scribes have entered the scene in hundreds of clinics and emergency rooms - NYTimes.com

A Busy Doctor’s Right Hand, Ever Ready to Type - NYTimes.com: Without much fanfare or planning, scribes have entered the scene in hundreds of clinics and emergency rooms. Physicians who use them say they feel liberated from the constant note-taking that modern electronic health records systems demand.








 A study

published jointly in October by the American Medical Association and

RAND Corporation found that electronic health records were a major

contributor to physician dissatisfaction, as doctors negotiate a cranky

truce between talking to and examining the patient, and the ceaseless

demands of the computer. And a recent article

in the journal Health Affairs concluded that two-thirds of a primary

care physician’s day was spent on clerical work that could be done by

someone else; among the recommended solutions was the hiring of scribes

How to Report Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation | LinkedIn

How to Report Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation | LinkedIn: How to Report Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation

Russell Forkey Attorney at Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

How to Report, Senior, Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation:

In addition to reporting the financial or other abuse to non-participating family members,most states have agencies to which elder financial and other abuse can be reported.

Assisted living: compassionate, competent care | Sally Michael , UTSanDiego.com

Assisted living: compassionate, competent care | UTSanDiego.com: ⌂





Assisted living: compassionate, competent care



The positive, everyday experiences taking place in thousands of senior communities across this country are the reality of Assisted Living. Like Marion, countless seniors and their families breathe a sigh of relief daily knowing they are well taken care of, safe, and living as independently as possible. Their caregivers are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to make life more comfortable and easier to manage. While the truth about Assisted Living is not likely to be the focus of overblown media hype, it has taken hold. 94% of residents like what they have experienced and 99% feel safe. This is a model that works and preserves dignity and independence for our seniors.





Sally Michael is the president of the California Assisted Living Association, which represents over 460 Assisted Living communities in the state. Members range from providers that cater to an active lifestyle to those that specialize in caring for residents with memory impairment.

"SENIOR BULLYING ACROSS THE AGES: SENIORS BULLYING OTHER SENIORS" | LinkedIn

"SENIOR BULLYING ACROSS THE AGES: SENIORS BULLYING OTHER SENIORS" | LinkedIn:



Sandra Stimson National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, Founder



Seniors bullying other seniors in nursing homes, assisted facilities, Independent living, Hospice centers and seniors communities. Download this Staff Education Tool Kit in pdf or powerpoint presentation by registering free at www.nccdp.org now through March 15 2014

Caregiver needing newcomer information

Here is a link to newcomer information:

http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?tid=2147499781&g=posts&t=2147499795

Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs - NYTimes.com

Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs - NYTimes.com: The Medicare change follows new regulations issued last month by the administration for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which expanded the principle of equal treatment for psychological illnesses to all forms health insurance. But that law does not apply to Medicare.



“Hopefully, older adults who previously were unable to afford to see a therapist will now be more likely to do so,” said Andrea Callow, a policy lawyer with the Center for Medicare Advocacy.

Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs - NYTimes.com

Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs - NYTimes.com: The Medicare change follows new regulations issued last month by the administration for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which expanded the principle of equal treatment for psychological illnesses to all forms health insurance. But that law does not apply to Medicare.

“Hopefully, older adults who previously were unable to afford to see a therapist will now be more likely to do so,” said Andrea Callow, a policy lawyer with the Center for Medicare Advocacy.