Archive for November, 2009
Don’t be a Target for Phony Charities
The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving. Many phony charities target seniors. Read this blog by Wicked Local from Massachusetts to find out the five questions you should ask before choosing a charity.
Contests for Caregivers during National Caregivers Month - November 2009
November 2009 National Caregivers Month is a time to recognise and show our appreciation for family caregivers. This article from Tender Loving Eldercare informs us of what we can do to shine the spotlight on these special giving people.
Watch the Walk and Prevent a Fall
This article from The New York Times educates us on the use of wearable and wireless sensors embedded in carpets to measure a person’s walking speed, stride length, step width and body sway - which are all variables in assessing the risk of falling.
Chronically Ill ? Researchers say give up Hope
Is there a “dark side of hope” for patients who are chronically ill ? This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News discusses the study results of patients who have accepted their medical conditions to be permanent and those who had hope to get well and their happiness levels.
Thinking Inside of the Box
This very informative article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management discusses redesigning existing spaces in order to avoid the cost and risks of new construction.
Senate Pressing Insurers on the Amount of Premiums they Spend on Care
How much of each dollar spent on insurance premiums actually pays doctors and hospital bills ? Find out in this article from The New York Times.
Caregiving During a Season of Cheer
Caregivers have high demands on their time and emotions. Here is a very helpful article from My Care Community that outlines how to balance the holiday season.
New Group help U.S. Monitor Safety of Swine Flu Vaccine
A group of independent health experts have been appointed to track the safety of the H1N1 vaccine. Learn about the initial reports in this article from The Associated Press.
Aging Population provides hope for Job Seekers
Three million new jobs are forecasted to be produced by 2016 from the health care industry. Many of these jobs will be in long-term care. Learn more in this article from The Star Press.
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