Disrupting A Good Night’s Sleep Can Wreak Havoc On Your Life
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Working Nights May Be Hurting You- Working Nights May Be Hurting You
Late Warnings on Prescription Drugs
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Can Prove Fatal Results for PatientsMedicine’s Effects Can Be More Harmful Than Helpful
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Unpublished Studies, Unknown Effects Can Kill UsSupportive Services and Affordable Housing
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On April 27, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) brought together several LeadingAge members and other housing organizations who are leading the way on providing affordable housing with services for a day-long meeting where they could learn and share from one another. National Church Residences(NCR), a LeadingAge member based in Ohio, shared information on their “Service Coordination from a Firehouse” [...]Landis Homes Host Fair to Support Caregivers
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Landis Homes Retirement Community in Pennsylvania will host its “We Care” Fair for Family Caregivers to celebrate the National Year of the Caregiver on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The purpose this event is to connect family caregivers with services and opportunities in the community. There will be over 20 vendors, including: the Lancaster County Office [...]Southern California Presbyterian Homes Becomes be.group
Updated: 2011-04-29 15:44:56Southern California Presbyterian Homes, based in Glendale, Calif., has changed its name to be.group. The nonprofit organization, which began in 1955 with one senior-living community – White Sands La Jolla – now provides housing services to more than 5,300 older adults in 34 licensed and affordable communities across California. “We believe our new name is [...]Link Between MRI Data, Cognitive Function Honed
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The location of white matter hyperintensity on MRI correlated with specific aspects of cognitive function in a community-based study of people with and without cognitive impairment.Today’s Aging-Services News
Updated: 2011-04-29 14:07:37 This post features a daily digest of news related to aging services as well as LeadingAge, our state partners and members. Have you seen a story that we should share? Please post under “comments.” Nursing Homes McKnights, April 29, 2011, “Occupancy Rates Are Up In Eldercare Facilities” Medical News Today, April 29, 2011, “Study [...]Today’s Aging-Services News
Updated: 2011-04-28 01:30:37This post features a daily digest of news related to aging services as well as LeadingAge, our state partners and members. Have you seen a story that we should share? Please post under “comments.” LeadingAge in the News McKnights, April 28, 2011, “LTC Facilities No Longer Have To Pay Licensing Fees To Show Movies” LeadingAge [...]100 is the New 80: U.S. Centenarian Population Grows
Updated: 2011-04-27 15:54:16Turning 100 years old used to be an accomplishment that merited large celebrations, an interview with the local newspaper and even birthday wishes from Willard Scott. According to new Census Bureau data, reaching the century mark isn’t such a big deal anymore. Since 1991, America’s population of centenarians has roughly doubled to 72,000. That number’s projected [...]Today’s Aging-Services News
Updated: 2011-04-27 01:53:19This post features a daily digest of news related to aging services as well as LeadingAge, our state partners and members. Have you seen a story that we should share? Please post under “comments.” LeadingAge Member in the News Plain Dealer (OH), January 6, 2011, “Benjamin Rose Institute Calendar Debunks The Myths Of Aging” Nursing [...]Old Is an Attitude, Not an Age, These Myth Busters Prove
Updated: 2011-04-26 20:11:46In its 2011 MythBusters calendar, Cleveland’s Benjamin Rose Institute debunks common misperceptions about old age. The calendar features an 80-year-old community activist (Miss May), a 70-something author (Mr. June), a 90-year-old bookstore owner (Miss October), and other local personalities who are leading vibrant, decidedly not stagnant, lives. Benjamin Rose Institute first published the calendar in [...]Learn About Health Care in Cuba with LeadingAge
Updated: 2011-04-26 18:54:11Cuba held its Sixth Communist Party Congress from April 16-19, 2011. The Congress was the first meeting of Cuba’s Communist Party Congress since 1997 and included a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion and a surprise appearance by former President Fidel Castro, who officially resigned his position as a Communist [...]Iowa Member Shares Insights on Capitol Hill Visits
Updated: 2011-04-26 16:06:20In the following post, LeadingAge board member Rob Kretzinger shares his insights after visiting Capitol Hill during our Future of Aging Services. While we believe that the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act will not be repealed, Rob’s report illustrates how visiting with legislators and their staff provide members with new perspectives on [...]Keeping Your Pearly Whites Healthy: Senior Dental Problems
Updated: 2011-04-19 21:16:00: Filter by APML Home Archive Contact Subscribe Log in Keeping Your Pearly Whites Healthy : Senior Dental Problems by CHritz 20. April 2011 01:16 There is a wise old saying about the eyes being a window into the soul . However , you would be surprised to learn how much you can uncover about your health through your teeth . This is especially the case with seniors . Senior dental problems need to be taken seriously because they can be indicators of larger health issues in the body . It's something we stress to our patients every day at Interim Healthcare Ongoing medical research continues to show that many diseases in the body have oral symptoms . Through detailed examinations of the teeth and gums , dentists have found evidence of heart disease , liver problems , eating disorders ,Radiation: how you can protect yourself
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A few facts and methods available to eveybodyObese, Pear-Shaped Women Can Benefit
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From Checking For Hormonal ImbalanceMigraines Linked To Heart Defects
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Is More Proof That The Problem May Not Always Be Where It Seems7 Medication Questions Senior Caregivers Need to Ask
Updated: 2011-04-12 01:45:00Why HealthBridge Caregiving Resources Our Services Blog About Us Request Care Subscribe by Email Your : email About The senior care blog shares practical tips and advice for senior care success . nbsp It is hosted by Matt Johnson a senior care advocate and our CEO here at HealthBridge . nbsp Follow Me Resources Senior Care 101 Selecting Caregivers Paying for Care Popular Articles How to Pick 8 Types of Dementia Out of a Crowd What Makes a Good Caregiver Great Nintendo vs . Quilting in the Fight to Save Your Brain Home Care Support VA Aid Attendance Pension 3 Big Mistakes When Talking to Your Parents About Elder Care 250 Senior Citizen Stimulus Checks are in the Mail 6 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Seniors 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Provider Top 10 List Things toTips for Relieving Caregiver Stress
Updated: 2011-04-08 20:47:00Filter by APML Home Archive Contact Subscribe Log in Tips for Relieving Caregiver Stress by CHritz 9. April 2011 00:47 When an older parent or loved one lives at home with you , it can be a wonderful time for bonding and set your mind at ease knowing they are somewhere safe . If they rely on you for care and basic needs , over time , it can also put stress on you as the main caregiver . Sometimes it's also disruptive to your family's daily routine . At Interim HealthCare , we know that being the family caregiver can be stressful . It is physically and emotionally demanding . It frequently involves putting someone else's needs before your own . This can lead to unhealthy situations for both you and your loved one . It is important to reduce caregiver stress so that everyone is happier andEvery 69 Seconds Someone Develops Alzheimer's Disease
Updated: 2011-04-07 14:57:00Why HealthBridge Caregiving Resources Our Services Blog About Us Request Care Subscribe by Email Your : email About The senior care blog shares practical tips and advice for senior care success . nbsp It is hosted by Matt Johnson a senior care advocate and our CEO here at HealthBridge . nbsp Follow Me Resources Senior Care 101 Selecting Caregivers Paying for Care Popular Articles How to Pick 8 Types of Dementia Out of a Crowd What Makes a Good Caregiver Great Nintendo vs . Quilting in the Fight to Save Your Brain Home Care Support VA Aid Attendance Pension 250 Senior Citizen Stimulus Checks are in the Mail 3 Big Mistakes When Talking to Your Parents About Elder Care 6 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Seniors 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Provider Top 10 List Things toCutting Prepackaged Foods Lowers BPA Levels: Study
Updated: 2011-04-05 16:26:03The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests.Phoenix Rising: Geriatrics & Palliative Care Sessions at SGIM
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: Pages Home About Videos Links Monday , April 4, 2011 Phoenix Rising : Geriatrics Palliative Care Sessions at SGIM For those on the fence about whether to attend the 2011 Society for Internal Medicine Meeting in Phoenix , or for attendees who want to be in the know . Here is a list of all of the exciting geriatrics and palliative care-related programs and sessions happening at SGIM this . year If you know of other geriatrics or palliative care-related presentations , posters , or workshops please share them with the group by commenting . below See you there THURSDAY 10:30 to noon : Session WA04 Workshop , Transitions in Care for Vulnerable Populations : One Size Does Not Fit All . Location : Paradise Valley 2nd floor 10:30 to noon : Abstracts A2, Geriatrics Oral Abstract Session .