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Elderly Depression - How to Deal With Depression in Older People
Depression in the elderly is under reported. It is also a serious threat. Here are a few tips to help a depressed elder.
Pet Therapy For the Elderly
Linda's mother had been receiving in-home care in NJ for several years. While the care was excellent, her mother just did not seem like her old self. Then one day, Linda, a 45-year-old mother, brought a puppy home for her own mother.
Home Care and Medicare
Home health care can provide you with services in the comfort of your own home, these services are generally coordinated by a care agency. Some services offered are skilled nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology services, and medical social services as advised and
Medical Tourism Still Booms Despite Recession
Forward-looking employers are offering expanded health benefits to employees despite the recession, while more traditional employers are cutting back benefits and shifting more expense onto employees.Progressive companies have discovered that by adding a medical tourism component to their existing h
Natural and Effective Candidiasis Treatment Methods
People affected by yeast infections are always searching for natural and effective candidiasis treatment solutions. This is because most anti fungal creams and oral medications only offer temporary relief of the unpleasant symptoms of the disorder. Yet they don't seem to offer long-term relief.
Surgical Instruments Exporters Confident of Posting Record Profits
Yesterday, there were two important news stories for the Surgical Instruments industry. The first one was of Intuitive Surgical Inc. - the industry leader in surgical robotics that has reported second quarter revenue of $351 million, up from $261 million for the same period last year and the second
Trending Right Now in New York Retirement Communities
Modern New York retirement communities provide seniors with comfortable and luxurious housing units combined with a well-paced community lifestyle, along with the services and facilities they can use
Education and Practice Barriers for CRNAs
Nationally, nurse anesthetists have been administering anesthesia to patients for 150 years. Learn what obstacles CRNAs are facing today.
Features To Consider When Choosing A Lift Chair
Lift chairs can be a boon to the elderly, infirm or disabled. Along with stair lifts and scooters they can do wonders for comfort, mobility and increased independence. Lift chairs can be relatively inexpensive but as with everything, the price you are prepared to pay will effect the number and the s
Healthy People 2020 Objectives for Violence Prevention
Consequences of violence extend beyond the suffering of victims and their families to impact schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and more . . .
Considering EHR Systems in Terms of ROI
Healthcare organizations are always looking to take better care of their patients, but they are also concerned with making sure that their bottom line is in the black; if an organization is constantly hemorrhaging money, they won't be able to provide the services their patients require, and the
Senior Living Communities Have a Lot to Offer
Senior living communities are growing more popular by the day. These locations afford the elderly a more active, social lifestyle.
Criteria for Admission to Hospice Care
Hospice care is a concept in medical care designed to give palliative rather than curative treatment to a patient. This means the treatment is based on alleviating the person's symptoms rather than their overall disease and on improving the quality rather than the duration of their life.
A Brief Description of Mobility Scooters
People have long realized the benefit earned from a mobility scooter. This article describes the different types of mobility scooters and provides some great insight into the kinds available.
What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home
There are many factors to consider when choosing a nursing home. It is very time-consuming, but it is time well spent for your peace of mind and your loved one's well-being. Once you have decided what type of nursing care is needed and figured out the financial details, then you are ready to review
Eldercare Laws
The Administration on Aging (AoA) promotes the education and legislation of laws affecting the health and welfare of elderly Americans. Advocating awareness and cooperation within other federal agencies and individual states, the AoA predicts the future concerns of older Americans and works to encou
Ways to Avoid Abuse of the Elderly
Statistics show that over 2 million senior citizens are victimized by abuse annually. The abuse can occur in places of care such as hospitals, nursing homes, and even their own home. What steps can you take to make sure a loved one who is getting older is receiving good treatment? Use these guides t
Practical Tips For Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers
When someone you love has a stroke, your biggest concern is taking care of them in the best way possible. While it is possible for stoke recovery to take place, there are many times when things seem to be different. To take the necessary safety precautions in the home so as to prevent stroke patient
Information on Respiratory Supplies
Respiratory machines have been a blessing in disguise with its invention. This invention has helped to save millions of lives in the world in past and is continuing to do so. This machine usually helps the people who have breathing problems due to various sicknesses.
How Can a Nursing Agency Assist With Seasonal Fluctuations in Staffing Numbers?
Year round staffing shortages are now just an accepted fact of life in the healthcare sector. Seasonal staff shortages have always been a specific problem, however, even at the largest hospitals and health care establishments. Hard pressed HR departments often find the headache of finding suitably q