Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Elderly and depression: How to understand Depression in the elderly 1/6
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Diet Soda May Prevent Some Kidney Stones
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Returning the Favor: When a Mother Needs to Be Cared For
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New Tools to Quickly, Accurately Measure Anxiety May Benefit Increasing Elderly Patients
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Living Wills and Advance Directives Often Ignored by Doctors
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Monday, August 30, 2010

How House Calls May Help Frail Elderly is Tested in Medicare Demonstration Project
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Stroke Recovery Goes 3-D: Canadian Video Game Takes Rehab to the Next Level
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Stigma of Migraine Is Significant; Worse for Those With Chronic Migraine
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Life expectancy is increasing around the world
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Caring for an Elderly, Sick Spouse Sometimes Has Positive Elements
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Some states offer geriatric care services without cost to the elder through the local area agency on aging.
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When Sudden Hearing Loss Is A Sign Of Stroke
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Friday, August 27, 2010

If you plan to hire in-home care for aging parents ask him/her if they have a current driver's license and car at their disposal or be willing to drive your car. www.elderindustry.com
Genetic Link Discovered Between Immune System, Parkinson's Disease - http://ping.fm/viMwS
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
Returning the Favor: When a Mother Needs to be cared for - http://ping.fm/gDNXk
Retiree Columnist Finds Ways for Senior Citizens to Save in Tough Times - http://ping.fm/4nQp0
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

If you plan to hire in-home care for aging parents ask him/her what their time commitment is to the position. www.elderindustry.com
Bridge May Help Super-Seniors Trump Dementia http://ping.fm/SIisg
Slow Medicine Lets Elderly Go More Gracefully - http://ping.fm/vJBBW
The Battle to Get Elderly Back on Their Feet After Falls - http://ping.fm/hnjJT
Doctors urge a focus on geriatrics - http://ping.fm/nRwid
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
Elder Care and the Generational Squeeze: High-Stress—and Welcome http://ping.fm/u8lXO
Sustenance and Hope for Caregivers of Elderly Parents - http://ping.fm/LqYOx
Caregiving for Seniors with Memory Loss - http://ping.fm/9VWJv
Senior Caregiver Training - http://ping.fm/E38r1
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease - http://ping.fm/n26x6
Alteplase for stroke - the sooner the better http://ping.fm/uWv7v
My blood sugar numbers go really high when I exercise, why? http://ping.fm/OqyUE

Monday, August 23, 2010

Managing the Care of Aging Parents (From a Distance) - http://ping.fm/mngUR
How to Talk About Caregiving with Your Aging Parents - http://ping.fm/tTvXE
Sustenance and Hope for Caregivers of Elderly Parents - http://ping.fm/ZVKEj
Alzheimer's Caregivers: Update on Early Diagnosis - http://ping.fm/MNJBW
How to Choose a Senior Home Care Agency - http://ping.fm/gliFJ
Arthritis and Gout - http://ping.fm/6oUqo
Alzheimer and Dementia - http://ping.fm/lbVd8
If you plan to hire in-home care for aging parents ask him/her what their time commitment is to the position. www.elderindustry.com

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
Review Finds Pain, Agitation Prevalent Among Dying Seniors in U.S. Hospitals - http://ping.fm/uMfNK
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
Brain Connections Break Down As We Age - http://ping.fm/kyVNB
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).
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

45 Articles on the Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors
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Alzheimer's Breakthrough Ride(SM) Kicks Into High Gear At Halfway Point - http://ping.fm/sPxAF
Study Explains Why Alzheimer's Drug Is Both Safe And Effective - http://ping.fm/AWPxn
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
There are six (6) key steps to follow on how to deal with aging parents: http://ping.fm/D1fxZ
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

Investment properties: when two or more roofs are better than one! - http://ping.fm/AGrJi
August 2010...An annual mortgage checkup can be a smart financial move. - http://ping.fm/erE1w
Find out of your city offers older adults free transportation services. In Chicago seniors ride the bus for free.
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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.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010

When eldercare involves aging parents, siblings know all too well that caregiving tasks are rarely distributed equally or fairly.
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Hopkins Nurse Helps Older, Low-Income Adults Age Safely At Home - http://ping.fm/qSgl1

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.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

One in Four Stroke Patients Stop Taking Medication Within Three Months - http://ping.fm/PP3QC
Have you visited a senior center lately? You'd be surprised how they've changed for the better.
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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.
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Friday, August 6, 2010

Technologies Help Adult Children Monitor Aging Parents - http://ping.fm/moKJq

Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline is (800) 272.3900. The website is www.alz.org.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Women Live Longer but Experience a Lower Quality of Life During Old Age - http://ping.fm/JTVRn

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Post emergency contact information on your parents' refrigerator door. It's the first place police and fire officials look.
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Your Risk of a Stroke Doubles for an Hour After Drinking Any Alcoholic Drink - http://ping.fm/nZshu

Sunday, August 1, 2010

How House Calls May Help Frail Elderly is Tested in Medicare Demonstration Project - http://ping.fm/GuP5C