Archive for January, 2010
Democrats Declare Progress on Healthcare
This article from The New York Times discusses the progression of healthcare talks this week between President Obama and Democratic Lawmakers.
Deals to Restrain Generic Drugs Face a Ban
The head of The Federal Trade Commission and a group of House lawmakers want Congress to add a provision in the healthcare plan that would prevent name-brand drug makers from paying generic makers to delay competition from cheaper generic alternatives. This article from The New York Times.
Ongoing Employment in Senior Care
Due to the fact that people are enjoying longer lives there is an ongoing need for senior caregivers. This article from Caregiver List explains the different positions available in senior care and the level of training needed.
Best Nursing Homes: Behind the Rankings
This in depth article from U.S. News and World Report reviews and defines the many methods of determining the overall quality of care in a nursing home.
Do you have Patience with your Aging Parents ?
We live and work in a very fast paced society but we must remember to gear down in order to spend quality time in our elderly parents’ world. This article from Tender Loving Eldercare.
How Distant Family Caregivers Monitor Medication
It can be very difficult to monitor a seniors drug use when they live independently. This article from Suite 101 teaches us methods for preventing drug abuse by an elderly parent or loved one.
Helpful Tips for Caregivers
Here is a very useful list of 10 tips of advise for caregivers by Gail Samatha who is a specialist in elder care planning. This article from Wicked Local.
10 Senior Housing & Senior Living Trends to Watch in 2010
This article from Senior Housing News has outlined ten forecasted construction and economic trends in elderly housing for this new year.
Nutrition in the Elderly
Did you know that 40 to 60 % of hospitalized seniors are at risk for malnutrition ? Read this health overview from ConsultGeriRN.org to learn more about this condition and the nursing care strategies used to help.
Could a patient’s recurring wound be Osteomyelitis ?
This article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News informs us about Osteomyelitis which is a bone infection. Click below to learn the symptoms and treatment program.
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