• Tight Blood Sugar Control Doesn't Stave off Dementia

    Updated: 2011-09-29 18:14:02
    Diabetics have a higher risk of developing dementia than other adults, and tight blood-sugar control does not seem to lower that risk, a new study suggests.

  • More Sex After 30

    Updated: 2011-09-29 17:59:45
    Replenish What Is Lost With Hormone Replacement Therapy

  • Too Little Care? Too Much Care?

    Updated: 2011-09-29 07:26:00
    Pages Home About Videos Links Tweets Thursday , September 29, 2011 Too Little Care Too Much Care I wanted to get this community's thoughts on a recent article that made some headlines see ABC news and New York Times for example In the Sept 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine , Brenda Sirovich and colleagues from Dartmouth report a survey of primary care physicians , where they found that PCP felt they were providing too much care more often than too little . care First , I want to concede the point that the ideal answer is that we need to individualize decisions and that even if most patients are getting too much care , there will be some patients who would benefit from getting more care . Focusing on averages and a population perspective , I've become interested in this topic since

  • Most Off-Label Use of Antipsychotics Unsupported

    Updated: 2011-09-28 20:31:28
    There's little evidence to support the use of atypical antipsychotic drugs for substance abuse, eating disorders, and most other off-label indications, according to a systematic literature review.

  • Tight Control No Help for Cognitive Loss in Diabetes

    Updated: 2011-09-28 16:00:00
    Tight glucose control won't mitigate the cognitive effects of type 2 diabetes, an ACCORD subanalysis found.

  • Top 5 Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy

    Updated: 2011-09-27 18:41:00
    Filter by APML Home Archive Contact Subscribe Log in Top 5 Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy by CHritz 27. September 2011 22:41 Home nursing personal care and support services are all excellent ways to promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle among seniors . However it's not all you can do and certainly not all you should do . At Interim HealthCare we pride ourselves on providing on the best in home health care for our senior clients , but realize the path to overall wellness begins inside each and every individual . That's why below , you'll find our top give things every senior can do today to maintain good health and . well-being 1. Know your family health history medical information about yourself and your closet relatives can prove to be an invaluable roadmap in identifying your own

  • Brain Takes Multiple Hits from Low B12 Levels

    Updated: 2011-09-26 21:00:23
    Low levels of vitamin B12 may contribute to cognitive problems for older adults in more than one way, according to a cross-sectional study.

  • Opioid Dysmotility Dance Video

    Updated: 2011-09-24 04:05:00
    Pages Home About Videos Links Tweets Friday , September 23, 2011 Opioid Dysmotility Dance Video If you see just one YouTube video where a doctor uses his own body to teach , then see Cardiac Arrhythmias In this silent movie , a physician does a cardiac dance to teach about arrhythmias . My favorite : ventricular . tachycardia If , however , you see two YouTube videos where a doctor uses his body to teach , then see our video : Opioid Dysmotility Dance In this video an anonymous GeriPal contributor wearing a local disguise Fear the Beard imitates the effects of opioids and laxatives on everyone's favorite organ , the . colon by : Alex Smith Posted by Alex Smith Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Tweet Related Posts with thumbnails for blogger blogger widgets 3 Comments :

  • Hospice Medication Alert: Ingredients in ABH Gel Not Absorbed

    Updated: 2011-09-22 16:12:00
    : Home Hospice Blog Hospice News Feed Overview of Services Clinical Services Education Services Pharmacy Search Why Choose Us About Us Contact Us Subscribe by Email Your : email Free Whitepaper Outcome Resources on Facebook Hospice Action Network ALERTS Browse by Tag ABH Gel 1 Acetaminophen 3 Agitation 2 alprazolam 1 Alzheimer's 2 anorexia 2 antipsychotics 2 appetite 1 Arcapta Neohaler 1 asthma 1 Baclofen 1 Buprenorphine 2 cancer pain 2 Celexa 1 Citalopram 1 compounded medication 1 constipation 2 COPD 6 Darvocet 1 Darvon 1 DEA 3 Delirium 2 dementia 5 depression 3 Doxepin 1 drug disposal 1 drug shortages 2 dyspnea 1 Exalgo 1 FDA 18 FDA REMS 5 fentanyl 4 flu vaccine 1 hiccups 1 hospice 25 Hospice Action Network 2 hospice advocacy 2 hospice clinical 9 hospice clinical support 10 hospice

  • Good Morning Texas Features the Walk to End Alzheimer's

    Updated: 2011-09-22 15:31:00
    Why 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 3 Big Mistakes When Talking to Your Parents About Elder Care Home Care Support VA Aid Attendance Pension 6 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Seniors 250 Senior Citizen Stimulus Checks are in the Mail 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Provider 5 Signs that You Don't

  • Food for Thought: Can your diet delay Alzheimer’s?

    Updated: 2011-09-21 20:09:00
    : Filter by APML Home Archive Contact Subscribe Log in Food for Thought : Can your diet delay Alzheimer’s by CHritz 22. September 2011 00:09 Everyone is always telling us to watch what we eat , but who ever thought that it could delay on-set Alzheimer's Alzheimer's currently affects an estimated five million Americans and that number is growing rapidly . According to a 2010 study , researchers have discovered that there is a direct correlation between the food we eat and the development of Alzheimer's and dementia . Our senior companions at Interim Healthcare have put together a list of the top recommended foods to help out our senior patients . Many of these foods have nutrients that shield us are fatty acids saturated , monounsaturated , omega-3 and omega-6 vitamin E , folate and vitamin

  • A Purposeful Life May Stave Off Alzheimer’s

    Updated: 2011-09-20 17:59:21
    An article published in the Health Day News on March 2nd by Steven Reinberg discussed the results of a study which showed a correlation between purpose in life and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The article that follows is an adaptation from that report. “As the population ages and dementia becomes a more frequent diagnosis, [...]

  • Minimal is Healthier

    Updated: 2011-09-20 17:59:19
    As we age, problems can arise that require the intervention of not only our primary care physician or family doctor, but also those of specialty physicians like cardiologists, neurologists, orthopedists, geriatricians, and many others. With all of these specialists comes the potential for prescribing multiple medications. With each additional medications, the likelihood increases that you [...]

  • Taking Medication Safely

    Updated: 2011-09-20 17:59:18
    People age 65 and over take more prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs than any other age group. In retirement & assisted living communities, on average, residents have ten medications administered to them. One reason for this increased number of medicines is that many people in this age group have long term chronic illnesses such as [...]

  • Heat Stroke can be Killer for Older Americans

    Updated: 2011-09-15 21:48:00
    Filter by APML Home Archive Contact Subscribe Log in Heat Stroke can be Killer for Older Americans by CHritz 16. September 2011 01:48 Summer may be slowly winding down to a close , but that doesn't mean that seniors can let their gaurd down when it comes to heat exhaustion . Excessive heat warnings are still in effect accross many states and while astonishing , the truth is that more Americans die each year from extreme heat compared to hurricanes , tornadoes , lightening , floods and earthquakes combined . And unlike those natural disasters , heat-related deaths are completely . preventable Triple digit weather is not something that only the Southeast and Southwest have to deal with an annual basis . It's a national problem and one that can't be taken lightly . Every summer , it's a major

  • Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy: Implications for Hospice Patients with Severe COPD

    Updated: 2011-09-13 19:02:00
    : Home Hospice Blog Hospice News Feed Overview of Services Clinical Services Education Services Pharmacy Search Why Choose Us About Us Contact Us Subscribe by Email Your : email Free Whitepaper Outcome Resources on Facebook Hospice Action Network ALERTS Browse by Tag Acetaminophen 3 Agitation 2 alprazolam 1 Alzheimer's 2 anorexia 2 antipsychotics 2 appetite 1 Arcapta Neohaler 1 asthma 1 Baclofen 1 Buprenorphine 2 cancer pain 2 Celexa 1 Citalopram 1 constipation 2 COPD 6 Darvocet 1 Darvon 1 DEA 3 Delirium 2 dementia 5 depression 3 Doxepin 1 drug disposal 1 drug shortages 2 dyspnea 1 Exalgo 1 FDA 18 FDA REMS 5 fentanyl 4 flu vaccine 1 hiccups 1 hospice 25 Hospice Action Network 2 hospice advocacy 2 hospice clinical 9 hospice clinical support 10 hospice compliance 2 hospice Conditions of

  • Befuddlement at Hospital Discharge

    Updated: 2011-09-12 14:00:00
    Pages Home About Videos Links Tweets Monday , September 12, 2011 Befuddlement at Hospital Discharge Hospitalizations present a host of dangers to an older patient , and perhaps one of the most hazardous parts of hospitalization is the discharge home . All sorts of things can go wrong as health care is transferred from the controlled environment of the hospital to the outpatient setting . Often , health care plans after hospital discharge are poorly communicated to the patient and outpatient providers . The days after discharge to home are also a period of high risk for medication errors . Perhaps it is no wonder so many seniors need to return back to the hospital within one month of . discharge To address this problem , a number of interventions have been developed to smooth the transition

  • Heart's Pumping Ability May Hold Key to Dementia

    Updated: 2011-09-09 16:10:14
    Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) may play a role in cognitive aging, but that role is not a simple matter of impaired LVEF, researchers found.

  • Heart Disease: is invasive stent placement better then taking pills?

    Updated: 2011-09-09 15:54:04
    Are You Aware Of Your Cholesterol Levels?

  • Are you at risk of not getting enough air to breath?

    Updated: 2011-09-06 18:30:43
    Asthma Numbers Are Getting Worse!

  • How to protect your bones from fractures.

    Updated: 2011-09-06 18:13:15
    Osteoporosis drugs may not be an option

  • Hospice Medication Alert: Maximum Daily Dose of Tylenol Reduced

    Updated: 2011-09-06 16:27:00
    : Home Hospice Blog Hospice News Feed Overview of Services Clinical Services Education Services Pharmacy Search Why Choose Us About Us Contact Us Subscribe by Email Your : email Free Whitepaper Outcome Resources on Facebook Hospice Action Network ALERTS Browse by Tag Acetaminophen 3 Agitation 2 alprazolam 1 Alzheimer's 2 anorexia 2 antipsychotics 2 appetite 1 Arcapta Neohaler 1 asthma 1 Baclofen 1 Buprenorphine 2 cancer pain 2 Celexa 1 Citalopram 1 constipation 2 COPD 6 Darvocet 1 Darvon 1 DEA 3 Delirium 2 dementia 5 depression 3 Doxepin 1 drug disposal 1 drug shortages 2 dyspnea 1 Exalgo 1 FDA 18 FDA REMS 5 fentanyl 4 flu vaccine 1 hiccups 1 hospice 25 Hospice Action Network 2 hospice advocacy 2 hospice clinical 9 hospice clinical support 10 hospice compliance 2 hospice Conditions of

  • Common Signs of Aging Traced to Tiny Brain Blockages

    Updated: 2011-09-02 21:36:02
    Blocked blood vessels in the brain, often too small to be seen with current medical imaging technologies, may explain some of the common signs of aging such as diminished walking ability and hand tremors, researchers said.

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