Medicare Provides New Online Information on Physicians, Other Healthcare Workers
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
During holiday visits with parents, arrange a physical exam including a vision and hearing check-up.
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http://ping.fm/3BGvv
Innovative Day-Care Program Seeks To Keep Frail, Low-Income Seniors In Their Homes
http://ping.fm/FXmcH
http://ping.fm/FXmcH
Senior Citizens Not Rushing In for Medicare Wellness Exams, Will New Benefits Draw Them
http://ping.fm/wgON1
http://ping.fm/wgON1
Senior Citizens Not Rushing In for Medicare Wellness Exams, Will New Benefits Draw Them
http://ping.fm/SYa6h
http://ping.fm/SYa6h
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Innovative Day-Care Program Seeks To Keep Frail, Low-Income Seniors In Their Homes; Mayo Clinic Accused Of Submitting False Medicare Claims
http://ping.fm/OBtiS
http://ping.fm/OBtiS
Keep the relationships outside of the one you have with your elders in tact.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/ZDRGq
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/ZDRGq
Contrary to What Many Seniors Think, Growth Hormone May Not Be Good Way to Slow Aging
http://ping.fm/9M15g
http://ping.fm/9M15g
Are you on the brink of family caregiver burnout? Ask and accept help.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/ZTmqu
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/ZTmqu
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sen. Kohl Says Pain Relief Will Soon Be More Available to Senior Citizens in Nursing Homes
http://ping.fm/5PjhN
http://ping.fm/5PjhN
Sunday, December 26, 2010
When it comes to eldercare, guilt can be your constant companion. Am I doing enough? Is it okay to say "no" every once in a while?
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/16iJ0
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/16iJ0
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Medicare's Open Enrollment Deadline Nears; Important Beneficiary Outreach Continues
http://ping.fm/new1e
http://ping.fm/new1e
When you're a family caregiver you're pulled in a hundred different directions-someone and something is always vying for attention.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/HQfLo
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/HQfLo
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Drug Combinations That May Cause Major Drug Interactions Common Among Seniors Who Take Antidepressants, According To Thomson Reuters Research
http://ping.fm/2l6NN
http://ping.fm/2l6NN
Eldercare can negatively affect where you work -- from employees arriving late, leaving early and not showing up for work at all.Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/aIzFV
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Nearly Two-Thirds of Medicare Stroke Victims Return to Hospital or Die Within One Year
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http://ping.fm/xs5gu
FDA Takes Action to Stop Use of Avastin for Breast Cancer: Not Proven Safe, Effective
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http://ping.fm/ST59i
Cranky Old Retiree Has a Lump or Two for Those Boys and Girls a Bit Naughty in 2010
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http://ping.fm/E4U1s
Substantial Improvement in Prostate Cancer PSA Testing Discovered by Genetics Firm
http://ping.fm/NBrGz
http://ping.fm/NBrGz
Monday, December 20, 2010
Study Finds Strength Training For Seniors Provides Cognitive Function, Economic Benefits
http://ping.fm/Osq7I
http://ping.fm/Osq7I
If you are a family caregiver to aging parents, be kind to yourself and take care of you. Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/TOjOu
Friday, December 17, 2010
Testing “Fountain of Youth” Pill on Senior Citizens to Restore Aging Immune System
http://ping.fm/7q1z5
http://ping.fm/7q1z5
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Insuring Your Health: Few Seniors Have Long-Term Care Insurance; Health On The Hill: 'Individual Mandate' In Health Law Is Unconstitutional
http://ping.fm/VSMPT
http://ping.fm/VSMPT
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Vitamin D Levels May Be A Useful Index For The Assessment Of Hip Fracture Risk In Elderly People.
http://ping.fm/kSDH2
http://ping.fm/kSDH2
Testing “Fountain of Youth” Pill on Senior Citizens to Restore Aging Immune System
http://ping.fm/Xe2Gp
http://ping.fm/Xe2Gp
American Lung Association Of The Upper Midwest Offers 35,000 FREE Walgreens Flu Shot Vouchers To Seniors During National Influenza Vaccination Week
http://ping.fm/8MT3s
http://ping.fm/8MT3s
Live far away from aging parents and need help? Contact National Association of Private Geriatric Case Managers www.caremanager.org ; -Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/bcVXo
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Biological Diversity Found in Ovarian Cancer Complicates Quest for Effective Screening
http://ping.fm/zB3UE
http://ping.fm/zB3UE
Senior Citizens with High Levels of ‘Good’ Cholesterol at Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
http://ping.fm/ujpXF
http://ping.fm/ujpXF
Monday, December 13, 2010
Senior Women are Least Likely to Get Annual Mammogram Although Covered by Medicare
http://ping.fm/Wh9fh
http://ping.fm/Wh9fh
As The Age Of Retirement Increases, Workers Are Continuing To Enjoy Drinking Coffee To Maintain Cognitive Function
http://ping.fm/Dvrtc
http://ping.fm/Dvrtc
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Life Expectancy in U.S. Shows Surprising Decline in New 2008 CDC Data; Up for Blacks
http://ping.fm/HOVmr
http://ping.fm/HOVmr
Pay a high school student to shovel snow and mow the lawn for Mom and Dad.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/4ikHi
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/4ikHi
Friday, December 10, 2010
Pay a high school student to shovel snow and mow the lawn for Mom and Dad.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/uNCQS
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/uNCQS
Thursday, December 9, 2010
As The Age Of Retirement Increases, Workers Are Continuing To Enjoy Drinking Coffee To Maintain Cognitive Function - http://ping.fm/6j8jk
Many family caregivers see themselves as extensions of the person they care for and fail to take good care of themselves.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/Ve21m
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/Ve21m
Sights and Sounds and Experiences and Wonderment of Holiday Travel for One Senior - http://ping.fm/7iB7G
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Research by National Institute on Aging Helps Older Drivers Stay Safe and Independen - http://ping.fm/eTfSO
Research Roundup: Early Retiree Insurance; High Deductible Plans And Skipped Care; Innovation And FDA - http://ping.fm/gJ6yE
As callous as this may sound, "How much is this going to cost?" is a legitimate question when funeral planning.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/OZvVF
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/OZvVF
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Drop in Breast Cancer Rates in Older Women Directly Tied to Reduced Hormone Therapy
http://ping.fm/nVgbD
http://ping.fm/nVgbD
Senate Aging Committee Forum to Hear Ideas for Improving Care for Alzheimer’s Patients
http://ping.fm/9e3iH
http://ping.fm/9e3iH
Monday, December 6, 2010
Senate Aging Committee Forum to Hear Ideas for Improving Care for Alzheimer’s Patients - http://ping.fm/xtBEn
Fiscal Commission Fizzles on Deficit Reduction Plans that Focused on Senior Programs - http://ping.fm/s7GEk
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Don't make an emotional loss a financial loss. Shop around when making funeral arrangements.
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/aMLnR
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/aMLnR
Aging to 100 is More About Attitude, Adaptation, Physical Activity Than Health History
http://ping.fm/8TIqy
http://ping.fm/8TIqy
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
National Assn. for Home Care and Hospice vigorously protects the rights of home care and hospice patients -www.nahc.org
--Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/Vp6mS
--Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/Vp6mS
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Brain Tissue Loss in People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
http://ping.fm/q3us5
http://ping.fm/q3us5
Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers May Reach for New Fonda Work Out Videos on Cyber Monday
http://ping.fm/rKCgm
http://ping.fm/rKCgm
Live far away from aging parents and need help? Contact National Association of Private Geriatric Case Managers www.caremanager.org ; -Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/P1OQF
Friday, November 26, 2010
When caregiving responsibilities include managing medical care, our role as advocates will be the key to quality medical care.
--Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/eylKt
--Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/eylKt
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Battle Lines Form for Fight over Medicare Pay to Docs; Cost Controls Irk Healthcare Industry
http://ping.fm/FhGJ8
http://ping.fm/FhGJ8
Friday, November 19, 2010
Medicare's Drug Benefit is a Remedy that Really Works: A Striking Success for Veterans' Families
http://ping.fm/yC6dZ
http://ping.fm/yC6dZ
Pericyte Brain Cells Found to be Possible Key Players in Alzheimer’s, Other Diseases
http://ping.fm/wfnrR
http://ping.fm/wfnrR
Are you or someone close to you in constant pain? Check out the American Chronic Pain Association website: www.theacpa.org
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/rghZH
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/rghZH
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Senior Citizens at Risk of Heart Attack Gain New Hope from Powerful Anti-Cholesterol Drug
http://ping.fm/jAB19
http://ping.fm/jAB19
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
If you're interested in classes to sharpen family caregiver skills log on to the Internet and type in "caregiver training."Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/UWZjH
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Food For Thought, Research On Plant Compound May Help Prevent Nerve-Cell Loss In The Brain
http://ping.fm/WE0Ke
http://ping.fm/WE0Ke
Monday, November 15, 2010
New Therapy Beats Implanted Defibrillator in Extending Life for Heart Failure Patients
http://ping.fm/2dAoX
http://ping.fm/2dAoX
MetLife Says It Will Stop Selling Long-Term Care Insurance Due to Industry Problems
http://ping.fm/1A2fd
http://ping.fm/1A2fd
Have you called the local senior center to secure volunteers to help you with Mom and Dad? -Joy Loverde
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http://ping.fm/Xc65n
Saturday, November 13, 2010
High Cholesterol in Middle Age Women Not a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias, Study Finds
http://ping.fm/qW47B
http://ping.fm/qW47B
Senior Citizens in Rural Communities Need Help in Finding Professional Assistance
http://ping.fm/LikEl
http://ping.fm/LikEl
Friday, November 12, 2010
Rural Assistance Center for family caregiving. Website www.raconline.org
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/x2seg
Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/x2seg
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Looking for volunteers to help with Mom or Dad? Call the local specialized illness organization (Alzheimer's, American Cancer, etc.)
http://ping.fm/lynT6
http://ping.fm/lynT6
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Senior Citizens to Get Big Savings, More Medicare Services from Health Care Reform Act
http://ping.fm/XCLzP
http://ping.fm/XCLzP
Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
http://ping.fm/FUzBd
http://ping.fm/FUzBd
Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
http://ping.fm/U9ux3
http://ping.fm/U9ux3
Monday, November 8, 2010
Injuries, Sickness Greatly Increase Likelihood of Senior Citizens Becoming More Disabled
http://ping.fm/zf2Us
http://ping.fm/zf2Us
Friday, November 5, 2010
Alzheimer's Risk Spikes 157% With Heavy Smoking
http://www.agingcare.com/News/143109/Alzheimer-s-Risk-Spikes-157-With-Heavy-Smoking.htm
http://www.agingcare.com/News/143109/Alzheimer-s-Risk-Spikes-157-With-Heavy-Smoking.htm
Omega-3 Fish Oil Does Not Slow Cognitive or Functional Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
http://ping.fm/7RIji
http://ping.fm/7RIji
Thursday, November 4, 2010
As you advocate for your elders, who is advocating for you? If you are not your best friend during the caregiving years, who is?
http://ping.fm/ioqmv
http://ping.fm/ioqmv
Even Senior Citizens Can Reduce Cancer Risk with Plant-Based Diet, Exercise Says New Study
http://ping.fm/4iEdP
http://ping.fm/4iEdP
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Shake, Rattle and Roll with Daily Vibration Exercise May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
http://ping.fm/Zt6EA
http://ping.fm/Zt6EA
Alzheimer's Risk Spikes 157% With Heavy Smoking
http://www.agingcare.com/News/143109/Alzheimer-s-Risk-Spikes-157-With-Heavy-Smoking.htm
http://www.agingcare.com/News/143109/Alzheimer-s-Risk-Spikes-157-With-Heavy-Smoking.htm
Traveling with an aging parent? If hotel room requires handicap access book reservations well in advance. Rooms sell fast.
http://ping.fm/Jpxup
http://ping.fm/Jpxup
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Elder Care Expert Barbara Freisner to Present "The Sandwich Generation" at Kansas City Event
http://ping.fm/DKGW1
http://ping.fm/DKGW1
HHS Approves Hundreds More Local Gov'ts, Businesses, Unions For Early Retiree Health Program
http://ping.fm/bA3x0
http://ping.fm/bA3x0
Elderly Women At Higher Risk For Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
http://ping.fm/9Irkm
http://ping.fm/9Irkm
Seven Ways to Avoid Medicare Traps and Costly Blunders Offered by Consumer Reports
http://ping.fm/GufrL
http://ping.fm/GufrL
Number Of Older People Being Admitted To Hospital Increased By Two Thirds In A Decade, Alzheimer's Society Comment
http://ping.fm/O3HXp
http://ping.fm/O3HXp
Monday, November 1, 2010
Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
http://ping.fm/F6DTH
http://ping.fm/F6DTH
Each state offers assisted-living programs for people over 60 who need help with tasks so they can remain safely in their own homes.
http://ping.fm/OQzCh
http://ping.fm/OQzCh
Friday, October 29, 2010
Older Patients Surviving Sepsis Infections More Likely To Develop Cognitive Problems
http://ping.fm/6217x
http://ping.fm/6217x
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Mild Memory Loss – Senior Moments – Not a Part of Normal Aging Says New Research
http://ping.fm/Cr2nS
http://ping.fm/Cr2nS
World Alzheimer Report Reveals Massive Cost of Most Significant Health Crisis of Century
http://ping.fm/IeLGe
http://ping.fm/IeLGe
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Steamed Pears, Herbal Bathes, Massage Popular for Senior Citizens to Avoid Flu Without Shot
http://ping.fm/fCSES
http://ping.fm/fCSES
Take advantage of respite care when you are unsure of decisions regarding where your elder will live after a hospitalization.
http://ping.fm/svmyn
http://ping.fm/svmyn
Seniors Who Were Heavy Smokers in Midlife Doubled Their Risk of Alzheimer’s, Dementia
http://ping.fm/XAoHH
http://ping.fm/XAoHH
Senior Citizens That Survive Sepsis Are Three Times More Likely to Have Cognitive Issues
http://ping.fm/n16yJ
http://ping.fm/n16yJ
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
New Study Finds Vitamin B12 May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss
http://ping.fm/tXZVt
http://ping.fm/tXZVt
Even Senior Citizens Can Reduce Cancer Risk with Plant-Based Diet, Exercise Says New Study
http://ping.fm/VXyR3
http://ping.fm/VXyR3
Monday, October 25, 2010
Suzanne Somers Hits Theaters Telling How She Beat Aging, Cancer with Healthy Lifestyle
http://ping.fm/gt7Nj
http://ping.fm/gt7Nj
Shake, Rattle and Roll with Daily Vibration Exercise May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
http://ping.fm/cVgmr
http://ping.fm/cVgmr
Aspirin Cuts Death Risk in Half for Prostate Cancer Victims Using Radiation or Surgery
http://ping.fm/WF9c4
http://ping.fm/WF9c4
Thursday, October 21, 2010
FDA Warns of Possible Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fracture Using Bisphosphonates
http://ping.fm/RF505
http://ping.fm/RF505
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Respite care is available for as little as a few hours at a time, a day, a weekend, and even a month or more can be arranged.
http://ping.fm/ikh3P
http://ping.fm/ikh3P
Bone Mineral Density Screening: Older Women With Normal T-Scores Can Wait For 10 Years
http://ping.fm/T5o4v
http://ping.fm/T5o4v
Monday, October 18, 2010
State Director on Aging urges Seniors to get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month
http://ping.fm/gsv31
http://ping.fm/gsv31
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and senior retirement housing campuses are good resources for respite for family caregivers.
http://ping.fm/zo9T8
http://ping.fm/zo9T8
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
National Committee Releases Findings on Transforming and Improving the Nursing Profession
http://ping.fm/jH3NM
http://ping.fm/jH3NM
End-of-Life Care Patterns Shift for Patients With Heart Failure in Both US and Canada
http://ping.fm/6lkFF
http://ping.fm/6lkFF
Diabetes Gene Linked to Degeneration of Enzyme Involved in Alzheimer's Disease Onset and Progression
http://ping.fm/WS7WI
http://ping.fm/WS7WI
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Behind Major Countries, Despite Highest Health Spending
http://ping.fm/3JzzL
http://ping.fm/3JzzL
DEA Issues New Guideline To Ease Delay In Prescriptions For Nursing Home Residents
http://ping.fm/9Xugm
http://ping.fm/9Xugm
Monday, October 11, 2010
Study Shows Faith-Based Interventions Can Encourage Exercise In Older African-American Women
http://ping.fm/iN12I
http://ping.fm/iN12I
Senior with dementia are diagnosed with the flu less, but have a higher mortality rate
http://ping.fm/8p9RR
http://ping.fm/8p9RR
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Greater Priority Should Be Given to Stroke Prevention in Developing Countries, Academic Urges
http://ping.fm/yGsGR
http://ping.fm/yGsGR
Thursday, October 7, 2010
AMA, Physician Groups Tell Congress: Action Needed To Stop Medicare Crisis For Seniors
http://ping.fm/vboPl
http://ping.fm/vboPl
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
New Study Finds Remote Monitoring Technology Enables The Elderly To Remain Independent Longer, Reduces Care Costs For Providers
http://ping.fm/gomgJ
http://ping.fm/gomgJ
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Walmart Joins Humana to Offer $14.80 National Medicare Drug Plan: Lowest in 50 States
http://ping.fm/HJGaM
http://ping.fm/HJGaM
Seniors Face New Choices With Approach Of First Open Enrollment Since Health Overhaul
http://ping.fm/1Uojq
http://ping.fm/1Uojq
Fish Oil Used by Senior Citizens to Fight Heart Disease Linked to Colon Cancer in Mice
http://ping.fm/uVA1O
http://ping.fm/uVA1O
Monday, October 4, 2010
The Eldercare Locator refers callers to an extensive network of organizations serving older people. Call toll-free (800) 677-1116.
http://ping.fm/k54ue
http://ping.fm/k54ue
Friday, October 1, 2010
HHS Announces Grant Awards to Help Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities and Caregivers
http://ping.fm/z6af7
http://ping.fm/z6af7
New Study At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Aims To Identify New Methods Of Diagnosing And Treating Osteoporosis
http://ping.fm/PZGfg
http://ping.fm/PZGfg
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Affordable Care Act Grants to Help Seniors, Caregivers Meet Health, Long-Term Care Needs
http://ping.fm/Diez5
http://ping.fm/Diez5
National Broadcast of U.S. Elder Abuse Film Set for International Day of Older Persons
http://ping.fm/7mJfa
http://ping.fm/7mJfa
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Long Distance Elder Care - Will Senior Citizens Embrace Elderly Monitoring Services?
http://ping.fm/z5uyb?&id=4813708
http://ping.fm/z5uyb?&id=4813708
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Orange Senior Center presents classes for those who care for older family members
http://ping.fm/XRtqi
http://ping.fm/XRtqi
Friday, September 24, 2010
Elder Mediation Emerges As Tool To Help Families Make Decisions About Aging Parents
http://ping.fm/f8tmP
http://ping.fm/f8tmP
Antibiotic Appears Safe for Stroke Patients and Good Companion for tPA, Study Suggests
http://ping.fm/s20PL
http://ping.fm/s20PL
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Boston Medical Center's Elders Living At Home Program Receives Grant From Admninistration On Aging
http://ping.fm/1PaXa
http://ping.fm/1PaXa
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Dementia To Cost The World $601 Billion This Year, 1% Of Global GDP
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/201921.php
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/201921.php
Landmark Report Reveals Massive Global Cost of Alzheimer's: One Percent of Global GDP -- And Growing
http://ping.fm/cpjW0
http://ping.fm/cpjW0
The first order of business as family caregivers is to safeguard your own physical and emotional well being.
http://ping.fm/YwtMy
http://ping.fm/YwtMy
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Molecular Gatekeeper of Arthritis Identified: Removal of Key Protein Leads to Initiation of Disease
http://ping.fm/isL3Y
http://ping.fm/isL3Y
How Best to Prevent Blood Clots? Thigh-Length Surgical Stockings, Study Suggests
http://ping.fm/nPtyz
http://ping.fm/nPtyz
Elder Care Tips - How to Find the Right Aides to Help Your Parents With Personal Care
http://ping.fm/11gvR
http://ping.fm/11gvR
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Scientists Urge Global Investment and Action Plan to Avert Impending Aging Crisis
http://ping.fm/S3OZQ
http://ping.fm/S3OZQ
Friday, September 10, 2010
Falling Indoors or Outdoors Makes a Difference in Dealing with Risk Levels for Senior Citizens
http://ping.fm/l5ucb
http://ping.fm/l5ucb
Effects of Population Aging Have Been Exaggerated, New Analysis Suggests: More Appropriate Retirement Ages?
http://ping.fm/8YtSz
http://ping.fm/8YtSz
Advance Medical Directives(Living Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Proxy)
http://ping.fm/39bIT
http://ping.fm/39bIT
Mexican-Americans With Heart Rhythm Disorder Have Increased Risk for Second Stroke
http://ping.fm/6pNBN
http://ping.fm/6pNBN
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Genomic Mapping Study Finds Largest Set of Genes Related to Major Risk Factor for Heart Disease
http://ping.fm/9lrUE
http://ping.fm/9lrUE
Monday, September 6, 2010
Senior Citizens Most Likely to Forget Who They Told What, Reluctant to Admit Mistakes
http://ping.fm/IrX75
http://ping.fm/IrX75
Seniors Account for Just 3 Percent of $99 Billion Annual Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes
http://ping.fm/n4FDM
http://ping.fm/n4FDM
More Exercise, Less Calories Delays Aging by Repairing Link Between Nerve Cells, Muscles
http://ping.fm/ypPmS
http://ping.fm/ypPmS
New Strategy to Fight Alzheimer’s May Come From Control of a Gene Associated with Aging
http://ping.fm/nrr3J
http://ping.fm/nrr3J
Brain Exercises May Slow Cognitive Decline Initially, but Speed Up Dementia Later
http://ping.fm/cjeKQ
http://ping.fm/cjeKQ
Surgery to Repair Torn Shoulder Muscles in the Elderly Can Reduce Pain and Improve Function
http://ping.fm/UufO8
http://ping.fm/UufO8
Saturday, September 4, 2010
State medical services are available through the local county bureau of health services. Contact the county office where your elder resides. http://ping.fm/ojor5
Friday, September 3, 2010
Free Online Workshop for People with Chronic Conditions Offered by Council on Aging
http://ping.fm/7CG4v
http://ping.fm/7CG4v
Senior Citizens Threatened by Hurricane Earl Receiving Social Security Checks Early
http://ping.fm/FTteP
http://ping.fm/FTteP
Senior Citizens Increase Risk of Death Taking Avandia (Rosiglitazone) for Type 2 Diabetes
http://ping.fm/iwKza
http://ping.fm/iwKza
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Pivotal Study Finds Link Between PTSD And Dementia With Veterans At Higher Risk - http://ping.fm/7K2Pu
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Few of us plan for a time when we won't be driving, but many of us could eventually outlive our ability to safely operate a vehicle.
http://ping.fm/8YsA5
http://ping.fm/8YsA5
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
New Tools to Quickly, Accurately Measure Anxiety May Benefit Increasing Elderly Patients
http://ping.fm/ESYig
http://ping.fm/ESYig
Monday, August 30, 2010
How House Calls May Help Frail Elderly is Tested in Medicare Demonstration Project
http://ping.fm/eS5hW
http://ping.fm/eS5hW
Some states offer geriatric care services without cost to the elder through the local area agency on aging.
http://ping.fm/vFSBt
http://ping.fm/vFSBt
Friday, August 27, 2010
Doctors' Religious Beliefs Strongly Influence End-of-Life Decisions, Study Finds - http://ping.fm/4GgON
People Over 80 Often Have Mixed Pathologies In Their Brains That Account For Their Memory Loss, Confusion - http://ping.fm/kvlId
Senior Citizens, Other Older Adults Catching Up Fast in Use of Internet Social Media - http://ping.fm/cPSVa
Diabetes Impairs But Does Not Halt Sex Lives of Seniors and Other Older Adults - http://ping.fm/cE6mz
Attention, Senior Couch Potatoes! Modest Walking Boosts Brain Connectivity, Function - http://ping.fm/SnZmE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Senior Citizens Increase Risk of Death Taking Avandia (Rosiglitazone) for Type 2 Diabetes http://ping.fm/IcbTo
Aging Brains Experience Long Term Cognitive Impairment from Common Drugs in Study - http://ping.fm/84whR
No Evidence Linking Cell Phone Use to Risk of Brain Tumors: FDA Consumer Report - http://ping.fm/C0g0e
New Study of House Health Reform Bill: Kansas Faces Over $373 Million in Medicare-Funded Nursing Home Cuts Over Ten Years - http://ping.fm/ZVRKw
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Summer health: Is there a link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease? http://ping.fm/j1FAi
Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Long-Term Elder Care Patients and HIV Infected Patients May Carry MRSA in Their Noses - http://ping.fm/kgTVG
Elderly Nursing Home Patients Enrich Their Lives by Video Communications with Family - http://ping.fm/FAT5v
Custom-Fit Mouth Tray for Teeth Bleaching May Improve Oral Health of Senior Citizens - http://ping.fm/PJdmx
The Alzheimer's Association is disappointed to learn of the negative interim results from the Phase III clinical trial of Semagacestat. - http://ping.fm/h4WRU
CMS: Seniors Will See Modest Increase In Medicare Drug Premiums But Improved Benefits - http://ping.fm/8eLRL
Being Afraid Of Falling Leads To Higher Risk Of Falling, Regardless Of Actual Fall Risk - http://ping.fm/ha4b4
Thinking about hiring a Geriatric Case Manager? Know which questions to ask. Read The Complete Eldercare Planner (2009, Random House).
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/Kkkc4
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/Kkkc4
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Daughters Caring for a Parent Recovering from Stroke More Prone to Depression Than Sons - http://ping.fm/HJwpe
Childhood Abuse, Adversity May Shorten Life, Weaken Immune Response Among the Elderly - http://ping.fm/vVmBS
Seniors can find it difficult to meet new people. They normally have to depend on friends, relatives or a caregiver to introduce them to someone. - http://ping.fm/0zHee
Despite the negative data on caregivers gathered in some spots, I believe providing elderly home care can also be good for you. - http://ping.fm/yjasb
Protecting your parent from financial elder abuse is an important parent care responsibility. - http://ping.fm/pRkt1
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Find out of your city offers older adults free transportation services. In Chicago seniors ride the bus for free.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/560MT
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/560MT
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Geriatric care managers are highly trained to help bridge the geographical distance for far away elderly loved ones who need care.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/emNR3
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/emNR3
Saturday, August 14, 2010
When eldercare involves aging parents, siblings know all too well that caregiving tasks are rarely distributed equally or fairly.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/1dSN0
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/1dSN0
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Make a list of the help you need -- for you and your elder. The next time someone asks, "What can I do?" let them pick from your list.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/Vbnmu
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/Vbnmu
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Have you visited a senior center lately? You'd be surprised how they've changed for the better.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/sDb2x
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/sDb2x
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Computerized Warning System Can Reduce Inappropriate Drug Orders For Elderly Hospital Patients - http://ping.fm/RIP1U
Tap into the local high school for help with snow removal and lawn mowing. Students can always use the extra cash.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/GHB6T
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/GHB6T
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline is (800) 272.3900. The website is www.alz.org.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/GaJKk
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/GaJKk
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Post emergency contact information on your parents' refrigerator door. It's the first place police and fire officials look.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/E9ES1
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/E9ES1
Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
How House Calls May Help Frail Elderly is Tested in Medicare Demonstration Project - http://ping.fm/GuP5C
Friday, July 30, 2010
Keep all emergency contact, insurance information and legal documents on a flash drive, attached to your keychain.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/ZcMGw
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/ZcMGw
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Delirium in Older Patients Associated With Greater Risk of Death, Dementia and Institutionalization - http://ping.fm/V8mIc
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friends and volunteers are a reliable informal network of support for family caregivers. Keep asking for help.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/x3acW
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/x3acW
Sunday, July 25, 2010
"The Dying Person's Bill of Rights" should be read by everyone. Check it out online.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/nf1Fj
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/nf1Fj
Grandchildren are influential. Would you like your parents to change a nasty behavior? Ask your son or daughter to make the request.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/E1ea5
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/E1ea5
Thursday, July 22, 2010
What's your parents' quality of life? Are they social? Do they have a spiritual life?
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/pe6Ez
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/pe6Ez
What's your parents' quality of life? Are they social? Do they have a spiritual life?
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/m8flr
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/m8flr
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
When people make preparations for daily caregiver tasks, they often forget to make plans for times they are unavailable. What's your Plan B?
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/IKFmN
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/IKFmN
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) has counselors available free of charge to assist Medicare beneficiaries with questions.
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/22F2v
Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/22F2v
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Treatable health conditions can mimic dementia. Medication interactions and dehydration also impair cognitive functions. Seek help early. Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/spxqb
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
One of the most important family caregiving tasks is creating an informal support network made up of family, friends, and volunteers.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/1Ja4I
Friday, July 9, 2010
If you're providing care from a distance, there's only so much you can realistically do. Know your limits and get help.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/dLD8Y
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Limitations of relationships, time, stamina, and skill dictate how much help we can realistically offer elderly loved ones.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/jPHZh
Monday, July 5, 2010
Guilt is the family caregiver's constant companion. When we come face-to-face with our own limitations we feel it's our own fault.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/4VEhA
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
If medical problems are present, find out what specific levels of care will be required both short- and long-term.-Joy Loverde
http://ping.fm/u73Os
http://ping.fm/u73Os
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Classes on patient care for family caregivers are available at most hospitals. -Joy Loverde
http://ping.fm/Nb8nr
http://ping.fm/Nb8nr
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Analysis Advances Understanding of Barriers to Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose - http://ping.fm/mjHZL
Friday, June 25, 2010
Dealing with our elders from a distance may be the same as dealing with strangers; there is so much we do not know.-Joy Loverde
http://ping.fm/3liCt
http://ping.fm/3liCt
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Unrealistic goals can sabotage the family caregiving process. Stay real.--Joy Loverde
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http://ping.fm/cnt9T
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Proven Healthcare Solutions To Roll Out Special Discounted Program on Milliman Care Guidelines at Healthcare Finance Management Association's 2010 ANI Conference - http://ping.fm/vDV3z
Monday, June 21, 2010
A person with Alzheimer's disease may put things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. Joy Loverde-
http://ping.fm/Rfl98
http://ping.fm/Rfl98
Friday, June 18, 2010
If medical problems are present, find out what specific levels of care will be required both short- and long-term. – Complete Eldercare Planner – Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/3PUSN
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Johnson & Johnson expands recall on Tylenol Arthritis Caplets due to ‘moldy smell’ - http://ping.fm/s2hFh
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Classes on patient care for family caregivers are available at most hospitals. – Complete Eldercare Planner – Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/rMnjq
Canadian Pharmacy Intermediary SaveRxCanada.com Launches Free Shipping Promotion for International Generics Program - http://ping.fm/cxCik
Monday, June 14, 2010
Dealing with our elders from a distance may be the same as dealing with strangers; there is so much we do not know. – Complete Eldercare Planner – Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/4wubP
Friday, June 11, 2010
Unrealistic goals can sabotage the family caregiving process. Stay real. – Complete Eldercare Planner – Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/dqWlQ
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.- Complete Eldercare Planner – Joy Loverde http://ping.fm/tpnM0
GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials' Caregiver Praises New GeckoScheduler(TM) - http://ping.fm/lLl7P
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