Archive for September, 2009

According to a New Report, More than 35 Million People have Dementia Worldwide

According to a New Report, More than 35 Million People have Dementia Worldwide

This article from Long-Term Living discusses the impact of dementia and links to the 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report.

Neil Moore Eases Long Distance Caregiver Stress with Connect 4 Healthcare

Neil Moore Eases Long Distance Caregiver Stress with Connect 4 Healthcare

Connect 4 Healthcare is a inexpensive web-service founded in 2008 by Neil Moore which enables long-term care providers to improve resident care and the family experience by dramatically improving communication using modern technologies.  This article and Podcast from Inside Elder Care.

Sheldon Krechman and Peacemaker Corps - Seniors Rescuing At-Risk Youth

Sheldon Krechman and Peacemaker Corps - Seniors Rescuing At-Risk Youth

Here is an article and Podcast from Inside Elder Care that educates us about a successful program which instrumentally trains seniors to mentor and teach at-risk youth to use words instead of violence.

Architectural Considerations when planning for an Overbuild

Architectural Considerations when planning for an Overbuild

Here are some architectural functions and features to be considered when planning a building expansion project.  This article from Healthcare Building Ideas.

Dare to be Daring ?  Color or Non-Color to enhance the Patient Room ?

Dare to be Daring ? Color or Non-Color to enhance the Patient Room ?

This article from Healthcare Design discusses design tools and the importance of the overall design theme used in healthcare facilities.

The Effects of Falls

The Effects of Falls

This article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management discusses the medical conditions that cause imbalance and dizziness and the importance of regular screening.

Readers Applaud Driver’s Good Sense

Readers Applaud Driver’s Good Sense

This article from Massachusetts Wicked Local tells the story about Rachel Cyr and her wise and brave decision to voluntarily give up driving at age 81.

Spinal Fluid could contain key to accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Spinal Fluid could contain key to accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Scientists at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have discovered a substance in spinal fluid that could be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s.  Read the research in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Steven Aldrich Advances Brain Fitness at Posit Science

Steven Aldrich Advances Brain Fitness at Posit Science

Posit Science helps adults improve cognitive performance and enhance quality of life by use of brain fitness software.  Learn more in this article from Inside Elder Care.

Misperceptions about “What Hospice Is”

Misperceptions about “What Hospice Is”

This article from Tender Loving Eldercare discusses and explains the common misperceptions about Hospice Care.