Archive for May, 2010
Origin and Birthplace of Memorial Day
We at Basic American Medical would like to wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Learn about the origin of Memorial Day and how best we can honor our nations fallen soldiers from The Memorial Day Tribute.com.
National Movement Focuses on Choice and Independence for the Elderly
This article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses how a national culture change movement that calls for the reversal of the traditional nursing home model changes the way we care for seniors. This movement is designed to foster independence. Click below to learn more.
Alzheimer’s Costs to Soar without Effective Drugs
According to a report issued by the Alzheimer’s Association, it is estimated that the cost for caring for Americans 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will increase more that six times over the next forty years to $1.08 trillion per year. This article from Reuters.
Caregivers Step Up Diabetic Foot Care for Elderly During Summer
It is important that a senior person with diabetes has adequate protective footwear in the summer. Going barefoot on the beach can be very dangerous. Learn why in this article from Suite 101.
Cheese Found to Improve Immune Response in Elders
A research team of scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help to enhance the immune system in seniors by acting as carrier for probiotic bacteria. Review the study results in this article from Long-Term Living.
Women’s Health Week: Celebrating Long Life
This is Women’s Health Week. The theme this year is “It’s Your Time: Make Every Second Count. Communities are taking steps to encourage women age 60 and older to take better care of themselves. Learn more in this article from Jacksonville.com.
Do Women Make Better Doctors ?
Researchers have been studying the influence of gender on physician style. Studies have show that women doctors spend up to 10 percent more time with their patients than male doctors do. Read this article from The New York Times to review research studies of women physicians.
Let’s Look Together: An Interactive Picture Book Review
Let’s Look Together is an interactive picture book written by Rae-Lynn Cebul Ziegler, a licenced occupational therapist, for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Memory Loss. Learn how this book can benefit those with cognitive disabilities in this article and book review from Elder Care Cafe.
This Wii Bowling is Serious !
This article from Massachusetts Wicked Local shows us how much enjoyment seniors are having by playing the Wii Bowling Game. Click below for full article and link to The National Senior League Wii Bowl website.
Are Nursing Home Residents being Drugged into Submission ?
According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy in Washington, medications are being used improperly in some skilled nursing homes to control a patients’ behavior. Learn more in this article from Wicked Local and link to the report from the Center for Medicare Advocacy.
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