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Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (5/27/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Elderly Women With ‘Dowager’s Hump’ May Be At Higher Risk Of Earlier Death
Hyperkyphosis, or “dowager’s hump” the exaggerated forward curvature of the upper spine seen commonly in elderly women may predict earlier death in women whether or not they have vertebral osteoporosis, UCLA researchers have found. (More)

Being Overweight With Heart Risk In Mid Life Followed By Weight Loss Linked To More Illness And Higher Risk Of Death Later
Researchers in Finland who tracked the health of over 1,000 men from middle age into old age found that being overweight and having high risk of cardiovascular disease in middle age followed by weight loss as they got older put them at a higher risk of illness and death later in life. (More)

Modifiable Hip Fracture Complications Contribute To Mortality, Institute For Aging Research Finds
Potentially modifiable post-fracture complications, including pneumonia and pressure ulcers, are associated with an increased risk of death among nursing home residents who have suffered a hip fracture, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife. “Prevention strategies to reduce pressure ulcers and pneumonia may help reduce mortality in this frail population,” says lead author Sarah D. Berry, M.D., M.P.H. (More)

Elderly may have greater swine flu immunity: US (AFP)
Older people may have some kind of immunity to swine flu, US health officials said Thursday, as the number of confirmed and suspected cases of H1N1 virus rose again around the country. (More)

Rapid Weight Loss in Seniors Signals Higher Dementia Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight rapidly late in life seems to signal a greater risk of experiencing some form of dementia, new research suggests. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Choosing Senior Citizen Daycare Respite
The term daycare conjures up visions of toys, playpens and nap time in settings offered for kids. Be it an infant daycare, older kids daycares where working parents drop children off in the morning, or after school care centers keeping school-age kids busy working on assignments until parents can come pick them up, this kind of setting is familiar to most parents everyone. But there is another kind of daycare, one geared to a more elderly population. (More)

Using a Lift Chair to Age Gracefully
As our body ages, it is often common for some things to become more difficult. This can be simply caused by the way our body ages, but it is often complicated by disorders, such as arthritis, which can make bending the knees and other joints more painful. Commonly the task of standing is what becomes most difficult. Since not being able to stand without assistance can reduce independence, finding a way to allow a senior to stand on their own is very important. (More)

A tribute to Mom- stroke, part three
We have been discussing the signs, symptoms and testing that you may expect to undergo if a physician is ruling out, or trying to locate the area in the brain that has been affected by a stroke. Wo… (More)

Stroke diagnosis and risk factors- part two
Last week I outlined many of the symptoms that you should look for if you think someone is having a stroke (especially women) and the two major types of stroke. In review, the most common type, isc… (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (5/19/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — People who are wealthy and educated appear to have a better chance of living a longer and healthier life. (More)

New Medicine Evaluation Tools For Aged Care Facilities
Two new Drug Use Evaluation (DUE) tools have been developed by the National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) to assist health professionals working in aged care facilities with optimal drug therapy relating to laxative use, and hypnotics. The NPS DUE toolkits provide localised activities to compare current drug use against best practice and guide health professionals in their decision making to achieve the best outcomes for patients. (More)

Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — The abnormal heartbeat called atrial fibrillation is associated with later development of Alzheimer’s disease, a large-scale study finds. (More)

Elderly Persons Living With A Spouse Report Better Preventive Care Use Than Those Living Alone Or With Children
Elderly persons living with a spouse have more timely preventive service use than those living alone or with offspring. The sole exception is in the case of hypertension screening. Data were taken from 13,038 community-dwelling elderly persons who participated in the 2002 to 2005 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. (More)

New tool can help predict Alzheimer’s risks: study (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. researchers have developed a checklist that can accurately predict whether a person over 65 is at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease within six years. (More)

Senior Care Videos

Senior Care - Stop Falls In Your Home

www.selfassistrail.com Senior Care - Family members can now help their loved ones stay in their home and know they will be safe. You and your family will be able to save enormous amounts of money with the Self Assist Rail System as compared to making a move into an assisted living facility, adult care home or nursing home.

Senior Care Articles

Caregiver ? One of America?s Undervalued Resources
Western Springs, Illinois? Caregiving has fast become an expected life event, just like getting married, having children, working and retiring. Caregiving often begins as a kind gesture. People expect… (More)

Developing A Family Care Plan to Maximize A Loved One?s Independence in LaGrange Illinois
Developing A Family Care Plan to Maximize A Loved One?s Independence and Preserve Dignity as They Age in Western Springs, Illinois Western Springs, IL? No one wants to become dependent on othe… (More)

Finding Time For Yourself While Taking Care of Elderly and Ill Parents
You are taking care of your elderly, ill parents and at the same time caring for your own family. How do you find time for yourself? (More)

Walk-In Bathtubs and Medical Hydrotherapy - Is Water a Miracle Cure For Seniors?
Walk-in Bathtubs with true Medical Hydrotherapy can be life altering for seniors and the physically challenged. Water based therapies presented in accessible walk-in bathtubs or handicapped tubs help with any age-related or degenerative health condition. (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (5/12/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) — Many seniors who’ve had a stroke fail to report that fact, say researchers who recommend the use of MRI scans rather than patient self-reporting to determine stroke history. (More)

Seniors Who Volunteer May Live Longer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Volunteering your time doesn’t just help others; it turns out, it probably benefits your health, too. (More)

Homicidal Poisoning Rising, More Likely In Infants And Elderly
Homicidal poisonings are rare but on the rise - and infants are the most common victims - according to a new University of Georgia study that aims to raise awareness of this often overlooked crime. Greene Shepherd, clinical professor in the UGA College of Pharmacy, and recent graduate Brian Ferslew examined seven years of recent federal mortality data and identified 523 deaths due to homicidal poisoning - a figure that corresponds to a rate of 0.26 poisonings per million people. (More)

Seniors Cope With Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Healthy older adults cope better with sleep deprivation than younger adults, and daytime sleepiness among older adults isn’t a normal part of aging, U.S. researchers say. (More)

Age Concern And Help The Aged Urge People To Take Small Steps To Help The Environment, UK
Age Concern and Help the Aged are hoping to inspire people across the UK to use their feet to reduce their carbon footprint this spring, with the launch of the Charity’s national fundraising event: the Big Spring Walk. Taking place from 11 -17 May, the Big Spring Walk will see members of the public leaving their cars and travelcards at home and pledging to walk instead to raise funds for disadvantaged older people. (More)

Senior Care Videos

Home Instead Senior Care 2008 CAREGiver of the Year

A day in the life of Home Instead Senior Care’s 2008 Mary Steibel National CAREGiver of the Year, John Dutille. “John Dutille is one of those people who always puts the clients needs first,” said Sarah Blackman, a Home Instead franchise owner. “He’s what we all want to represent for Home Instead Senior Care.” Home Instead’s CAREGivers are continually recognized for their extraordinary service and John is recognized as one of the best.

Senior Care Articles

A Caregiver Gives Help, Background Check Eases Your Mind
Nowadays, there are already a number of options for elderly care available everywhere. The most popular opportunity, and rapidly becoming common, is the consideration of an elderly home care. This a… (More)

10 Things You Can Do to Help Seniors in Your Community
As we age, we often lose our physical strength, medical health, mobility and our independence. This is the case with the majority of Senior Citizens, living within our communities. This article will give you 10 ideas that you can do to help those living in your community. (More)

The Christian Caregiver Part 1 - Seeking Strength As a Care Giver
If you are a family caregiver or a professional caregiver, chances are you will reach a state of emotional bankruptcy where you have given all you can give but still are called upon to give more. Emotional bankruptcy can surface in many forms such as endless crying, and the need to sleep more, change in diet as in eating more or less, or the feeling of helplessness. Many times, in particular if you are caring for an immediate family member, the root cause of the emotional bankruptcy can be … (More)

Choosing the Best Nursing Home
The fastest growing career in present time is nursing. The number of nurses as well as nursing students from all over the world is increasing. There are so many available jobs for nurses whether registered, licensed practical or volunteer nurses. (More)

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Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers,

Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (5/5/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com.

Senior Care News

Early Alzheimer’s Hinders Brain’s Effort to Sort Information (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Difficulty distinguishing between important and less important information begins in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, U.S. researchers report. (More)

Funding Accountability And Quality Care In Aged Care Must Be The Federal Government’s Priorities
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) welcomed the Senate Standing Committee report into residential and community aged care and acknowledged the report’s focus on funding and the financial viability of the sector but warns that without full and transparent accountability of the use of taxpayers’ funds in the sector any reforms will fail. (More)

American Geriatrics Society Announces New Guidelines To Improve Pain Management, Quality Of Life, And Quality Of Care For Older Patients
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released new guidelines from their Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, IL. addressing the pharmacological management of persistent pain in older persons. Persistent pain is common among older people, especially those suffering from degenerative spine conditions, arthritis, nightly leg pain or pain as a result of cancer. (More)

Family Lifespan Boosted By Late Motherhood
Women who have babies naturally in their 40s or 50s tend to live longer than other women. Now, a new study shows their brothers also live longer, but the brothers’ wives do not, suggesting the same genes prolong lifespan and female fertility, and may be more important than social and environmental factors. “If women in your family give birth at older ages, you may well have a chance of living longer than you would otherwise,” says the study’s lead author, demographer Ken R. (More)

Old Age More Miserable for Women (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Women live longer than men, on average, but its no secret that age takes its toll. (More)

Senior Care Articles

Home Safety and Aging - Independence
It has become extremely important for our senior citizens to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Home safety and aging independence has become a priority. (More)

Safety Tips For Seniors
Seniors make up over 12% of the U.S. population. With old age our loved ones are facing risks that they did not have to in their youth. Helping seniors keep their independence and live a safe healthy lifestyle is becoming an important issue. There are many companies and organizations that are developing products and services to help the elderly in their time of need. (More)

Baby Boomers Retirement Woes
Baby Boomers retirement woes forge on. Currently studies indicate that Baby Boomers are accepting the idea of being empty nesters and are very concerned about the impact of their retirement plans. S… (More)

Secrets to Successful Private Duty In-Home Care Services for Elderly Loved Ones in Cincinnati Ohio and Northern Kentucky
Finding help for an aging loved one can be an overwhelming process. Most adult children of aging parents are either on information overload, or have no idea where to begin. There are hundreds of websi… (More)

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