Archive for October, 2009
Week in Review: October 16, 2009
We at Basic American Comfort would like to bring to you the most interesting news in long-term care this week from AHCA/NCAL Gazette.
A Look at Health Care Plans in Congress
This article from the Associated Press explains the various health care proposals that are being reviewed by both the House and the Senate.
Nursing Homes Show Improvement Despite Bleak overall Healthcare Picture
This article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News discusses the 2009 State Scorecard on Health System Performance which shows a increase of quality care improvements in nursing homes.
Meet Baxter a Hospice Therapy Dog
Here is a beautiful video that illustrates how a special therapy dog can provide such “comfort care” to a hospice patient. Read this blog from Tender Loving Eldercare and view the video of Baxter.
Shingles Raises Stroke Risk: Study
Researchers have found that adults with the skin disease shingles, especially when effected around the eyes, seem to be at a higher risk for stroke. Learn more in this article from Health Day.
So do you think you’ve got swine flu ? Now there’s help at the click of your computer mouse.
This story from Fox News informs us about a interactive website that is offered to help people decide how bad their flu case really is.
America’s Best Nursing Homes: How we Decide
Did you know that approximately 3.2 million Americans a year will spend some time in a nursing home ? This article from U.S. News and World Report informs us of their new website “America’s Best Nursing Homes”. This useful tool will help you find the right choice from the nation’s more than 15,500 homes.
Dad’s Hospice Experience
Here is the second part of a series of blogs written by Linda Abbit founder of Tender Loving Eldercare. Linda shares with us her family’s experiences with dealing with end-of-life issues and hospice care.
Taking your Feet for Granted ? Meet Ray Margiano, Founder of Foot Solutions and Leader in Elder Care
Learn about this innovative retailer of proper-fitting and high performance shoes from this article and podcast by Inside Elder Care.
Report Examines Quality Improvements in U.S. Nursing Homes
The article from Long-Term Living discusses and links to a comprehensive report that examines the quality trends and positive evolution in the nation’s nursing homes.
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