Archive for November, 2009
Caring for the Elderly
Geriatricians are not adequately compensated for the time that they take in caring and addressing their patient’s complex medical, psychological and social needs. As a result, this specialized field of medicine is not attracting enough physicians to care for our rapidly growing senior population. Learn more in this article from The Boston Globe.
Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues
We at Basic American Medical would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that the holiday season is sometimes difficult for elderly people. Seniors may spend time thinking about how quickly time has passed or they are missing a loved one. This helpful article from Health [...]
Congress Targets Senior Abuse
This article from The Los Angeles Times discusses how lawmakers are now taking steps to fight against elder abuse. One of the first steps needed is to launch a nationwide program of background checks for people that care for the elderly.
Healthcare Industry Accounts for 8% of U.S. Carbon Dioxide Output
The University of Chicago researchers have discovered that the American Healthcare Industry accounts for nearly a tenth of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions. What improvements can be made to the healthcare sector in order to reduce the overall impact on the environment ? This article from Healthcare Design .
GeckoSystems Elder Care Robot Trials Begun
GeckoSystems in Conyers, GA has begun the evaluation trials of its fully autonomous personal companion home care robot. Read this article from Market Wire to learn all that the CareBot can do.
Caregivers Monitor Elderly Christmas Shopping
Elderly people with some form of dementia or memory loss may lose money during the Holiday Season from gimmicks and sales. This article from Suite 101 lists places a senior person is likely to overspend.
Alzheimer’s Dementia and Memory Loss
This article from Suite 101 discusses and outlines the book Alzheimer’s Dementia and Memory Loss: Straight Talk for Families and Caregivers written by Monica Vest Wheeler. The wisdom for this book is provided not only by the author but by the caregivers and patients that have lived through the experiences of this disease.
Debate on Chronic Pain left largely out of the Loop
Read this article from The Gloucester Times to discover just how much chronic pain has been undertreated by the medical community.
Staff Retention and Resident Longevity: Are they Related ?
Consistency creates a positive environment for residents and staff. Read this article from Long-Term Living to discover the importance of allowing staff to visit with the residents and to know them personally.
Week in Review: November 13, 2009
We at Basic American Medical would like to bring to you some of the most interesting news in long-term care this week from AHCA/NCAL Gazette.
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