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Long term care awareness campaign will produce documentary on baby boomer struggles |
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 15:14 |
The rapidly expanding population of elderly Americans could lead to a long term care epidemic for which only an estimated 10 percent of seniors are fully prepared, according to geriatric expert Marion Somers.
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Retirement community passes CMS health inspection with perfect score |
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 06:48 |
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Assisted living facilities play a major role in the comfort and well-being of millions of seniors in the U.S. One such community, Harrogate, was recently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. The healthcare center achieved a perfect score for health inspections and met hundreds of regulatory standards laid out by the CMS.
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New program makes end-of-life planning easier for COPD patients |
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Monday, 16 May 2011 16:31 |
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End-of-life planning is crucial for individuals of old age and those who suffer from chronic diseases.
A new program from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and Pennsylvania State University could make it easier for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients to plan their end-of-life decisions. This will allow patients to have their wishes met as their disease worsens and they're unable to oversee their care.
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Low staffing levels at nursing homes may lead to poor infection control |
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Monday, 09 May 2011 07:41 |
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Most assisted living facilities are comfortable environments in which seniors can get help with everyday tasks and live out their golden years in peace. However, this type of residence must be chosen with care. According to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, about 15 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. receive citations for their failure to address the spread of illness among residents.
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Physician assistant discusses importance of PCMH in addressing elderly care |
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011 11:27 |
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With the passage of the healthcare reform law, doctors around the country have been implementing new models of care in order to ensure that patients have access to high-quality medical services. A concept such as the patient centered medical home (PCMH) focuses on optimizing care coordination and streamlining the efforts of multiple professionals - from doctors and nurses to pharmacists and therapists - in improving the health and outcomes of their patients.
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