Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Brain Tissue Loss in People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Senior Citizens, Baby Boomers May Reach for New Fonda Work Out Videos on Cyber Monday
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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
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Medicare's Drug Benefit is a Remedy that Really Works: A Striking Success for Veterans' Families
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Pericyte Brain Cells Found to be Possible Key Players in Alzheimer’s, Other Diseases
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Are you or someone close to you in constant pain? Check out the American Chronic Pain Association website: www.theacpa.org
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Senior Citizens at Risk of Heart Attack Gain New Hope from Powerful Anti-Cholesterol Drug
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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
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Monday, November 15, 2010
New Therapy Beats Implanted Defibrillator in Extending Life for Heart Failure Patients
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MetLife Says It Will Stop Selling Long-Term Care Insurance Due to Industry Problems
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Have you called the local senior center to secure volunteers to help you with Mom and Dad? -Joy Loverde
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
High Cholesterol in Middle Age Women Not a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias, Study Finds
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Senior Citizens in Rural Communities Need Help in Finding Professional Assistance
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Rural Assistance Center for family caregiving. Website www.raconline.org
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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.)
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Senior Citizens to Get Big Savings, More Medicare Services from Health Care Reform Act
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Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
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Aging With Grace: Health Care Delivery Model Yields Improved Outcomes And Lower Costs
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Injuries, Sickness Greatly Increase Likelihood of Senior Citizens Becoming More Disabled
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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
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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?
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Even Senior Citizens Can Reduce Cancer Risk with Plant-Based Diet, Exercise Says New Study
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Shake, Rattle and Roll with Daily Vibration Exercise May Help Aging Bones Stay Healthy
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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.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Elder Care Expert Barbara Freisner to Present "The Sandwich Generation" at Kansas City Event
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HHS Approves Hundreds More Local Gov'ts, Businesses, Unions For Early Retiree Health Program
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Elderly Women At Higher Risk For Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
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Seven Ways to Avoid Medicare Traps and Costly Blunders Offered by Consumer Reports
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Number Of Older People Being Admitted To Hospital Increased By Two Thirds In A Decade, Alzheimer's Society Comment
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Unnecessary Urinary Catheterization, Study Reports
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Each state offers assisted-living programs for people over 60 who need help with tasks so they can remain safely in their own homes.
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