Archive for September, 2009
Pianist Shares Music at Nursing Home
Here is an inspiring and heartwarming story of how Nettie De Jong is making a difference at a Iowa nursing home by volunteering to play piano for the residents and staff. This story from Sioux City Journal.
Ergonomics for Healthier Staff
Ergonomics applies science to workplace design in order to increase worker productivity while lowering fatigue, discomfort and the risk for injury. Learn more in this article from Healthcare Design.
Karlsberger Announces Completion of Research Lab
This New York Stem Cell Core Facility will pursue research work in vascular biology, genetics and oncology. Learn more in this article from Healthcare Design.
Silver Solutions for Infection Control
Basic American Medical has introduced a new line of long-term care beds which provides a antimicrobial surface protection for the life of the bed deck and all painted surfaces.
Colorado Business created by Doctor to help Long-Term Care Providers
Learn how this Colorado based company “Mobile Physicians Technologies” provides an advanced technology system that will help to improve the quality of care for seniors by reading this article from dBusinessNews.com.
Safe Roads Now
Safe Roads Now is a coalition comprised of elder advocates, medical professionals, and law enforcement who are calling for a comprehensive solution to greatly improve road safety which will focus primarily on a individuals ability and not age. Learn more in this article from AARP.
Many Doctors unknowingly prescribe drugs “Off Label”
“Off-label” is the practice of prescribing medication in ways that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Learn more in this article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News.
When Aging Parents can no longer care for their Pets
Who will care for a elderly person’s pet if they become ill, have a hospital stay or must move into a long-term care facility ? This type of situation is discussed in this article from Tender Loving Eldercare.
Boys Club pays Visit to Nursing Home for Grandparents Day
Read about a special visit that was received at a Georgia Nursing Home on Grandparent’s Day in this article from WALB.COM.
Most Hospice Services in Nursing Homes fail to meet Medicare Requirements
This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News discusses the reports from the Office of the Inspector General and the Department of Health and Human Services which show that most of the hospice care in nursing homes provided to Medicare beneficiaries do not meet Medicare requirements.
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