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Sunday, May 31, 2015
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“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” B.B. King
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
A Guide to Durable Medical Equipment And Medical Supplies - AgingCare.com
A Guide to Durable Medical Equipment And Medical Supplies - AgingCare.com
{Q}First, the basic needs of elderly or ill people must be addressed before they or their family members can think about more abstract or long-term issues.
Second, it is very difficult to obtain information about meeting these
basic needs, especially when it comes to finding the right products or
supplies. The policies and practices of third-party payers - whether
private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid - are often confusing and inconsistent.
Nevertheless, with a little persistence and some basic information, you can become a more knowledgeable and satisfied consumer. The reward will be an improved quality of life for both the elderly person and the caregiver. {EQ}
Read the article from end to end.Good information for caregivers, seniors, and families.
{Q}First, the basic needs of elderly or ill people must be addressed before they or their family members can think about more abstract or long-term issues.
Second, it is very difficult to obtain information about meeting these
basic needs, especially when it comes to finding the right products or
supplies. The policies and practices of third-party payers - whether
private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid - are often confusing and inconsistent.
Nevertheless, with a little persistence and some basic information, you can become a more knowledgeable and satisfied consumer. The reward will be an improved quality of life for both the elderly person and the caregiver. {EQ}
Read the article from end to end.Good information for caregivers, seniors, and families.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Managing Stress - Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Managing Stress - Visiting Nurse Service of New York: Stress Management Tools
Symon also recommends incorporating relaxation techniques. These tools can be very helpful to people coping with long-term stress, such as caregivers, she says.
Pausing to take a few deep breaths slows down the heart and sends a message to the brain that you are calm, which releases hormones to counteract stress. Exercise, such as taking a walk, will also help.
But there's another technique that you might not think of: Do something you find enjoyable. “One of the most important things we remind our clients to do is to make sure they find ways to bring joy into their lives,” she says. “You might get a moment to yourself and think it would be a good time to pay a bill. But instead try to incorporate something that brings you joy. You can’t get rid of the stress, but you can do things that will help to decrease it.” So call a friend, spend time with a grandchild, or find a favorite TV show or movie on Netflix.
Symon also recommends incorporating relaxation techniques. These tools can be very helpful to people coping with long-term stress, such as caregivers, she says.
Pausing to take a few deep breaths slows down the heart and sends a message to the brain that you are calm, which releases hormones to counteract stress. Exercise, such as taking a walk, will also help.
But there's another technique that you might not think of: Do something you find enjoyable. “One of the most important things we remind our clients to do is to make sure they find ways to bring joy into their lives,” she says. “You might get a moment to yourself and think it would be a good time to pay a bill. But instead try to incorporate something that brings you joy. You can’t get rid of the stress, but you can do things that will help to decrease it.” So call a friend, spend time with a grandchild, or find a favorite TV show or movie on Netflix.
Top 10 Codes You Aren’t Meant To Know - Listverse
Top 10 Codes You Aren’t Meant To Know - Listverse
Stores, hospitals, entertainment venues, and other places
where the public are together in large numbers, use secret codes to pass
information between store employees. These are meant to be a secret as
they don’t want to alarm the non-staff members or alert someone (like a
thief) to the fact that they have been noticed. Many stores have their
own codes – for example WalMart, but there are a number that are nearly
universal in application. This is a list of ten secret codes that may
prove useful to you in future, or at least dispel any curiosity you may
have if you hear them.
Stores, hospitals, entertainment venues, and other places
where the public are together in large numbers, use secret codes to pass
information between store employees. These are meant to be a secret as
they don’t want to alarm the non-staff members or alert someone (like a
thief) to the fact that they have been noticed. Many stores have their
own codes – for example WalMart, but there are a number that are nearly
universal in application. This is a list of ten secret codes that may
prove useful to you in future, or at least dispel any curiosity you may
have if you hear them.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Getting the Family to Agree on a Care Plan - AgingCare.com
Getting the Family to Agree on a Care Plan for an Older Adult - AgingCare.com: Generally, disagreements about money—who is in charge of it and how it will be used
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Alzheimer's Navigator an Alzheimer's Association service
Alzheimer's Navigator: Map out a plan to approach Alzheimer's
When facing Alzheimer's disease, there are a lot of things to consider. Alzheimer's Navigator helps guide you to answers by creating a personalized action plan and linking you to information, support and local resources.
You can move at your own pace
Create your private profile and complete the Welcome Survey.
Take short surveys pertaining to your needs with:
Planning for the Future
Working with Doctor/Healthcare Professionals
Caregiver Support
Activities of Daily Living
Home Safety
Driving
Knowledge of Alzheimer's
Review your action plan to get more information, support and local resources.
When facing Alzheimer's disease, there are a lot of things to consider. Alzheimer's Navigator helps guide you to answers by creating a personalized action plan and linking you to information, support and local resources.
You can move at your own pace
Create your private profile and complete the Welcome Survey.
Take short surveys pertaining to your needs with:
Planning for the Future
Working with Doctor/Healthcare Professionals
Caregiver Support
Activities of Daily Living
Home Safety
Driving
Knowledge of Alzheimer's
Review your action plan to get more information, support and local resources.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Zip Door when all you need to seal is the doorway
Zip Door is a great way when all you need to seal is the doorway. One person can install it in under a minute. It's also great for residential jobs like kitchen and bath remodeling, or where renovation will disturb lead paint.
For doors up to 4' x 8'
Flame retardant Made from 4 mil plastic sheeting
Two heavy duty zippers pre-installed
For doors up to 4' x 8'
Flame retardant Made from 4 mil plastic sheeting
Two heavy duty zippers pre-installed
Friday, May 1, 2015
Eldercare Resource Services - Helping You Help Your Loved Ones
Home: ElderCare Resource Services is a Geriatric Nurse/Social Worker partnership that assists families in investigating, assessing, and recommending the medical and non-medical resources required for the care of Seniors. We are strong advocates for our clients, delivering the information and resources necessary to make them the best consumers and ensuring their relative the best possible care. We are Geriatric Care Managers Linda Sullivan RN and Debbie Gitner Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Quality of U.S. hospices varies, patients left in dark - The Washington Post
Quality of U.S. hospices varies, patients left in dark - The Washington Post
{Q}A boom in the industry allows patients to choose from an array of hospice outfits, some of them excellent. More than a thousand new
hospices have opened in the United States in the past decade. But the absence of public information about their quality, a void that is unusual even within the health-care industry, leaves consumers at a loss to distinguish the good from the bad.
Though the federal government publishes consumer data about the quality of other health-care companies, including hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies, it provides no such information about hospices.
The reasons that some hospices stint on care may be at least partly financial. Medicare, the chief source of industry revenue, pays hospice companies per day of care — about $155 for a “routine” day — regardless of how much care is actually provided. That means that the less a hospice spends on nursing and other services, the more it can profit.
{EQ}
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/business/hospice-quality This database shows, among other things, whether the hospice has provided
more intense levels of care for patients suffering a crisis; how much
it spends on nursing visits per patient; and whether it has won approval
from one of three outside accrediting agencies, the Joint Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and Community Health Accreditation Program, or CHAP
{Q}A boom in the industry allows patients to choose from an array of hospice outfits, some of them excellent. More than a thousand new
hospices have opened in the United States in the past decade. But the absence of public information about their quality, a void that is unusual even within the health-care industry, leaves consumers at a loss to distinguish the good from the bad.
Though the federal government publishes consumer data about the quality of other health-care companies, including hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies, it provides no such information about hospices.
The reasons that some hospices stint on care may be at least partly financial. Medicare, the chief source of industry revenue, pays hospice companies per day of care — about $155 for a “routine” day — regardless of how much care is actually provided. That means that the less a hospice spends on nursing and other services, the more it can profit.
{EQ}
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/business/hospice-quality This database shows, among other things, whether the hospice has provided
more intense levels of care for patients suffering a crisis; how much
it spends on nursing visits per patient; and whether it has won approval
from one of three outside accrediting agencies, the Joint Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and Community Health Accreditation Program, or CHAP
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Stairlift Recycling
Stairlift Recycling: The Stairlift Recycling Scheme was pioneered by Major Adaptations Ltd. The recycling scheme for stairlifts donates all income derived from the broking of recycled stairlifts to the Respite for Carers Fund.
The Caregiver’s Bill of Rights | Alzheimer's Reading Room
The Caregiver’s Bill of Rights | Alzheimer's Reading Room: Whether they realize it or not caregivers do have rights – lots of them.
This list has been circulating on the internet for a long time and is attributed to various persons.
This version was taken from www.caregivers.utah.gov, where it is attributed to Jo Horne.
Whether you have seen it previously or not, it is always worth repeating and sharing
This list has been circulating on the internet for a long time and is attributed to various persons.
This version was taken from www.caregivers.utah.gov, where it is attributed to Jo Horne.
Whether you have seen it previously or not, it is always worth repeating and sharing
- To take care of myself. Caregiving is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my loved one.
- To seek help from others even though my loved ones may object. Only I can recognize the limits of my endurance and strength.
- To maintain facets of my life that do not include the person I care for, just as I would if he or she were healthy. I know that I do everything that I reasonably can for this person, and I have the right to do some things just for myself.
- To get angry, be depressed, and express other difficult feelings occasionally.
- To reject any attempts by my loved one (either conscious or unconscious) to manipulate me through guilt, and/or depression.
- To receive consideration, affection, forgiveness, and acceptance for what I do, from my loved ones, for as long as I offer these qualities in return.
- To take pride in what I am accomplishing and to applaud the courage it has sometimes taken to meet the needs of my loved one.
- To protect my individuality and my right to make a life for myself that will sustain me in the time when my loved one no longer needs my full-time help.
- To expect and demand that as new strides are made in finding resources to aid physically- and mentally-impaired persons in our country, similar strides will be made towards aiding and supporting caregivers.
Accepting Alzheimers, Coping in Alzheimers World | Alzheimer's Reading Room
Accepting Alzheimers, Coping in Alzheimers World | Alzheimer's Reading Room: Accepting Alzheimers, Coping in Alzheimers World
Did you ever wonder why most Alzheimer's patients stick like glue to their caregiver? Call out their name when they can't see them? Want to know where you are when they can't see you?
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room
Accepting Alzheimer's Coping
When a person has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia they are often difficult to understand. The behaviors they express are often difficult to accept.
It be be very hard to deal with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
It is hard to understand that a person can't remember. Harder to accept that when they can't remember, they will do things that are completely foreign to your frame of reference.
Each of us has emotions and feelings. Alzheimer's has a way of bringing out the worst of these feelings and emotions.
The challenge -- learning to deal with a person living with Alzheimer's on their own terms. Learning to deal with Alzheimer's disease.
http://tinyurl.com/buqqwxz
Many caregivers come to the conclusion that the person living with Alzheimer's is not the person they knew. Knew most or all of their life.
Is it possible to deal with a stranger? Is this supposed stranger likable?
Can you like someone that continually makes you angry, frustrated and sad?
See what is happening? You make the situation about you. This is not the person I knew. I knew.
But Alzheimer's caregiving is not only about you. It is also about the person living with the disease.
The "live -R" cannot help or change the way they are acting. But, you can change the way you are acting or feeling.
Sooner or later you have to start by reminding yourself this is my Mom, this is my Dad, this is my Husband, this is my Wife.
Here is something I learned on the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Alzheimer's caregivers want, try hard, to give the person living with AD the highest quality of life possible.
Striving for this goal is difficult. Near the beginning, it seems impossible for most of us.
Did you ever wonder why most Alzheimer's patients stick like glue to their caregiver? Call out their name when they can't see them? Want to know where you are when they can't see you?
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room
Accepting Alzheimer's Coping
When a person has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia they are often difficult to understand. The behaviors they express are often difficult to accept.
It be be very hard to deal with a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
It is hard to understand that a person can't remember. Harder to accept that when they can't remember, they will do things that are completely foreign to your frame of reference.
Each of us has emotions and feelings. Alzheimer's has a way of bringing out the worst of these feelings and emotions.
The challenge -- learning to deal with a person living with Alzheimer's on their own terms. Learning to deal with Alzheimer's disease.
http://tinyurl.com/buqqwxz
Many caregivers come to the conclusion that the person living with Alzheimer's is not the person they knew. Knew most or all of their life.
Is it possible to deal with a stranger? Is this supposed stranger likable?
Can you like someone that continually makes you angry, frustrated and sad?
See what is happening? You make the situation about you. This is not the person I knew. I knew.
But Alzheimer's caregiving is not only about you. It is also about the person living with the disease.
The "live -R" cannot help or change the way they are acting. But, you can change the way you are acting or feeling.
Sooner or later you have to start by reminding yourself this is my Mom, this is my Dad, this is my Husband, this is my Wife.
Here is something I learned on the Alzheimer's Reading Room. Alzheimer's caregivers want, try hard, to give the person living with AD the highest quality of life possible.
Striving for this goal is difficult. Near the beginning, it seems impossible for most of us.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
How to Widen a Doorway • Ron Hazelton Online
How to Widen a Doorway • Ron Hazelton Online • DIY Ideas & Projects: Learn how widen a doorway; includes details on inspection holes, removing wall coverings and installing new framing.
Related Project
In the course of widening this doorway, some damaged flooring was exposed. view a video that shows how that situation was handled.
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Related Project
In the course of widening this doorway, some damaged flooring was exposed. view a video that shows how that situation was handled.
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Friday, April 10, 2015
Microwave Cooking for One What Wattage Is My Microwave Oven?
What Wattage Is My Microwave Oven?: Microwave Cooking for One by Marie T Smith
Fast, easy, and economical, the recipes are ideal for individual cooks, whether they live alone or share busy modern households. With almost 300 recipes for exciting meals
Fast, easy, and economical, the recipes are ideal for individual cooks, whether they live alone or share busy modern households. With almost 300 recipes for exciting meals
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Senior Living Technology Blog
Tools to Keep Your Staff and Residents Happy with Built-in Support
Jerry Grove
Apr 8, 2015
Seniors are not prepared to leave their cell phones, tablets, e-readers, or laptops behind. Dependable high-speed wireless Internet is the bare minimum expected of senior living communities catering to a leisure lifestyle.
Along the same lines, seniors don’t want to depend on their son-in-law or a staff member to help install the latest application or fix a bug. Communities catering to residents should have built-in resident support personnel in place that can get a senior’s technology running in no time.
Jerry Grove
Apr 8, 2015
Seniors are not prepared to leave their cell phones, tablets, e-readers, or laptops behind. Dependable high-speed wireless Internet is the bare minimum expected of senior living communities catering to a leisure lifestyle.
Along the same lines, seniors don’t want to depend on their son-in-law or a staff member to help install the latest application or fix a bug. Communities catering to residents should have built-in resident support personnel in place that can get a senior’s technology running in no time.
Monday, April 6, 2015
To Flush or Not to Flush: How Do You Dispose of Expired Drugs
Tips for Safe Drug Disposal By Lynda Shrager
First, organize your medicines, and gather all of the expired drugs (prescriptions have dates on the labels; over-the-counter bottles and boxes are stamped with expiration dates).
Remove identifying information from the prescription label to help maintain your privacy and protect your personal health information. You don’t need the world to know you have acid reflux or are depressed, psychotic, or on birth control
If available, follow specific disposal guidelines noted on the bottle or patient information sheet.
Don’t flush prescription drugs unless the bottle or info sheet says to.
Crush pills or capsules or dissolve them in water.
Before throwing drugs in the trash, take them out of their containers and mix them with an “undesirable substance” such as coffee grounds or kitty litter. To avoid leakage or breakage out of the main garbage bag, put the mixture in a sealed plastic bag before placing it in the trash. The sealed bags will be less appealing to curious children or pets or anyone else who might go through your trash.
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Lynda combines her expertise as an occupational therapist, master’s
level social worker, professional organizer and aging in place
specialist to pursue her passion of providing therapeutic care in the
patient’s home environment and in educating their caregivers. To that
end she is eagerly launching a new initiative called “At Home for Life”
to facilitate a senior’s desire to remain in their own home as they face
the crossroads of diminished physical and cognitive abilities. Lynda
will provide residential assessments and make recommendations to enable
people to safely access and navigate their own homes, thereby allowing
them to age in place.
Published Apr 1, 2014 everydayhealth.com
For the medications you are going to toss, follow these guidelines:First, organize your medicines, and gather all of the expired drugs (prescriptions have dates on the labels; over-the-counter bottles and boxes are stamped with expiration dates).
Remove identifying information from the prescription label to help maintain your privacy and protect your personal health information. You don’t need the world to know you have acid reflux or are depressed, psychotic, or on birth control
If available, follow specific disposal guidelines noted on the bottle or patient information sheet.
Don’t flush prescription drugs unless the bottle or info sheet says to.
Crush pills or capsules or dissolve them in water.
Before throwing drugs in the trash, take them out of their containers and mix them with an “undesirable substance” such as coffee grounds or kitty litter. To avoid leakage or breakage out of the main garbage bag, put the mixture in a sealed plastic bag before placing it in the trash. The sealed bags will be less appealing to curious children or pets or anyone else who might go through your trash.
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Lynda combines her expertise as an occupational therapist, master’s
level social worker, professional organizer and aging in place
specialist to pursue her passion of providing therapeutic care in the
patient’s home environment and in educating their caregivers. To that
end she is eagerly launching a new initiative called “At Home for Life”
to facilitate a senior’s desire to remain in their own home as they face
the crossroads of diminished physical and cognitive abilities. Lynda
will provide residential assessments and make recommendations to enable
people to safely access and navigate their own homes, thereby allowing
them to age in place.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Defining Non-Medical Home Care for Seniors | In Home Care for Elders
Defining Non-Medical Home Care for Seniors | In Home Care for Elders
Home Care is a service that assists those in need to continue living and celebrating life from the comfort of their own home. Home care is a model of care that includes both professional and informal support networks that include family, neighbors, and friends. To remain independent, these individuals construct your ‘Care Team’ which work together to meet your goals and expected outcomes. At some point, you may determine that a professional Home Care company is needed to join your Care Team.
Considering your options
When selecting a Home Care services company, you will have many questions. The first thing to understand is that Home Care services vary from facility-based options. Chances are if you’re researching senior care you’ve heard a lot about senior housing options such as a nursing home, assisted living community, adult day care, retirement community, or continuing care retirement community (or CCRC). These elderly care options all have unique benefits, however, at home care is often the preferred choice for seniors who wish to age in place at their own home. Your financial, social, and health situation will often determine which environment you choose.
Choosing the right care for loved ones is an important decision and it starts with knowing when to call. Professional care givers can assist your loved one in a number of important ways
Paying for In Home Care | Affordable Quality Home Care: Paying for Home CareWhen it comes time to find non-medical, in-home care for your loved ones, paying for this important service is probably the last thing on your mind.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk: Prevention -
The 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk: Prevention -: The 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk:
http://www.seniorlivingsmart.com/
Wandering and elopement are common behaviors seen in Alzheimer’s and
other types of dementia. Due to the nature of the disease process, often
judgment and reasoning are impaired, making it critical that the
environment meet the needs of the resident by providing a safe and
secure setting that allows for the residents independent mobility.
http://www.seniorlivingsmart.com/
other types of dementia. Due to the nature of the disease process, often
judgment and reasoning are impaired, making it critical that the
environment meet the needs of the resident by providing a safe and
secure setting that allows for the residents independent mobility.
Did You Know?
- Nationwide, researchers estimate that 34,000 Alzheimer’s patients wander each year.
- Thirty percent made it more than two miles before they were found, with 15 percent wandering more than 20 miles.
- In 80% of cases, the resident was a known wanderer with prior elopements.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Why We Need To Get Rid Of Senior Centers
Why We Need To Get Rid Of Senior Centers Kerry Hannon
Time to Make Centers Multigenerational
That’s why I say: Let’s get rid of senior centers.
I’m not suggesting abolishing places for older men and women to get together and to learn things. I’m suggesting turning traditional centers into places where young and old spend time together.
This idea is actually catching on.
Kerry Hannon is a contributor to Next Avenue and
has spent more than 25 years covering personal finance for Forbes,
Money, U.S. News & World Report and USA Today. Her website is kerryhannon.com. Follow her on Twitter @kerryhannon.
Time to Make Centers Multigenerational
That’s why I say: Let’s get rid of senior centers.
I’m not suggesting abolishing places for older men and women to get together and to learn things. I’m suggesting turning traditional centers into places where young and old spend time together.
This idea is actually catching on.
Kerry Hannon is a contributor to Next Avenue and
has spent more than 25 years covering personal finance for Forbes,
Money, U.S. News & World Report and USA Today. Her website is kerryhannon.com. Follow her on Twitter @kerryhannon.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Searching Dr. Google: How to Talk to Your Doc About Online Health Info
Searching Dr. Google: How to Talk to Your Doc About Online Health Info:
{Q}
Many current-generation patients prefer to collaborate with their doctors.
The minute we have an ache or a pain or are given a new diagnosis, many of us turn to Dr. Google. Unfortunately the Internet is littered with people and companies that may improperly interpret or manipulate research and lead us to useless or harmful remedies. I am a huge proponent of arming yourself with as much knowledge as possible, which a huge part of the caregiver role.{EQ}
{Q}
You might try to send this new information to the doctor in advance
of your next appointment. Since no one can be expected to be current on
every last piece of research, this approach should allow the doctor
time to discern whether the information is relevant to your particular
case.
Here are tips for engaging your doctor:
disease in question and run by nonprofits, such as those of the
Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association, tend to be
accurate and informative; I recommend you start with those.{EQ}
{Q}
Many current-generation patients prefer to collaborate with their doctors.
The minute we have an ache or a pain or are given a new diagnosis, many of us turn to Dr. Google. Unfortunately the Internet is littered with people and companies that may improperly interpret or manipulate research and lead us to useless or harmful remedies. I am a huge proponent of arming yourself with as much knowledge as possible, which a huge part of the caregiver role.{EQ}
{Q}
You might try to send this new information to the doctor in advance
of your next appointment. Since no one can be expected to be current on
every last piece of research, this approach should allow the doctor
time to discern whether the information is relevant to your particular
case.
Here are tips for engaging your doctor:
- Rather than challenging him, explain that you found something
interesting online and wondered what he thinks about it. Your tone
should impart respect for his expertise - If you can’t get the information to your doctor ahead of time, bring it with you and make a follow-up appointment to discuss it.
disease in question and run by nonprofits, such as those of the
Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association, tend to be
accurate and informative; I recommend you start with those.{EQ}
Friday, March 20, 2015
- Specialized Care Co, Inc.for individuals who need dental care
- Specialized Care Co, Inc.
Specialized Care Co, Inc. designs, markets and sells products that facilitate the delivery of oral health services. Our products include Rainbow Stabilizing Systems (some people refer to these generically as Papoose Boards), Airway Positioners and Cushions for knee-to-knee exams; Open Wide mouth props (bite blocks) and mouth rests; Stay N Place pillows for the dental chair, chair liners and booster seats; Surround 3-headed toothbrushes, and training DVDs for delivery of dental care to people with special needs.
Specialized Care Co, Inc. markets products that facilitate the delivery of oral health services. Our products assist dental professionals, nurses and at-home helpers as they provide care for individuals who need dental care, but who are unable to cooperate for safe and effective dental treatment. You may call us toll-free at 800/722-7375 (U.S. and Canada) if you'd like further assistance. For our international visitors, our phone number in the U.S. is 603/926-0071 and our fax number is 603/926-5905.
Specialized Care Co, Inc. designs, markets and sells products that facilitate the delivery of oral health services. Our products include Rainbow Stabilizing Systems (some people refer to these generically as Papoose Boards), Airway Positioners and Cushions for knee-to-knee exams; Open Wide mouth props (bite blocks) and mouth rests; Stay N Place pillows for the dental chair, chair liners and booster seats; Surround 3-headed toothbrushes, and training DVDs for delivery of dental care to people with special needs.
Specialized Care Co, Inc. markets products that facilitate the delivery of oral health services. Our products assist dental professionals, nurses and at-home helpers as they provide care for individuals who need dental care, but who are unable to cooperate for safe and effective dental treatment. You may call us toll-free at 800/722-7375 (U.S. and Canada) if you'd like further assistance. For our international visitors, our phone number in the U.S. is 603/926-0071 and our fax number is 603/926-5905.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Resources For Caregivers | AssistedLiving.com
Resources For Caregivers | AssistedLiving.com: Government and Nonprofit Resources For Seniors
Thursday, March 12, 2015
How to Message LinkedIn Group Members | @StacyZapar's Blog
How to Message LinkedIn Group Members | @StacyZapar's Blog
You used to be able to message fellow group members via a link right on their profile. That went away many years ago and it's now much more convoluted and you really have to know what you’re doing to figure it out. It’s not intuitive in the least (in my opinion) and it even took me a while to find the feature after this latest change to the functionality and user interface. (Note: This could be a sign that the feature is in the process of being phased out… Much easier to do away with something that no one could find recently anyway.)
Stacy Donovan Zapar is a 16-year recruiting veteran for Fortune 500 tech companies and CEO of Tenfold Social Training, a B2B Social Recruiting training company for talent acquisition and staffing teams around the world. She is also the Most Connected Woman on LinkedIn with more than 40,000 1st-level connections, making her the #5 most connected person out of 259 million users worldwide. She is a monthly contributor to LinkedIn's Talent Blog and served as Technical Editor for Wiley's LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day. Stacy speaks regularly at HR / Recruiting conferences globally, including #truLondon, LinkedIn Talent Connect and Sourcing Summit Australia. She is #6 on Huffington Post's Top 100 Most Social HR Experts on Twitter and #7 on ERE.net's 50 People Most Retweeted by Recruiters on Twitter. Feel free to connect with Stacy on LinkedIn and Twitter (@StacyZapar).
You used to be able to message fellow group members via a link right on their profile. That went away many years ago and it's now much more convoluted and you really have to know what you’re doing to figure it out. It’s not intuitive in the least (in my opinion) and it even took me a while to find the feature after this latest change to the functionality and user interface. (Note: This could be a sign that the feature is in the process of being phased out… Much easier to do away with something that no one could find recently anyway.)
Stacy Donovan Zapar is a 16-year recruiting veteran for Fortune 500 tech companies and CEO of Tenfold Social Training, a B2B Social Recruiting training company for talent acquisition and staffing teams around the world. She is also the Most Connected Woman on LinkedIn with more than 40,000 1st-level connections, making her the #5 most connected person out of 259 million users worldwide. She is a monthly contributor to LinkedIn's Talent Blog and served as Technical Editor for Wiley's LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day. Stacy speaks regularly at HR / Recruiting conferences globally, including #truLondon, LinkedIn Talent Connect and Sourcing Summit Australia. She is #6 on Huffington Post's Top 100 Most Social HR Experts on Twitter and #7 on ERE.net's 50 People Most Retweeted by Recruiters on Twitter. Feel free to connect with Stacy on LinkedIn and Twitter (@StacyZapar).
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Specialized Grab Bars |
Specialized Grab Bars |: Specialized Grab Bars
January 20, 2013
Many options are now available for decorative designer grab bars in the home that provide a great option for both beauty and safety. Designer grab bars are available at a variety of costs and styles.
January 20, 2013
Many options are now available for decorative designer grab bars in the home that provide a great option for both beauty and safety. Designer grab bars are available at a variety of costs and styles.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Exploring the Potential of Digital Technology to link AHPs and People in Remote, Rural Hubs
Let's Talk about Dementia | Never in the history of mankind did not talking about something scary make it disappear.
Living it Up Creatively
Exploring the Potential of Digital Technology to link AHPs and People in Remote, Rural Hubs
Since June 2014, a group made up of people living with disabilities and health problems, carers and Allied Health Professionals (AHP’s) have been actively learning about the benefits of digital inclusion. In August, we established a steering group to drive forward a Living it Up Creatively digital project that links Helmsdale, a remote rural community in East Sutherland, to New Craigs, the main Mental Health Hospital supporting the Highlands from Inverness.
How will we use digital technology to connect professionals and people in the future?
For further information contact Sarah Muir (AHP Lead NHS Highlands) at sarah.muir2@nhs.net or Ann Pascoe (Dementia Friendly Communities, East Sutherland) on ann@dementia-friendly.com .
And follow us on twitter: @sarahahpmh and @a_carers_voice.
Living it Up Creatively
Exploring the Potential of Digital Technology to link AHPs and People in Remote, Rural Hubs
Since June 2014, a group made up of people living with disabilities and health problems, carers and Allied Health Professionals (AHP’s) have been actively learning about the benefits of digital inclusion. In August, we established a steering group to drive forward a Living it Up Creatively digital project that links Helmsdale, a remote rural community in East Sutherland, to New Craigs, the main Mental Health Hospital supporting the Highlands from Inverness.
How will we use digital technology to connect professionals and people in the future?
For further information contact Sarah Muir (AHP Lead NHS Highlands) at sarah.muir2@nhs.net or Ann Pascoe (Dementia Friendly Communities, East Sutherland) on ann@dementia-friendly.com .
And follow us on twitter: @sarahahpmh and @a_carers_voice.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Free "Long Distance Caregiver Checkli
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It is hard being apart from an aging parent and worrying about his or her safety and well-being. When you visit, you need to make the most of your time. Our experts share a valuable checklist to improve your visits!
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It is hard being apart from an aging parent and worrying about his or her safety and well-being. When you visit, you need to make the most of your time. Our experts share a valuable checklist to improve your visits!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Why are caregiver spouses so relectant to hire help? | LinkedIn
Brett Frankenberg 2nd Founder at The Institute for Quality in SeniorLiving, Greater San Diego Area participated in an interesting discussion on
Home Care and Healthcare Advocacy concerning "Why are caregiver spouses so
reluctant to hire help?
" I am paraphrasing from his discussion:”
One cannot stress enough the need for caregiver education. The problem is many family members think they learn by watching caregivers in the hospital.
Brett: Have you ever worked an overnight shift in a hospital with a
Senior who has dementia?
Brett If you have, I doubt you would assert that observing highly trained professionals who care for patients in the hospital would suffice as sufficient training.
Brett believes the biggest mistake is assuming that a caregiver is absorbing the necessary information simply by observing the clinical activities that take place when the patient is an inpatient. Further, we have no idea what the baseline of the caregiver is most of the time.
Brett Frankenberg
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Online Tools | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's raises many questions. The Alzheimer's Association has several free, online tools to help you find answers, local resources and support.
Alzheimer's Navigator®
ALZConnected® (Message Boards)
Caregiver Stress Check
Care Team Calendar
Comfort Zone®
Community Resource Finder
E-Learning Workshops
essentiALZ Individual Certification
TrialMatch®
Virtual Library
Read more: http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-online-tools.asp#ixzz3ST9Bt8Q1
Alzheimer's Navigator®
ALZConnected® (Message Boards)
Caregiver Stress Check
Care Team Calendar
Comfort Zone®
Community Resource Finder
E-Learning Workshops
essentiALZ Individual Certification
TrialMatch®
Virtual Library
Read more: http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-online-tools.asp#ixzz3ST9Bt8Q1
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
AMERICA’S EMERGENCY CARE ENVIRONMENT ... American College of Emergency Physicians
ACEP 2014 EM Report Card: AMERICA’S EMERGENCY
CARE ENVIRONMENT
About ACEP
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), founded in 1968, is the oldest and largest national medical specialty organization representing physicians who practice emergency medicine. With more than 32,000 members, ACEP continually monitors trends in the health care environment and analyzes issues affecting emergency physicians and their patients
CARE ENVIRONMENT
About ACEP
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), founded in 1968, is the oldest and largest national medical specialty organization representing physicians who practice emergency medicine. With more than 32,000 members, ACEP continually monitors trends in the health care environment and analyzes issues affecting emergency physicians and their patients
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
4 Key Things to Know about Trusts and Medicaid Planning - AgingCare.com
4 Key Things to Know about Trusts and Medicaid Planning - AgingCare.com
There are many types of trusts that can be helpful in protecting your assets while allowing you to qualify for Medicaid. This article is a brief overview of the things you need to know when setting up a trust.
It must be irrevocable: An irrevocable trust cannot be altered or amended, and are thus the only type of trust that offers any benefit for Medicaid planning.
There are many types of trusts that can be helpful in protecting your assets while allowing you to qualify for Medicaid. This article is a brief overview of the things you need to know when setting up a trust.
It must be irrevocable: An irrevocable trust cannot be altered or amended, and are thus the only type of trust that offers any benefit for Medicaid planning.
Home Health Aide Certification and Certificate Programs
Home Health Aide Certification and Certificate Programs
Each state has its own requirements for home health aide certification. Some states only require that the employing agency be certified, while others require home health aides to pass a certification exam following completion of an educational program. Besides a skills assessment examination, certification may also require a state administered criminal background check. Some states maintain a registry database of certified home health aides that can be accessed by the public
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Home Health Aide Training Requirements in MA
Massachusetts does not require a State issued certification, nor is
there a State exam required to be eligible to work as a Home Health
Aide. Instead the State recommends national certification through the
National Association for Home Care and Hospice. The NAHC requires a 75 hour training course and a competency test before you are eligible to apply for their certification.
Each state has its own requirements for home health aide certification. Some states only require that the employing agency be certified, while others require home health aides to pass a certification exam following completion of an educational program. Besides a skills assessment examination, certification may also require a state administered criminal background check. Some states maintain a registry database of certified home health aides that can be accessed by the public
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Home Health Aide Training Requirements in MA
Massachusetts does not require a State issued certification, nor is
there a State exam required to be eligible to work as a Home Health
Aide. Instead the State recommends national certification through the
National Association for Home Care and Hospice. The NAHC requires a 75 hour training course and a competency test before you are eligible to apply for their certification.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Who would come to take your place in a crisis | emergency
What would you do if you had a crisis and had to leave in an ambulance in the middle of the night?
Who take your place to help your/our loved ones?
I have have a plan "b" in a closed plastic file folder with compartments in my car. It has our POA's, medical stuff, and health care proxy. I have also sent copies of POA and med proxies to the local hospitals' medical records.
Here is a early copy of the plan-B document {medial information for responders} which is in a "File of Life" folder.
Medic Information for responders
Our phone number:
Our home address:
--
Emergency call 911
Preferred Hospital:
Local hospital:
--
MedicAlert Services (med information) 800 432 5378
caregiver ID xxxxxxxxxxxxx ALZ Safe Return ID SRxxxxxxxx
--
In-Home Health Services Provider:
--
Insurance: Medicare & Medx (BXBS) Medex phone 800 678 2265
---
Housebound 's name
DOB MO/Day/Year
PCP; Dr name/phone/location
Alzheimer’s; Dr name/phone/location
Current medications: {list of meds and instructions}
--
My name:
DOB MO/Day/YEAR
PCP: Dr name/phone/location
Current medications: {list of meds and instructions}
--
Individuals to call to come in response to emergency
{FIRST CALL} name,phone, location
{Immediately call} Home Instead 508 393 8838
--
(if you can’t get first person others: possible calls)
list of trusted people.
--
other contacts:
Dentist :
--
Individual holding Durable Power of Attorneys: {holders names and their contact information}
--
Records (directives etc) on file at Family Attorney Contact information:
Who take your place to help your/our loved ones?
I have have a plan "b" in a closed plastic file folder with compartments in my car. It has our POA's, medical stuff, and health care proxy. I have also sent copies of POA and med proxies to the local hospitals' medical records.
Here is a early copy of the plan-B document {medial information for responders} which is in a "File of Life" folder.
Medic Information for responders
Our phone number:
Our home address:
--
Emergency call 911
Preferred Hospital:
Local hospital:
--
MedicAlert Services (med information) 800 432 5378
caregiver ID xxxxxxxxxxxxx ALZ Safe Return ID SRxxxxxxxx
--
In-Home Health Services Provider:
--
Insurance: Medicare & Medx (BXBS) Medex phone 800 678 2265
---
Housebound 's name
DOB MO/Day/Year
PCP; Dr name/phone/location
Alzheimer’s; Dr name/phone/location
Current medications: {list of meds and instructions}
--
My name:
DOB MO/Day/YEAR
PCP: Dr name/phone/location
Current medications: {list of meds and instructions}
--
Individuals to call to come in response to emergency
{FIRST CALL} name,phone, location
{Immediately call} Home Instead 508 393 8838
--
(if you can’t get first person others: possible calls)
list of trusted people.
--
other contacts:
Dentist :
--
Individual holding Durable Power of Attorneys: {holders names and their contact information}
--
Records (directives etc) on file at Family Attorney Contact information:
Thursday, February 5, 2015
How to help if someone you care for has a fall | Stroke4Carers
How to help if someone you care for has a fall | Stroke4Carers: How to help if someone you care for has a fall
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If you are having problems playing the video, download the clip here [.mp4, 28.6 MB] (Right click this link, and “Save As”). http://www.stroke4carers.org/wp-content/uploads/GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL.mp4
Video running time: 07.13 minutes. The film may take time to download depending on your broadband speed.
To enlarge to full screen click on the arrows at the bottom right of the frame.
If you are having problems playing the video, download the clip here [.mp4, 28.6 MB] (Right click this link, and “Save As”). http://www.stroke4carers.org/wp-content/uploads/GETTING_UP_AFTER_A_FALL.mp4
Book list, this information and all links were active 8/20/2013
"A
Common Sense Guide to Alzheimer's Care Kisses for Elizabeth is
written for both family and professional caregivers of people with
Alzheimer's disease and other dementia’s. It is a practical
resource for anyone experiencing difficulty with significant
behavioral issues but is also helpful to caregivers who simply want
to provide the best possible care.
The author has developed 15 common sense guidelines which address a wide
variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even
prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as
wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains
what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why
these behaviors occur.
variety of concerns by helping caregivers to solve problems or even
prevent them. The guidelines also address negative behaviors such as
wandering, combativeness, paranoia and sundowning. The book explains
what dementia is, how it affects people who suffer from it and why
these behaviors occur.
Stephanie D Zeman MSN RN has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were
applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals
quality of life
applied to help resolve their problems and enhance the individuals
quality of life
Since one of the best ways to learn is by example, Stephanie D Zeman MSN RN
has included over 40 true heartwarming stories about her patients
with dementia and ways in which the guidelines were applied to help
resolve their problems and enhance the individuals quality of life."
FYI ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Stephanie
is one of my on-line friends.
We are both active on
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx
Stephanie
on abuse: READ TODAY
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?tid=2147495522&g=posts&t=2147495517
Another
excellent book I quote from often:
Jolene
Brackey "Creating Moments of Joy" Perdue University Press.
Stephanie
offerred this list, his information and all links are active
8/20/2013
This
is a list of links about information you will need. Most helpful for
you right now will be "Understanding the dementia experience"
which will give you an idea of what your LO is going through; and
"Communication skills" Which will help you to
communicate in ways which will avoid or decrease your LO
negative behaviors.
Understandingthe dementia experience:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/210580
Anosognosiaexplains why dementia patients are unaware of their problem
http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/en/reading/Anosognosia.pdf
Communicationtechniques for dementia caregivers:
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147497924
Guideto diagnosing and treating dementia: What your doctor should do:http://dementia.americangeriatrics.org/
Bathingand Showering
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147491802
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=138
http://www.disabled-world.com/health/aging/uti.php
Pickingat skin/scabs: http://www.alzcompend.info/?p=233
http://prc.coh.org/PainNOA/Abbey_Tool.pdf
http://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147489263
Caregiverkitchen http://caregiver.com/kitchen/index.htm
“Uncompensated Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Payment Relief Act,”
A3928
An Act providing compensation relief to long term care facilities when Medicaid eligibility determinations are delayed, designated the “Uncompensated Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Payment
1. The Commissioner of Human Services shall make an advance payment to a nursing facility, an assisted living residence, or a comprehensive personal care home licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.), at the facility’s request, whenever the facility is providing uncompensated services to one or more residents whose eligibility for Medicaid has not been determined more than ninety days after an application has been filed. Any such advance payment shall not exceed fifty percent of the estimated amount due for the uncompensated services. No later than 30 days after any such application is granted and payment has been made to the facility, or after any such application has been denied, the commissioner shall: provide reimbursement for any balance due to the facility; or recover any advance payments made on behalf of an applicant deemed ineligible for Medicaid by reducing any payments due to the facility.
2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply for such State plan amendments or waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act and to secure federal financial participation for State Medicaid expenditures under the federal Medicaid program.
3. The Commissioner of Human Services shall, in accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt any rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
4. This act shall take effect on the first day of the fiscal year next following the date of enactment, except that the Commissioner of Human Services may take such anticipatory administrative action in advance thereof as shall be necessary for >the implementation of the act.
/>
STATEMENT
This bill, designated the “Uncompensated Pending Medicaid Beneficiary Payment Relief Act,” would provide payments to certain long term care facilities for residents who have applied for Medicaid but whose eligibility has not been determined more than 90 days after the initial application. The bill requires the Commissioner of Human Services to make advance payments to a nursing facility, an assisted living residence, or a comprehensive personal care home, at the facility’s request, whenever the facility is providing uncompensated services to one or more residents whose eligibility for Medicaid has not been determined more than ninety days after an application has been filed. Any such advance payment would not exceed fifty percent of the estimated amount due for the uncompensated services. No later than 30 days after any such application is granted and payment has been made to the facility, or after any such application has been denied, the commissioner would be required to: provide reimbursement for any balance due to the facility; or recover any advance payments made on behalf of an applicant deemed ineligible for Medicaid by reducing any payments due to the facility.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Dementia Behavior Can Seem Like Manipulation - AgingCare.com
Dementia Behavior Can Seem Like Manipulation - AgingCare.com:
"Sometimes caregivers assume that (their loved ones) are being manipulative because they just can't believe their behavior," she explains. But in reality, people with dementia aren't able to think through the process of manipulation.
"Sometimes caregivers assume that (their loved ones) are being manipulative because they just can't believe their behavior," she explains. But in reality, people with dementia aren't able to think through the process of manipulation.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Denial: When it helps, when it hurts - Mayo Clinic
Denial: When it helps, when it hurts - Mayo Clinic
Refuse to acknowledge a stressful problem or situation
Avoid facing the facts of the situation
Minimize the consequences of the situation
In its strictest sense, denial is an unconscious process. You don't generally decide to be in denial about something. But some research suggests that denial might have a conscious component — on some level, you might choose to be in denial.
You can be in denial about anything that makes you feel vulnerable or threatens your sense of control, such as:
Refuse to acknowledge a stressful problem or situation
In its strictest sense, denial is an unconscious process. You don't generally decide to be in denial about something. But some research suggests that denial might have a conscious component — on some level, you might choose to be in denial.
Common reasons for denial
- A chronic or terminal illness
- Depression or other mental health conditions
- Addiction
- Financial problems
- Job difficulties
- Relationship conflicts
- Traumatic events
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Free Information Download on Stroke
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Top 5 Signs of a Stroke
Preview of Your Free Download on Stroke
Approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a new or recurrent stroke each year (American Stroke Association [ASA], 2012a).
Here are some signs and symptoms:
SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body.
SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause (National Stroke Association, 2013)
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Top 5 Signs of a Stroke
Preview of Your Free Download on Stroke
Approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a new or recurrent stroke each year (American Stroke Association [ASA], 2012a).
Here are some signs and symptoms:
SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body.
SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause (National Stroke Association, 2013)
Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment and Post Stroke Rehabilitation available with FREE download.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
How do Alzheimer’s and dementia cue cards help communication? Video content included. « Caregiver Cards Caregiver Cards
How do Alzheimer’s and dementia cue cards help communication? Video content included. « Caregiver Cards Caregiver Cards: Caregiver Cards Communication Cues for Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
"Let's Continue the Communication"
"Let's Continue the Communication"
Saturday, January 24, 2015
A Sense of Calm DVD
"A Sense of Calm" is being used in over 600 care homes and schools, as well as by family carers at home, to help relax adults and children with a range of conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, strokes, autism, Down’s syndrome and other learning difficulties, where the nature of their condition can lead to frustration, agitation, anxiety and sometimes rage.
DVD is 60 minutes long and features 6 video tracks of specially-created, flowing images, set to specially-composed music, designed to promote relaxation through sensory stimulation. We also include a booklet on how to get the best from your DVD. A Sense of Calm DVD:
DVD is 60 minutes long and features 6 video tracks of specially-created, flowing images, set to specially-composed music, designed to promote relaxation through sensory stimulation. We also include a booklet on how to get the best from your DVD. A Sense of Calm DVD:
Comfort Care Order (CCO-DNR) program Plus MOLST
EMS Comfort Care Order Do Not Resuscitate Program | doh
The
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Comfort Care Order-Do Not Resuscitate
(CCO-DNR) program allows patients diagnosed with a specific medical or
terminal condition to express their wishes regarding end of life
resuscitation in the pre or post-hospital setting.
The program requires that a patient’s attending physician certify and sign a Comfort Care Order
(CCO) that states the patient (adult or child) has a specific medical
or terminal condition. The patient, or his or her authorized decision
maker or surrogate, must also consent and sign the CCO (verbal orders
are not valid). The physician then places a Comfort Care bracelet on the
patien
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Comfort Care Order-Do Not Resuscitate
(CCO-DNR) program allows patients diagnosed with a specific medical or
terminal condition to express their wishes regarding end of life
resuscitation in the pre or post-hospital setting.
The program requires that a patient’s attending physician certify and sign a Comfort Care Order
(CCO) that states the patient (adult or child) has a specific medical
or terminal condition. The patient, or his or her authorized decision
maker or surrogate, must also consent and sign the CCO (verbal orders
are not valid). The physician then places a Comfort Care bracelet on the
patien
Friday, January 23, 2015
Caregiver Cards Cue Cards & Prompts for Alzheimers & Dementia Caregiver Cards
Caregiver Cards Cue Cards & Prompts for Alzheimers & Dementia Caregiver Cards:
<QUOTE>
Caregiver Cards provide essential visual picture cues that improve communication, promote independence and reduce anxiety for adults with memory, cognitive, or speech challenges due to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, and other disabilities. An essential aid for helping adults understand and engage in activities at home or in residential care or memory care settings.
This easy-to-use, compact set of 76 cards includes simple, clear illustrations that prompt your loved one to understand and participate more independently in self-care and social activities.
The deck includes 146 picture cues covering 6 subject categories:
tivities of Daily Living
Instrumental
Activities of Daily Living
Activities
Command and Prompts
Emotions and Feelings
Events, People and Places
Packaged as a deck of 76 cue cards, double sided, ring bound so it opens
easily to the desired color-coded section. Cards are glossy, heavy card
stock so they can be wiped clean. Blank cards are provided so you can >
add other specific center or activity cues. Binder rings allow for
versatility of Caregiver Cards, allowing you to add or subtract
illustrations that are important for your caregiving needs
http://tinyurl.com/prbgcnq
Caregiver Cards - Communication Cue Cards | Visual Picture Cues That
Improve Communication, Promote Independence... by Caregiver Cards <END QUOTE>
<QUOTE>
Caregiver Cards provide essential visual picture cues that improve communication, promote independence and reduce anxiety for adults with memory, cognitive, or speech challenges due to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, and other disabilities. An essential aid for helping adults understand and engage in activities at home or in residential care or memory care settings.
This easy-to-use, compact set of 76 cards includes simple, clear illustrations that prompt your loved one to understand and participate more independently in self-care and social activities.
The deck includes 146 picture cues covering 6 subject categories:
tivities of Daily Living
Instrumental
Activities of Daily Living
Activities
Command and Prompts
Emotions and Feelings
Events, People and Places
Packaged as a deck of 76 cue cards, double sided, ring bound so it opens
easily to the desired color-coded section. Cards are glossy, heavy card
stock so they can be wiped clean. Blank cards are provided so you can >
add other specific center or activity cues. Binder rings allow for
versatility of Caregiver Cards, allowing you to add or subtract
illustrations that are important for your caregiving needs
http://tinyurl.com/prbgcnq
Caregiver Cards - Communication Cue Cards | Visual Picture Cues That
Improve Communication, Promote Independence... by Caregiver Cards <END QUOTE>
Saturday, January 17, 2015
BayPath Elder Services | Caregiving MetroWest
Caregiving MetroWest –is a program of BayPath Elder Services, Inc. information, resources, and support for MetroWest caregivers.
The site offers Information on all aspects of caregiving; "Caregiving is a complex and demanding undertaking. There are many elements involved in the caregiving role, and we’ve assembled some helpful information on a variety of areas of importance to caregivers.}
BayPath Elder Services, Inc
BayPath Elder Services, Inc. administers programs offering home care and related services enabling people to live independently and comfortably in their homes while promoting their well-being and dignity.
Many BayPath services are free, others are based on one's ability to pay, and some are offered on a fee-for-service basis.
“This non-profitcorporation is organized to plan, develop and implement the coordination and delivery of services and supportive programs for persons sixty years of age and over unless otherwise restricted by conditions of grants or contracts, in the City of Marlborough, and the townships of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Dover, Sherborn, Natick, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Hudson, Northborough , Southboro ugh and Westboro ugh , Massachusetts. The corporation shall endeavor to assist older persons to obtain services including but not limited to information and referral, homemaker and chore assistance, housing services, health maintenance and rehabilitation, nutritional services, legal and advocacy assistance , transportation, emergency assistance, and whatever medical or supportive services may be needed to prolong the life and well - being of older persons in the community and to prevent premature institutionalization.
The site offers Information on all aspects of caregiving; "Caregiving is a complex and demanding undertaking. There are many elements involved in the caregiving role, and we’ve assembled some helpful information on a variety of areas of importance to caregivers.}
BayPath Elder Services, Inc
BayPath Elder Services, Inc. administers programs offering home care and related services enabling people to live independently and comfortably in their homes while promoting their well-being and dignity.
Many BayPath services are free, others are based on one's ability to pay, and some are offered on a fee-for-service basis.
“This non-profitcorporation is organized to plan, develop and implement the coordination and delivery of services and supportive programs for persons sixty years of age and over unless otherwise restricted by conditions of grants or contracts, in the City of Marlborough, and the townships of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Dover, Sherborn, Natick, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Hudson, Northborough , Southboro ugh and Westboro ugh , Massachusetts. The corporation shall endeavor to assist older persons to obtain services including but not limited to information and referral, homemaker and chore assistance, housing services, health maintenance and rehabilitation, nutritional services, legal and advocacy assistance , transportation, emergency assistance, and whatever medical or supportive services may be needed to prolong the life and well - being of older persons in the community and to prevent premature institutionalization.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Thursday, January 15, 2015
50 Best Senior Caregiving Tools Online | Minute Women Inc Home Care | Non-Medical Senior Care – Minute Women Inc
50 Best Senior Caregiving Tools Online
It can be very frustrating when trying to find caregiving tools on the internet. You know what you need is out there but can spend hours finding the right tool.
list of the best caregiving tools that we could find on the internet.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
6 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An In-Home Caregiver
What is the cost, and how will the bills be paid? “Be certain to understand the whole payment package,” McVicker advises.
For example, does the agency tack on extra charges for billing, taxes and
worker’s compensation or include them in a single fee for services? Some
agencies will send you a bill that includes the hourly rate for
services plus additional itemized charges for taxes and administrative
costs.
Other agencies will simply charge you an hourly amount that
encompasses all costs.
For example, does the agency tack on extra charges for billing, taxes and
worker’s compensation or include them in a single fee for services? Some
agencies will send you a bill that includes the hourly rate for
services plus additional itemized charges for taxes and administrative
costs.
Other agencies will simply charge you an hourly amount that
encompasses all costs.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Normal aging vs dementia | Tips for coping with normal age-related memory difficulties
Normal aging vs dementia
Tips for coping with normal age-related memory difficulties:
- Keep a routine
- Organize information (keep details in a calendar or day planner)
- Put items in the same spot (always put your keys in the same place by the door)
- Repeat information (repeat names when you meet people)
- Run through the alphabet in your head to help you remember a word
- Make associations (relate new information to things you already know)
- Involve your senses (if you are a visual learner, visualize an item)
- Teach others or tell them stories
- Get a full night's sleep
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
For older adults, in-home non-medical care might be the key to independence. However, the quality of care depends on the quality of the caregiver. When looking for in-home care, finding the best service can be a challenge. This article offers suggestions on what to look for when hiring a caregiver.
What is In-Home Care?
In-home caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) such as meal preparation, dressing, grooming, medication monitoring, transportation and light housekeeping. These services should not be mistaken for home health services, which offer skilled, medical services by licensed professionals such as nurses and therapists. While in-home caregivers may be trained and/ or certified, they focus mostly on activities of daily living and are not required to perform complex health care related tasks. Programs such as Medicare, or Medicaid (Medi-cal) cover Home Health Services, but do not usually cover non-medical services. There are some long-term care insurance policies that cover non-medical in-home care services. Review your policy to determine whether in-home care is covered by your insurance.
What is In-Home Care?
In-home caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) such as meal preparation, dressing, grooming, medication monitoring, transportation and light housekeeping. These services should not be mistaken for home health services, which offer skilled, medical services by licensed professionals such as nurses and therapists. While in-home caregivers may be trained and/ or certified, they focus mostly on activities of daily living and are not required to perform complex health care related tasks. Programs such as Medicare, or Medicaid (Medi-cal) cover Home Health Services, but do not usually cover non-medical services. There are some long-term care insurance policies that cover non-medical in-home care services. Review your policy to determine whether in-home care is covered by your insurance.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Hiring Home Care Workers: Why Work through an Agency? By Rona S. Bartelstone,
Hiring Private Duty Home Care Workers: Why Work through an Agency
Quoted:
One of the greatest long-term needs of older adults and those with
chronic illnesses is for in-home, custodial care services. These
workers are often referred to as home health aides, certified nursing
assistants and custodial care workers. These in-home workers make it
possible for people with functional limitations to remain at home in a
comfortable, familiar environment. Home health aides (as we will refer
to this class of workers) provide a wide range of assistance with
activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming,
assisting with ambulation or transferring, toileting, feeding and
providing medication reminders. In addition, home health aides help
with what professionals call, instrumental activities of daily living
(IADLs), such as shopping, meal preparation, making medical
appointments, transportation, laundry and companionship.
While it is true that most people would prefer to remain in their
own homes, there are circumstances in which care in a residential or
nursing facility is more appropriate and more cost-effective. For
example, the individual who needs round the clock care because of
treatments or behavioral issues will find a nursing facility or
residential setting likely to be more affordable.
The biggest proportion of people who utilize home health aide services are those
who need several hours per day of assistance, as opposed to those who need full-time care.
Due to the cost and the increasing shortage of home health
aides, many families seeking to hire in-home staff turn to private
individuals rather than working through an agency. While at first
glance this seems reasonable, it can also cause numerous problems and create unexpected liabilities for the family, who becomes the employer.
Quoted:
One of the greatest long-term needs of older adults and those with
chronic illnesses is for in-home, custodial care services. These
workers are often referred to as home health aides, certified nursing
assistants and custodial care workers. These in-home workers make it
possible for people with functional limitations to remain at home in a
comfortable, familiar environment. Home health aides (as we will refer
to this class of workers) provide a wide range of assistance with
activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming,
assisting with ambulation or transferring, toileting, feeding and
providing medication reminders. In addition, home health aides help
with what professionals call, instrumental activities of daily living
(IADLs), such as shopping, meal preparation, making medical
appointments, transportation, laundry and companionship.
While it is true that most people would prefer to remain in their
own homes, there are circumstances in which care in a residential or
nursing facility is more appropriate and more cost-effective. For
example, the individual who needs round the clock care because of
treatments or behavioral issues will find a nursing facility or
residential setting likely to be more affordable.
The biggest proportion of people who utilize home health aide services are those
who need several hours per day of assistance, as opposed to those who need full-time care.
Due to the cost and the increasing shortage of home health
aides, many families seeking to hire in-home staff turn to private
individuals rather than working through an agency. While at first
glance this seems reasonable, it can also cause numerous problems and create unexpected liabilities for the family, who becomes the employer.
Great Big List of Caregiver Blogs | Caregiver's Corner July 14, 2010
Great Big List of Caregiver Blogs
One of the best ways for a caregiver to find answers, reassurance,
and understanding is to connect with other caregivers. To help with
that, here is a list of blogs run by caregivers. If you know of any
blogs that should be added to this list, let us know!
One of the best ways for a caregiver to find answers, reassurance,
and understanding is to connect with other caregivers. To help with
that, here is a list of blogs run by caregivers. If you know of any
blogs that should be added to this list, let us know!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
How private payers detect EHR-enabled fraud - FierceEMR
How private payers detect EHR-enabled fraud - FierceEMR
http://www.fierceemr.com/special-reports/much-improper-billing-well-concealed
http://www.fierceemr.com/special-reports/much-improper-billing-well-concealed
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Dementia: How to Protect Your Family Member in a Nursing Home | Alzheimer's Speaks Blog
Dementia: How to Protect Your Family Member in a Nursing Home | Alzheimer's Speaks Blog: Key Points When Choosing a Home
When you’re looking at different nursing homes, there are different things to look at and consider. By taking a look at these points, you’ll know exactly what kind of a home that your loved one is living at.
· You should start by checking out the Nursing Home Compare program provided by the Medicare website. This online programs allow you to view if they have any recent penalties, what they scored on their last inspection, and how they rate in comparison to other nursing homes in the area.
· Look at the staffing. Especially if your loved one is diagnosed with dementia—they are going to be in need of constant care. Look at the ratio of aid to patients on the nursing home compare website. Ask the employees how often they switch patients. You can also find this information on the Nursing Home Compare website. You’re paying the money—make sure you are getting what you ask for.
When you’re looking at different nursing homes, there are different things to look at and consider. By taking a look at these points, you’ll know exactly what kind of a home that your loved one is living at.
· You should start by checking out the Nursing Home Compare program provided by the Medicare website. This online programs allow you to view if they have any recent penalties, what they scored on their last inspection, and how they rate in comparison to other nursing homes in the area.
· Look at the staffing. Especially if your loved one is diagnosed with dementia—they are going to be in need of constant care. Look at the ratio of aid to patients on the nursing home compare website. Ask the employees how often they switch patients. You can also find this information on the Nursing Home Compare website. You’re paying the money—make sure you are getting what you ask for.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Memory Lapses That Are Normal - Mary A. Fischer is an award-winning journalist and contributing editor to AARP The Magazine.
{Paraphrased Quotes, snips from article}
Brain freezes happen to most of us, to different degrees, as we age.?..... If your lapses aren't disrupting your life, there's no need to be actively worried, experts say.
Your lapses may well have very treatable causes. Severe stress, depression, a vitamin B12 deficiency, insufficient sleep, some prescription drugs and infections can all play a role.
Types of normal memory lapses that are not signs of dementia.
1. Absentmindedness
Focus on what you're doing or thinking in any given moment, and you'll head off a lot of these lapses. If you find yourself in the middle of one, retracing your steps, mentally or actually, can help.
2. Blocking
You know the word you're trying to say, but you can't quite retrieve it from memory. It usually happens when several similar memories interfere with each other.
If you find yourself stuck in the moment, try to remember other details about the event, name or place, which often will trigger the memory you are searching for.
4. Fade Out
The brain is always sweeping out older memories to make room for new ones. The more time that passes between an experience and when you want to recall it, the more likely you are to have forgotten much of it.
Events we discuss, ponder over, record or rehearse are recalled in the most detail and for longest periods of time. So one of the best ways to remember events and experiences — whether everyday or life changing — is to talk or think about them.
{END QUOTE}
Brain freezes happen to most of us, to different degrees, as we age.?..... If your lapses aren't disrupting your life, there's no need to be actively worried, experts say.
Your lapses may well have very treatable causes. Severe stress, depression, a vitamin B12 deficiency, insufficient sleep, some prescription drugs and infections can all play a role.
Types of normal memory lapses that are not signs of dementia.
1. Absentmindedness
Focus on what you're doing or thinking in any given moment, and you'll head off a lot of these lapses. If you find yourself in the middle of one, retracing your steps, mentally or actually, can help.
2. Blocking
You know the word you're trying to say, but you can't quite retrieve it from memory. It usually happens when several similar memories interfere with each other.
If you find yourself stuck in the moment, try to remember other details about the event, name or place, which often will trigger the memory you are searching for.
4. Fade Out
The brain is always sweeping out older memories to make room for new ones. The more time that passes between an experience and when you want to recall it, the more likely you are to have forgotten much of it.
Events we discuss, ponder over, record or rehearse are recalled in the most detail and for longest periods of time. So one of the best ways to remember events and experiences — whether everyday or life changing — is to talk or think about them.
{END QUOTE}
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Protect YOURSELF From Frigid Winter Weather - AgingCare.com
How to Protect YOURSELF From Frigid Winter Weather
Chilling temperatures and treacherous snow and ice can terrorize the elderly and their caregivers during the winter months.Here are a few things to keep in mind to help keep seniors safe during the frigid season approaches:
Protect Senior From Frigid Weather - AgingCare.com
Monday, October 20, 2014
public health requirements for long term care facilities. Nursing Homes
Quoted from:http://tinyurl.com/pmmrher December 14, 2013 Long Term Care Facilities: Are You Being Treated Right? By CzepigaDalyPope LLC
The Code of Federal Regulations (herein either “the Code” or “CFR”) is a codification of rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Title 42 of the Code, Part 483, addresses public health requirements for long term care facilities.
Part 483 specifically addresses, among many other issues, the following:
Resident rights (§483.10) Admission, transfer, and discharge rights (§483.12) Resident behavior and facility practices (§483.13) Quality of life (§483.15) Quality of care (§483.25)
Most of the fundamental questions you have will be addressed, at least in part, in the sections cited above. Section 483.10, as one example, addresses resident rights and specifically provides for what a facility must do regarding issues that range from providing, for inspection, a resident with his or her medical records within twenty four hours of request, to prominently displaying information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Section 483.12, as one other example, lists the six permissible reasons to discharge a resident from a long term care facility. It is important to note, there are no other reasons for discharge beyond these six, any other purported reason for discharge that is not listed in §483.12 (a)(2) is a violation of Federal law.
6 Reasons for Discharge
The transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident’s welfare and the resident’s needs cannot be met in the facility
the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident’s health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility
The safety of individuals in the facility is endangered
The health of individuals in the facility would otherwise be endangered
The resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for (or to have paid under Medicare or Medicaid) a stay at the facility.
The facility ceases to operate
For those who live in long term care facilities, it is your home and you are entitled to certain rights within it. For those of you who visit a loved one in a long term care facility, if you begin to question whether your loved one is being treated appropriately, simply go online, type into Google “42 CFR 483,” and start getting your questions answered.
A trial attorney who handles these types of matters, can give you lots of help,
however,
you would be surprised how effective Federal law is when properly cited during discussions with facility administrators and staff.
Posted in: Elder Law and Nursing Home Litigation
The Code of Federal Regulations (herein either “the Code” or “CFR”) is a codification of rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Title 42 of the Code, Part 483, addresses public health requirements for long term care facilities.
Part 483 specifically addresses, among many other issues, the following:
Resident rights (§483.10) Admission, transfer, and discharge rights (§483.12) Resident behavior and facility practices (§483.13) Quality of life (§483.15) Quality of care (§483.25)
Most of the fundamental questions you have will be addressed, at least in part, in the sections cited above. Section 483.10, as one example, addresses resident rights and specifically provides for what a facility must do regarding issues that range from providing, for inspection, a resident with his or her medical records within twenty four hours of request, to prominently displaying information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Section 483.12, as one other example, lists the six permissible reasons to discharge a resident from a long term care facility. It is important to note, there are no other reasons for discharge beyond these six, any other purported reason for discharge that is not listed in §483.12 (a)(2) is a violation of Federal law.
6 Reasons for Discharge
The transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident’s welfare and the resident’s needs cannot be met in the facility
the transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident’s health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility
The safety of individuals in the facility is endangered
The health of individuals in the facility would otherwise be endangered
The resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for (or to have paid under Medicare or Medicaid) a stay at the facility.
The facility ceases to operate
For those who live in long term care facilities, it is your home and you are entitled to certain rights within it. For those of you who visit a loved one in a long term care facility, if you begin to question whether your loved one is being treated appropriately, simply go online, type into Google “42 CFR 483,” and start getting your questions answered.
A trial attorney who handles these types of matters, can give you lots of help,
however,
you would be surprised how effective Federal law is when properly cited during discussions with facility administrators and staff.
Posted in: Elder Law and Nursing Home Litigation
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Decrease Identity Theft Risk with MySSA Account - AgingCare.com
Decrease Identity Theft Risk with MySSA Account - AgingCare.com What can you do to prevent an identity thief from tampering with your MySSA account? Create a MySSA account. By creating your MySSA account you are preventing an identity thief from doing so using your information. Opt-out of MySSA. If you are not very computer savvy (or you prefer not to have online access), then you can contact the SSA and opt-out of the MySSA program. Doing so prevents you (or an identity thief) from being able to set up an online account in your name. This is a great option for those taking care of their aging parents. Living in an ever-more-connected digital world means that there are always going to be certain security risks surrounding our personal information. However, you can reduce some of that risk for you and your family simply by setting up a MySSA account or opting out of the MySSA program. Carrie Kerskie, Expert Author, speaker and identity theft expert
Friday, September 26, 2014
Cyber Seniors Documentary } expanding the use of technology by seniors
Cyber Seniors Documentary
Upload CyberSeniors_Participants_Handbook_nc.pdf
A humorous and heart-warming documentary directed by Saffron Cassady Video
Help Spread the Word
Upload CyberSeniors_Participants_Handbook_nc.pdf
A humorous and heart-warming documentary directed by Saffron Cassady Video
Help Spread the Word
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Senior Care Tips for Sundowners Syndrome
Senior Care Tips for Sundowners Syndrome: EasyLiving Blog
Have you noticed your loved one with dementia experiencing changed sleeping patterns and more difficulty late in the day?
Most likely you are experiencing the set of symptoms termed Sundowners Syndrome or sundowning behavior in dementia. For a variety of reasons (from our bodies' natural rhythms and light signals to learned patterns), persons with dementia may have particular difficulty in the late afternoon and evening hours. The person often feels a sense of restlesness and agitation--a need to go somewhere or do something, the sense of being unsettled. This may manifest itself as a need "to go home" and lead to wandering or may show up in a variety of behaviors.
Senior care providers should be aware of this set of symptoms and watch for such patterns. A care facility may want to staff this time of day differently or plan for specific activities and try to manage the environment. Some examples include changes to lighting, providing distracting and/or calming activities during this time, ensuring residents have a snack and are well-rested and reducing irritating stimuli. More one-on-one attention may be needed for safety and reassurance during late afternoons and evenings.
Senior caregivers caring for a loved one or client at home should also monitor for different behaviors and patterns. What are some things you can do to better manage sundowners syndrome and provide safe, dignified dementia care?
Have you noticed your loved one with dementia experiencing changed sleeping patterns and more difficulty late in the day?
Most likely you are experiencing the set of symptoms termed Sundowners Syndrome or sundowning behavior in dementia. For a variety of reasons (from our bodies' natural rhythms and light signals to learned patterns), persons with dementia may have particular difficulty in the late afternoon and evening hours. The person often feels a sense of restlesness and agitation--a need to go somewhere or do something, the sense of being unsettled. This may manifest itself as a need "to go home" and lead to wandering or may show up in a variety of behaviors.
Senior care providers should be aware of this set of symptoms and watch for such patterns. A care facility may want to staff this time of day differently or plan for specific activities and try to manage the environment. Some examples include changes to lighting, providing distracting and/or calming activities during this time, ensuring residents have a snack and are well-rested and reducing irritating stimuli. More one-on-one attention may be needed for safety and reassurance during late afternoons and evenings.
Senior caregivers caring for a loved one or client at home should also monitor for different behaviors and patterns. What are some things you can do to better manage sundowners syndrome and provide safe, dignified dementia care?
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
California, Arizona, Florida - Senior Care Authority ORG
Assisted Living in California, Arizona, Florida - Senior Care Authority
Senior Care Authority™ is a free assisted living, dementia and residential care placement service providing hands on quality assistance throughout the selection process.
Senior Care Authority™ is a free assisted living, dementia and residential care placement service providing hands on quality assistance throughout the selection process.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Jumping for Joy in the ER: When patients have clear advance directives by Monica Williams-Murphy, MD | It's OK to Die
Jumping for Joy in the ER: When patients have clear advance directives by Monica Williams-Murphy, MD | It's OK to Die:
<Q>“What’s going on out there?” the “leaving” doctor asked me in a curious manner.
Before I answered him, I called out, “You guys come listen to this. This is a success story!”
As you might imagine, a small group of curious Emergency Department staff had crowded around me in attempts to understand the commotion.
Speaking in low but excited tones to maintain HIPPA compliance, I gushed the following story:
“So, I just walked into room 48 to see Mr. Bronson. He’s an 85 year old man with COPD who had arrived in respiratory distress and the respiratory therapists had already started BIPAP because the patient arrived on his own machine and it wasn’t doing any good. So, here’s the kicker… he was too short of breath to even speak a word and when I listened to his lungs, I heard no air movement. There was no one in the room family-wise whom I could turn to for a discussion of next steps (meaning no surrogate decision maker). Just as I started to feel a twist developing in the pit of my stomach, assuming that I might have to intubate him without understanding his own personal wishes, the nurse whips out a piece of paper from behind his home med list and starts waving it at me.”
“Voila!” She said smiling, “I know that you would want to see this.”
With two steps in her direction, I was across the room and pulled it from her hand like a young child getting her first mail. <EQ>
<Q>“What’s going on out there?” the “leaving” doctor asked me in a curious manner.
Before I answered him, I called out, “You guys come listen to this. This is a success story!”
As you might imagine, a small group of curious Emergency Department staff had crowded around me in attempts to understand the commotion.
Speaking in low but excited tones to maintain HIPPA compliance, I gushed the following story:
“So, I just walked into room 48 to see Mr. Bronson. He’s an 85 year old man with COPD who had arrived in respiratory distress and the respiratory therapists had already started BIPAP because the patient arrived on his own machine and it wasn’t doing any good. So, here’s the kicker… he was too short of breath to even speak a word and when I listened to his lungs, I heard no air movement. There was no one in the room family-wise whom I could turn to for a discussion of next steps (meaning no surrogate decision maker). Just as I started to feel a twist developing in the pit of my stomach, assuming that I might have to intubate him without understanding his own personal wishes, the nurse whips out a piece of paper from behind his home med list and starts waving it at me.”
“Voila!” She said smiling, “I know that you would want to see this.”
With two steps in her direction, I was across the room and pulled it from her hand like a young child getting her first mail. <EQ>
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Elder Community Care | Marlborough, MA 01752
Elder Community Care | Marlborough, MA 01752
Elder Community Care a team of trained social workers & mental health clinicians
Elder Community Care is a network of agencies working together to serve elders in their own homes. We provide comprehensive assessment and counseling
services to elders and their families in Metrowest. We provide comprehensive assessment, counseling and referral services.
services to elders and their families in Metrowest. We provide comprehensive assessment, counseling and referral services.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Need In Home Care for a Senior? 10 Tips to Find the Right Caregiver - OpenPlacement Community | OpenPlacement
Need In Home Care for a Senior? 10 Tips to Find the Right Caregiver - OpenPlacement Community | OpenPlacement
7) The Interview – Here are a few items you should discuss:
Where did you get trained? What past experiences have you had? Do you have any specialized training?
What did you like or dislike about previous caregiver jobs?
Why did you choose to be a caregiver?
Are you willing to perform the following duties: ____? (See #5)
My loved one has this specific issue (arthritis, dementia, diabetes, etc.). How would you help him/her with this condition on a daily basis?
Here are the wages and benefits I am offering. You will/will not get holidays off and holiday pay. Do you have any questions or concerns?
Most importantly, trust your inner voice. You need to have peace of mind and if you don’t, then you will always be uncomfortable and worried.
- See more at: https://www.openplacement.com/community/blog/need-in-home-care-for-a-senior-10-tips-to-find-the-right-caregiver/#sthash.x3FqFOTp.dpuf
7) The Interview – Here are a few items you should discuss:
Where did you get trained? What past experiences have you had? Do you have any specialized training?
What did you like or dislike about previous caregiver jobs?
Why did you choose to be a caregiver?
Are you willing to perform the following duties: ____? (See #5)
My loved one has this specific issue (arthritis, dementia, diabetes, etc.). How would you help him/her with this condition on a daily basis?
Here are the wages and benefits I am offering. You will/will not get holidays off and holiday pay. Do you have any questions or concerns?
Most importantly, trust your inner voice. You need to have peace of mind and if you don’t, then you will always be uncomfortable and worried.
- See more at: https://www.openplacement.com/community/blog/need-in-home-care-for-a-senior-10-tips-to-find-the-right-caregiver/#sthash.x3FqFOTp.dpuf
Saturday, July 12, 2014
What are person's forgotten active online accounts.
I discovered WebCease, Inc. 917 SW Oak Street, Suite 403 Portland, OR 97205 888.399.2768.
Here is what founder and CEO Glenn Williamson says:
WebCease identifies active online accounts instructs on the different options for retrieval, closure or memorialization in accordance with the policies of each site.
Digital assets include a person’s electronically stored content and online accounts, such as emails, photos, music, social networking profiles, career information, and blogs. They can have an emotional, sentimental, or monetary value. Digital assets usually fall into four main categories: Financial, Personal, Social, and Loyalty Rewards.
According to Pew Research, a recent survey conducted in January 2014 found that 87% of American adults now use the internet. Everything from emails to shopping to travel planning to social networking to photo sharing and more consume our online lives. Dozens of digital accounts can be created during a person’s lifetime. What happens once we are gone?
“If everyone planned you wouldn’t need our stuff. But, only 50 percent of people have a will and 90 percent don’t think about digital assets,” said founder and CEO Glenn Williamson.
WebCease, Inc. helps heirs, executors, trustees and administrators find online accounts that are digital assets for the estate of the deceased
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http://www.webcease.com/about/about-webcease
Here is what founder and CEO Glenn Williamson says:
WebCease identifies active online accounts instructs on the different options for retrieval, closure or memorialization in accordance with the policies of each site.
Digital assets include a person’s electronically stored content and online accounts, such as emails, photos, music, social networking profiles, career information, and blogs. They can have an emotional, sentimental, or monetary value. Digital assets usually fall into four main categories: Financial, Personal, Social, and Loyalty Rewards.
According to Pew Research, a recent survey conducted in January 2014 found that 87% of American adults now use the internet. Everything from emails to shopping to travel planning to social networking to photo sharing and more consume our online lives. Dozens of digital accounts can be created during a person’s lifetime. What happens once we are gone?
“If everyone planned you wouldn’t need our stuff. But, only 50 percent of people have a will and 90 percent don’t think about digital assets,” said founder and CEO Glenn Williamson.
WebCease, Inc. helps heirs, executors, trustees and administrators find online accounts that are digital assets for the estate of the deceased
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http://www.webcease.com/about/about-webcease
WebCease, Inc. helps heirs, executors, trustees and administrators find online accounts that are digital assets for the estate of the deceased. WebCease's service identifies the active online accounts and instructs on the different options for retrieval, closure or memorialization in accordance with the policies of each site According to Pew Research, a recent survey conducted in January 2014 found that 87% of American adults now use the internet. Everything from emails to shopping to travel planning to social networking to photo sharing and more consume our online lives. Dozens of digital accounts can be created during a person’s lifetime. What happens once we are gone? “We focus on the fact that if everyone planned you wouldn’t need our stuff. But, only 50 percent of people have a will and 90 percent don’t think about digital assets,” said founder and CEO Glenn Williamson. WebCease, Inc. helps heirs, executors, trustees and administrators find online accounts that are digital assets for the estate of the deceased
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Medication Management in Disaster Planning | caregiver.com
Medication Management in Disaster Planning
A family disaster plan
can be of valuable assistance to every member of the family.
In order for it to be effective, however, it needs to
encompass all aspects of your current living situation. When
considering a home or family disaster plan, it is easy to
overlook medications and the special needs of family
members. Instead of waiting for an event to occur, think
ahead to these important areas:
A family disaster plan
can be of valuable assistance to every member of the family.
In order for it to be effective, however, it needs to
encompass all aspects of your current living situation. When
considering a home or family disaster plan, it is easy to
overlook medications and the special needs of family
members. Instead of waiting for an event to occur, think
ahead to these important areas:
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Medicare Available For Chronic Conditions, But Word Slow To Get Out | Lawyer For Seniors
The Law Offices of Osofsky & Osofsky
The Osofsky Law Firm is a boutique Medi-Cal planning, Elder Law and Estate Planning firm in the East Bay Area.
{Q} Unfortunately, even though the Jimmo settlement is more than a year old, we find that many healthcare providers are unaware of the end of the old “improvement standard”. As a result, many seniors still experience premature Medicare coverage terminations because they are not improving. This is especially problematic for person suffering with Parkinson’s disease, ALS, heart disease and stroke. The good news, however, is that advocacy on your part can play a big role in correcting premature coverage terminations.If you receive a notice that Medicare coverage is about to terminate, consider an immediate appeal. Talk to your husband’s doctor and ask for a written chart note that continued therapy is necessary for your husband to “maintain” function and/or to “slow further deterioration”. To further aid you in your appeal, download the excellent Self-help Packets available for free on the website of the Center for Medicare Advocacy at www.MedicareAdvocacy.org, or by calling 860-456-7790. Individualized Self-Help Packets are available for denials of outpatient therapy, home healthcare, nursing home, and the misuse of hospital “observation status”. {EQ}
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