Archive for August, 2009
The Doctor is in; the Diagnosis is out
Here is a blog by Townonline.com that discusses a book written by Dr. Lisa Sanders which talks about how physicians today rely to heavily on test results and not enough time is spent talking to their patients in order to get a thorough medical history before making a diagnosis.
Former Boxer, 98, Keeps ‘Em Laughing at Middletown Nursing Home
Ninety-eight year old Victor Galanto has been volunteering at Middlesex Health Care Center in Connecticut for twenty years. Victor volunteers Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to noon. Read this inspiring story from Courant.com.
Week in Review: August 21, 2009
Here is a round-up of some of the most interesting news in Long-Term Care from AHCA/NCAL Gazette.
Officials may recommend 3 Flu Shots
This article from The Los Angeles Times informs us that top national and local health officials are cautioning the public that two shots will be needed for the Swine Flu and a third shot for the seasonal flu.
Indiana Lawmakers study GPS tracking for Dementia Patients
Should GPS Tracking Systems, similar to to the devices used to monitor criminals on home detention, be used on patients with dementia ? This is the issue that a Indiana legislative committee is reviewing. This article from Courier-Journal.com.
Georgia Seniors enter Nursing Homes later thanks to Nutrition Program
This article from The Daily Citizen informs us about the success of Georgia’s Division of Aging Services nutrition wellness program for seniors.
FDA Warns about use of certain Glucose Monitoring Strips
Read about the public health notification issued by the FDA regarding the use of certain glucose monitoring strips that can show false results in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Demonstration Project to Reward Nursing Homes that Provide High-Quality Care
Read this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News to learn about the nearly 200 nursing homes that are participating in a program that will pay them for improving the quality of care in their facility.
The Independence Cart
Here is a blog from Long-Term Living that informs us about the importance of having a means by which residents can purchase items such as: stationary, pens, phone cards, personal care items, and even order a birthday present for a grandchild.
Upgrade Resident Satisfaction with these Cool Technologies
Here are a few new tech products that will help LTC providers to be able to spend more time with patients instead of pushing papers. This article from Long-Term Living.
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