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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (3/15/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Driving With Early Alzheimer’s May Be Ill-Advised (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) — Elderly people with failing memories often keep driving, but a study of Alzheimer’s patients suggests the risk of getting lost — even on familiar streets — may be greater than once thought. (More)

Some Older ER Patients Are Getting The Wrong Medicines
A University of Michigan study recently published in Academic Emergency Medicine says that it is common for patients 65 and older to receive potentially inappropriate medications when treated in an emergency room. Nearly 19.5 million older patients, or 16.8 percent of eligible emergency visits from 2000-2006, received one or more potentially inappropriate medications - or PIMs… (More)

Computer Algorithm Able To ‘Read’ Memories
Computer programs have been able to predict which of three short films a person is thinking about, just by looking at their brain activity. The research, conducted by scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London), provides further insight into how our memories are recorded… (More)

New Knee May Improve Balance (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) — A knee replacement can help improve an elderly person’s balance, according to a new study. (More)

Even in Old Age, Men Want Sex More Than Women (Time.com)
Time.com - Data suggest that men want sex more, have more sex and enjoy it more than women. That holds true even into their 70s. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Breaking Up With Doctors Caring For Aging Parents
Doctors are supposed to be a partner in your family’s elder care solution, so it’s critical to have a relationship that works. For example, if Dad, wearying of his years-long battle with cancer, wants to discontinue treatment, but his doctor wants to fight the disease to the long and bitter end, it’s time to find a new medical professional. (More)

How to Pay For Home Care
If you have just suffered a trauma or you feel as though your health is declining it may be necessary to think about home care. Today most seniors can stay at home longer then they use to. You can still maintain your independence while finding assistance in your local community. (More)

An Alternative Senior Care Solution
No senior wants to be forced to relocate to a senior retirement center. Home health care provides care for seniors in the comfort of their own home. (More)

Later Life Care - The Future of Care
It’s easy to get caught up in wishing to avoid spending tax money on elderly care when you’re not elderly yourself, but many naysayers would do well to remember that they, too, will grow old some … (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (3/8/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Technology And Positive Attitudes Improving Older People’s Lives
The population of the UK is ageing. Sixteen per cent of the UK population is 65 or older, and for the first time, there are more people over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 18. This raises a lot of questions on issues such as pension provision, health care and wellbeing… (More)

Prion Disease in Mice May Help Advance Alzheimer’s Research (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) — U.S. researchers have discovered a new form of prion disease that doesn’t act like related illnesses, such as mad cow disease, but instead causes brain damage similar to that produced by Alzheimer’s disease. (More)

Editorial Criticizes Idaho Bill To Increase ‘Conscience’ Protections For Health Care Workers
“Last week, 21 Idaho senators injected themselves into private, painful decisions about conception, abortion and euthanasia” by advancing a bill (SB 1353) that would shield health care professionals from liability if they “decline to provide services that violate their conscience,” an Idaho Statesman editorial states… (More)

Death After Discharge Rates Higher in Elderly ICU Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) — Elderly patients discharged from the hospital after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) have a high rate of death in the following three years, new research shows. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Feeling Mad at Dementia Mom
Caregivers are usually pretty good people. Stressed maybe, but pretty good. That’s because people willing to even try to take on the care of a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia are on the side of the angels. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you feel really angry. What to do then? (More)

Elderly Parents - Speaking to Them About Needing More Care
Are your elderly parents struggling with their health? Are your loved ones on longer able to care for themselves? Do your parents need a little extra help, but not twenty-four care? Are you finding it difficult to keep up with their home and yours? Age tends to creep up all of us but when the elderly are failing to maintain their health and live in their own homes, there are alternatives. Being well prepared to speak to them regarding a change in residence takes some time and research. (More)

Senior Care While Traveling
There is truth in the age old advice to do your traveling while you still can. Don’t wait until those legs of yours become so crusty that you can no longer walk a mile even if you have a chauffeured c… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (3/1/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Brain images suggest Alzheimer’s drug is working (Reuters)
Reuters - New imaging technology suggests an experimental drug for Alzheimer’s reduces clumps of plaque in the brain by around 25 percent, lifting hopes for a medicine that disappointed in clinical tests two years ago. (More)

Video Games May Help Combat Depression In Older Adults
Research at the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of “exergames” entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise… (More)

According To 90+ Study Dementia In Extreme Elderly Population Expected To Become Epidemic
University of California researchers found that the incidence rate for all causes of dementia in people age 90 and older is 18.2% annually and significantly increases with age in both men and women. This research, called “The 90+ Study,” is one of only a few to examine dementia in this age group, and the first to have sufficient participation of centenarians… (More)

Senior Care Articles

Elder Care - Talking Books - Free Entertainment You May Have Missed
Talking Books can prove to be a significant asset for the elderly and those who care for them. Physically disabled persons who qualify for the service have access to thousands of books and magazines free of charge. The Talking Book machines supplied to users are of high quality and are easy to control. (More)

Why Live in a Retirement Community
It’s a fact; the human race is living a lot longer these days than it used to. For this reason, retirement communitiesMore)

Easy-to-use Cell Phones Make Life Better for Seniors
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, practical, and unique gift for an elderly friend or relative, look no further than a cell phone designed specifically with the needs of senior citizens in mind. Cel… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (2/23/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Elderly Residents Need More Nurses, Australia
The aged care sector needs an injection of funds because the hard working nurses and personal carers workloads are becoming unmanageable, said Australian Nursing Federation Acting Federal Secretary Lee Thomas. “Residents are forced to wait long periods for care and this situation will only worsen as the population ages… (More)

Medicare Advantage Premiums Jump 14 Percent
The Associated Press: “Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are facing sharp premium increases this year - another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance. A study to be released Friday … found that premiums for Medicare Advantage plans offering medical and prescription drug coverage jumped 14… (More)

When Seniors Tutor Kids, They Sharpen Their Own Minds As Well (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) — After retiring from her job as a Salvation Army pastor, Elizabeth Reed felt she still had more to offer. (More)

States’ Retiree Benefits Underfunded By At Least $1 Trillion
State governments’ retiree pension and health plans are severely underfunded, according to a new report from the Pew Center on States. The Wall Street Journal: “States promised current and retired workers a total of $3.35 trillion in benefits through June 30, 2008″ but “contributed only $2.35 trillion to their benefit plans to pay current and future bills … (More)

Senior Care Articles

Alzheimer Granny Wants Her Mama
Marion has brought her 84-year-old mother to live with her. Her mother has been diagnosed as having a dementia of the Alzheimer’s type, In the afternoons, her mother typically cries because she wants her Mama. Her Mama of course has been dead for many years. Because of her memory issues, Alzheimer Granny can’t remember this.hat can Marion do? (More)

The American Aged and Homelessness
Homelessness is a big factor in the United States today. In order to improve the quality of life here, this issue must be addressed with a long-term solution. (More)

Big Buttons Make Cell Phones Easy for Seniors
My elderly mother has a cell phone. It’s come in very handy a number of times, especially in emergencies. The problem is that as she gets older and is challenged with failing eyesight and hearing, she… (More)

Safe Step Stools for Senior Citizens
Have you seen a senior citizen in your neighborhood having difficulty getting in a car or on a bus? It is hard to find a safe step stool for your beloved family members that are aged or physically… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (2/16/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Elevators Can Bring Injury to Seniors (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) — Over 2,600 senior citizens suffer serious elevator-related injuries each year in the United States, and three-quarters of them are women, according to the results of the first large-scale study of these events. (More)

Potential For A Muscle-Preserving Therapy
Hey guys, remember the muscle shirts we wore in our teens and 20s? After the age of 40 that meager part of our wardrobes usually is obsolete. Yes, at the big 4-0 we begin to lose muscle, and by age 80 up to a third of it may be gone. It’s an inevitable process of aging called sarcopenia… (More)

High-Intensity End-Of-Life Approaches Confer Survival Benefit
Patients admitted to hospitals with higher-intensity end-of-life care live longer than those admitted to hospitals with low-intensity approaches, according to a University of Pittsburgh study available online and published in the February issue of the journal Medical Care… (More)

Mom’s Obesity May Affect Baby’s Health (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Obese mothers put newborns at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and other ills, new research suggests. (More)

Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) — After Medicare sweetened payments for simple office-based endoscopic procedures, doctors in one New York City practice performed many more in-office bladder biopsies, but the volume of hospital procedures stayed roughly the same, a new study finds. (More)

Senior Care Articles

10 Things They Can’t Make You Do When You’re Old
When family members get to work on caring for their elders, they often over-step the mark of what they should do. They want to clean up their act and get them living right. This outlines what you really should not try to make elders do, even for their own good. Just like the rest of us, elders have the right to live life wrong. (More)

10 Factors in Dementia
As an Alzheimer’s caregiver, I’ve always looked for clues in a person’s life. Why did Alzheimer’s happen to this person? The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a default diagnosis. (More)

Aging Seniors in North Port, Florida Find Happiness with In-Home Care Services
The key to happiness for many senior citizens is the ability for them to remain living in their own homes. The very idea of moving from the comfort and familiarity of their homes and into assisted li… (More)

Fantastic Over the Hill Party Ideas and Tips
Who said that parties are only for children? Even adults can have birthday parties if they want to! In fact, over the hill parties have become so popular over the recent decades that more and more… (More)

An Easy-to-Use Cellphone for Seniors Enables Quick Access to Emergency Contacts and More
Today, cellphones are prevalent in our society. And they’re not only used for talking, but also for fun, photos, videos, e-mail, travel communication, Internet access, work and more. One group of cons… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (2/8/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Study shows how Medicare rewards MDs for overuse (Reuters)
Reuters - Medicare’s move in 2005 to pay doctors to do bladder cancer surgery in their offices rather than in hospitals dramatically raised the number of procedures and overall health costs, U.S. researchers said on Monday. (More)

Health Spending Consumes More Of U.S. Economy, Will Tip Toward Government
A new report by federal actuaries shows government programs will pay for more than half of all U.S. health care spending by 2012, and that total spending on health grew as a share of the economy by 1.1 percent last year to 17.3 percent, the largest leap ever, the Los Angeles Times reports. “The almost $2… (More)

Older Female Cancer Survivors Have Added Health Issues Compared To Their Counterparts
As cancer survivors live longer, questions arise about what kind of care long-term survivors require. A recently published study from Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences found 245 older married women who survived cancer had more health problems as compared to a sample of 245 married women without cancer… (More)

Medicare cuts damage cancer care, group finds (Reuters)
Reuters - Changes to Medicare, the federal health plan for the elderly, may be damaging important aspects of cancer care in the United States, according to a study released on Thursday. (More)

Senior Care Articles

‘Till Death Do Us Part
Most of us enjoy hearing these words during a wedding ceremony, where the new couple is floating in bliss and envision being by each other’s side until death separates them. From my perspective, however, I see people who have a very passionate relationship with their material possessions, sometimes more so than with each other! (More)

10 Senior Home Safety Tips For Home-Bound Adults
Seniors and home bound adults spend more time at home than most people. Many older adults state that maintaining an independent lifestyle and good health are their highest priority. Increased symptoms during the later years in life may include decreased vision and mobility, weakened balance and strength, and increased environmental risk factors within the home which can eventually affect their independence. Here are 10 home safety tips for seniors & home bound adults. (More)

Senior-proofing Your Home For Your Aging?Parent
Aging at home has been one of the most popular choices among seniors today. This is the reason why home safety should be a top priority to prevent injuries from happening. As people grow older, the d… (More)

Sympathy Flowers - A Gesture Of Extending Heartfelt Condolences
It’s hard to say something when your friend or loved one is grieving and yet in some ways you wanted to show that you care and you are willing to offer them comfort. One ideal choice of showing your c… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/31/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Parkinson’s More Common in Northeast, Midwest (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) — The largest study of its kind finds that Parkinson’s disease in the United States is more common in the Midwest and Northeast, and that whites and Hispanics are twice as likely to develop the disease as blacks and Asians. (More)

Mammograms may be overused in women with dementia (Reuters)
Reuters - Some elderly women with severe cognitive impairment are getting mammography breast cancer screening even though they are unlikely to ever benefit from it, a new study finds. (More)

One In Five Nursing Homes Receive Poor Quality Ratings, Analysis Finds
USA Today: “One in five of the nation’s 15,700 nursing homes have consistently received poor ratings for overall quality, a USA Today analysis of new government data finds… (More)

Increased Cost Sharing May Hurt Seniors’ Health Care
Cost sharing and increased co-pays, even if it’s just a few dollars, can lead seniors to put off visits to the doctor and result in increased hospital admissions and longer hospital stays, according to a new study… (More)

Too Much Alcohol Impairs Seniors’ Thinking (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — Elderly people who are heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer memory and cognitive problems than mild-to-moderate drinkers, a new study shows. (More)

Increased patient cost-sharing may hurt elderly (AP)
AP - Higher Medicare copays, sometimes just a few dollars more, led to fewer doctors visits and to more and longer hospital stays, a large new study reveals. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Alzheimer’s vs Dementia
In my family caregiver seminars, the question most frequently asked is: what is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Here is a non-medical caregiver answer to that question. (More)

The Secret to Dealing With Elderly Parents - Allow Them to Have Independence!
Caring for aging parents can be the most overwhelming, exhausting…and rewarding of times! All of the sudden, the tables have turned and you find yourself parenting your parents. While this is a strange transition for us–it can be even stranger and more difficult for our parents. Find out how to make this season of life more enjoyable for everyone involved! (More)

Elderly Care - Medical Vs Non-Medical Home Health Care - Discover What You Need
Medical Home Health Care vs. Non-medical Home Health Care… if you are reading this, you are likely among the thousands of caregivers needing help caring for a loved one at home. What is the difference? (More)

Are becoming fashion ornament promotional umbrella
Are becoming fashion ornament promotional umbrella In the present progressive society, people’s ideas and aesthetic concepts are const… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/24/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

LSUHSC Research Yields Promising Stroke Treatment
For the first time, research led by Youming Lu, PhD, MD, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has identified a novel mechanism that may trigger brain damage during stroke and identified a therapeutic approach to block it… (More)

Older Brains Make Good Use Of ‘Useless’ Information
A new study has found promising evidence that the older brain’s weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts. A long line of research has already shown that aging is associated with a decreased ability to tune out irrelevant information… (More)

Roche drug keeps patients cancer-free longer (Reuters)
Reuters - Roche’s cancer drug Xeloda enabled elderly patients being treated for colorectal cancer to live free of the disease for longer, the world’s largest maker of cancer drugs said on Thursday. (More)

Compounds Identified That Might Treat Nerve Diseases (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that they’ve developed a new way to find compounds that could become treatments for degenerative nerve disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Caregiving and Communication - Stop Using a Soup Can and String
Clear communication is important in all relationships, but especially between a caregiver and the patient. There are too many decisions to be made and important issues to clarify for the communication to be fuzzy. Find out how good communication fosters outstanding caregiving. (More)

Home Stairlifts - Tips For Finding the Best Residential Stairlift
If you or someone in your family starts finding it difficult to go upstairs you might consider installing a stair lift for home use. Find out if a home stair lift is the right solution for your family and how to find the best lift. (More)

Baby Boomers Getting Older
Yes, we, the Baby Boomer generation, is definitely getting older. Find out what this means for us; hear about Emily’s latest fantasy - the creative walking cane and walker for this generation. (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/17/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Cognitively Impaired Elderly Women Get Unneeded Screening Mammography, Study Finds
A significant percentage of U.S. women 70 years or older who were severely cognitively impaired received screening mammography that was unlikely to benefit them, according to a study of 2,131 elderly women conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco… (More)

Addressing Unfunded Retiree Liabilities
Research shows that, nationally, states are facing more than $550 billion in unfunded liabilities associated with health care and other non-pension benefits for retired state employees, a situation many states are now struggling to fix… (More)

Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Stave Off Dementia (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) — Blood pressure drugs that block the protein angiotensin appear to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a new study finds. (More)

Health Care Reform Legislation Could Hurt Seniors
Health care reform legislation could be worse for America’s seniors than the Administration and Congressional leaders are publicly stating, according to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors advocacy organizations. Among other concerns, The Senior Citizens League is focusing on two main objections to the current health care reform bill: 1… (More)

Senior Care Videos

Home Instead Senior Care and the Joy of Caregiving

Home Instead Senior Care is searching for caring, compassionate people to provide clients with superier care and extraordinary experiences. As the industry leader for in-home, non-medical care, Home Instead seeks CAREGivers who will help turn clients’ ordinary days into extraordinary experiences. As a CAREGiver you might be asked to help prepare meals, do some light house keeping, remind your client about medicines, run errands, or accompany clients to doctors visits. Sometimes, it’s just …

Senior Care Articles

“Aging in Place” Technology - Locating the Wanderer
“Aging in place” is a huge topic these days. The costs of institutionalizing folks as they grow older is enormous, for individuals and for society. The aging population continues to grow, so we have to look for opportunities for these people to stay in their homes as long as possible. For most of us, this is a win-win situation because most people would prefer to remain in their homes as they grow older. (More)

Pride Mobility Lift Chairs - A Look Back
In the early 1980’s, American’s who suffered from limited mobility saw relief in the form of power lift chairs. The earliest of models were nothing more than everyday recliners with lift mechanisms. Imagine a Lay-Z-Boy with a spring lift attached to a button - while not quite as primitive, you get the idea. These early lift chairs were DANGEROUS - there was no gradual lift here, if you weren’t prepared for it and accidentally pressed the wrong button, the unsuspecting user could be thrown from their chair. Not only that, these recliners were not designed to be constantly lifted off the ground, and over time the frames would break under the added pressure. Then came Pride Mobility. (More)

Why Home Health Care Products Can Improve Your Quality of Life
The key to a happy, healthy and emotionally stable life depends on a number of factors. One such factor is the ability to act independently to meet one’s own needs. For some individuals, this very basic need is extremely hard to meet due to circumstances such as age or physical disabilities. (More)

Helping A Friend Deal With Death
This last weekend was a tough one. I attended the funerals of two dear friends. Norma was in her 70s, had stage four cancer, and knew her days were limited. She lived a full life, but th… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (1/11/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Health Policy Research Roundup: Long-Term Care, Diabetes Disparities, Health IT
Annals of Internal Medicine: Cultural Competency Training and Performance Reports to Improve Diabetes Care for Black Patients - In this study, researchers measure the effects cultural competency training and performance training for physicians has on the clinical outcomes for black patients with diabetes… (More)

Nutrient ‘Cocktail’ Appears to Improve Dementia Symptoms (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) — A combination of three nutrients might help improve memory in Alzheimer’s patients by stimulating the growth of new brain connections (synapses), a new study shows. (More)

Increasing Substance Abuse Levels Among Older Adults Likely To Create Sharp Rise In Need For Treatment Services In Next Decade
A new study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that the aging of the baby boom generation is resulting in a dramatic increase in levels of illicit drug use among adults 50 and older. These increases may require the doubling of substance abuse treatment services needed for this population by 2020, according to the report… (More)

Diabetes Meds May Be Falling Through ‘Doughnut Hole’ (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) — Medicare’s so-called “doughnut hole” could be forcing many American seniors to skip their diabetes medications, a new study suggests. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Elderly Mobility Challenges - Falling Out of Bed - Why Bed Rails Are Not Mobility Aids
One myth is that the elderly fall out of bed because the bed rails are not raised. Mobility issues in general are misunderstood and lack appropriate solutions to address the problem. Exploring the reasons why the elderly and others fall out of bed will help us make better mobility decisions now, and in the future. We are also realizing many mobility aids like walkers and canes are poorly designed creating risks and that bed rails are not mobility aids. (More)

Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
One of the greatest things a grown child can do to their aging parents is to look after their welfare and care in their senior years. These tasks are not always easy. At times it can be overwhelming,… (More)

Understanding Dementia and Functional Limitations in the Elderly
Dementia in the elderly can cause significant deficits in functional abilities, which can impact their independence and safety living at home, especially if living alone. The following article details how dementia impacts functional abilities in the elderly, and includes strategies that can be implemented by the family or other caregiver. (More)

Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring Monitor your home patient especially if you travel or live hundreds of miles away. Patient home monitoring is a must if you have anyone living in your home that needs care a… (More)

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