents
Restraint use for residents has decreased in nursing homes mainly due to the staff use of products that can help to prevent falls or lessen their severity such as lower beds, padded flooring, non-skid sole socks and non-slip chair seat covers. This article from USA Today.
Up the Money Spent on Alzheimer’s Research
The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding conferences in Washington and Long Island next month to urge Congress and the Obama Administration to understand the need for more funding for research of this incurable disease. This article from News Day.
What is a Hearing Ear Dog ?
These types of service dogs alert their handler of certain sounds such as: alarm clocks, timers, fire alarms, phone, and the door. Read this blog Life with a Hearing Dog to learn more about these amazing service dogs and link to related sites.
The Other Incontinence
There are 5.5 million Americans that suffer from fecal incontinence. This has a terrible impact on the quality of life for patients and their caregivers. Proper diagnosis and treatment are needed to greatly improve this situation. Article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management.
An Emergency Situation
Nursing home residents make an annual 147.2 Emergency Room Visits per hundred residents, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. Read this article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management to learn the reasons that cause this problem and suggested solutions.
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