Archive for January, 2010
O Storytelling…How Many Ways can You Heal ?
Discover the healing power of storytelling in this blog by A Storied Career.
What is Patient-Centered Care ?
This article from Yodle Local written by Dr. Robin Terranella defines the applicable meaning of “Patient-Centered Care”.
Obama to Seek a Spending Freeze and more Aid to the Middle Class
This article from The Los Angeles Times outlines the middle class relief package and proposed 2011 budget that will be part of President Obama’s first State of the Union speech scheduled for tonight.
True Confessions: When I lost Patience with my Aging Parents
Linda Abbit shares her personal journey with caring for her aging parents and the lessons she learned in this blog from Tender Loving Eldercare.
Graham-Field Donates Medical Supplies to Haiti
Graham-Field responds to the great need in Haiti by partnering with BluSource, a well-established organization that will work to coordinate and provide the much needed donations to non-profit organizations for this relief effort. See below for full Press Release.
How can Postoperative Delirium be decreased in Elderly Patients ?
This article from Science Daily discusses the study results of senior patients who have undergone hip fracture repair and the type of sedation used during their procedure.
Federal Government Hampers Research on Marijuana as Pain Management Medication
Researchers who aim to discover the possible pain-managing effects of marijuana have experienced roadblocks from the Drug Enforcement Agency and reluctance from our government. This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
How does U.S. Long-Term Care Stack up Against the Rest of the World ?
This article from Kaiser Health News discusses and compares the U.S. health system from other developed countries. Click below for full story and see what lessons the U.S. can learn.
Earthquake Victims within Shouting Distance of Help
HAITI - The Port-Au-Prince Nursing Home has no food, water or medicine for the 85 surviving residents. The facility is only a mile from the airport where the massive international aid effort is underway. This heart-wrenching story and video from WKRG News.
Is Cell Phone Radiation an Alzheimer’s Treatment ?
This article from Suite 101 discusses test results of mice that show symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to extended exposure to cell phones. Click below to learn about this study.
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