Archive for April, 2009
A Little-Known VA Benefit: Long-Term Care Aid for Vets and Surviving Spouses
This article from Veterans Today explains a benefit that is offered to help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for a variety of medical expenses and long-term care costs.
FDA requires additional labeling for over-the-counter drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has implemented a new rule for the makers of over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers to relabel their products to include warnings about potential safety risks. Read the reasons why in this article from The Los Angeles Times.
Bond Triumphs over Illness
This inspiring story is about 92 year old Rose Littrell who suffers with Alzheimer’s and her childrens’ journey. This article from Post Star.
Medical Treatment vs. Quality of Life for Our Aging Parents
This blog from Tender Loving Eldercare challenges us to really think about and seriously consider the medical choices that are made for the care of our elderly loved ones.
Baby Boomers will change Nursing Home Care…For Better or Worse
This article from Health News Digest discusses the profound effect that the Baby Boomer Population has on the long-term care industry.
Swine Flu
There are 40 confirmed cases of Swine Influenza in the United States. Read this article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn the everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
Gait-Monitoring Wireless Sensors in Development for Elderly
Researchers at the University of Virginia are working toward developing a wireless body sensor network that monitors a nursing home residents’ gait. This type of technology will allow geriatricians to accurately acess gait problems in seniors so they will be able to provide the necessary interventions before a fall occurs. This article from Long-Term Living.
Think memory worsens with age ? Then yours probably will
A study by researchers at North Carolina University and psychology professor Dr. Tom Hess shows that older adults’ ability to remember can significantly suffer when affected by negative stereotypes. Review the study findings in this article from Long-Term Living.
Week in Review: April 24, 2009
We at Basic American Comfort would like to bring to you a round-up of the most interesting news in long-term care this week.
Stroke Recovery
This article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management explains how a stroke affects the body and what steps therapists can take to help a stroke patient recover.
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