Archive for December, 2009
Eve Stern of “SNAP for Seniors” Tackles Ethics in Eldercare
Eve Stern is CO-CEO and Founder of “SNAP for Seniors”, a company that collects and standardizes data for use by senior service providers. Learn more about this company and the fantastic work they do in this podcast interview with Eve and article from Inside Elder Care.
ASID: Digging up Dirt…on Dirt
Learn how garden-filled atriums in healthcare facilities help patients with the healing process in this article from Healthcare Design.
Week in Review: December 11, 2009
We at Basic American Medical would like to bring to you the most interesting news in long-term care this week from AHCA/NCAL. We hope you had a wonderful week.
Choosing Holiday Gifts for Alzheimer’s Patients
Here is a very helpful list from Suite 101 of ten holiday gift ideas for patients with Dementia and Aging Seniors.
Home’s Seniors Enjoyed Prom
Learn how a special group of high school students brightened up the lives of seniors at an Assisted Living Facility in this article from The Huntsville Times.
Senate Clears Way for Home Health Care Cuts
The Senate rejected the Republican effort to block payments to home health care agencies which provide nursing care and therapy to Medicare patients by a vote of 53 to 41. Learn more in this article from The New York Times.
ASID: Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities and New Developments in Nanotechnology
This article from Healthcare Design discusses the importance of designers being and staying aware of the new technologies in antibacterial and antimicrobial enhanced materials which are available for use in healthcare facilities.
Week in Review: December 4, 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. We hope you had a great week.
Weak Economy Puts New Spotlight on Medical Pricing
Patients are turning to the Web to compare medical fees due to the difficult economy and reduced health benefits from insurance companies. There are over 30 states that now require health care providers to publish their fees online. Learn more in this article from The New York Times.
Millions of Seniors may be paying too much for Drugs
The average premium of the Medicare drug plan will be increasing by 11 percent in 2010. Many seniors will be passing up the opportunity to change drug plans before the end of the year because of the overwhelming confusion of having to choose from one of the dozens of different drug plans offered on the market. Learn [...]
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