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Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.
Life after a Dementia Diagnosis
50% of physicians say they don't routinely tell patients and caregivers when dementia is present. A variety of resources are available to help patients and their families navigate life after a dementia diagnosis.
A Loved One’s Dilemma
"I was lucky that a friend of mine recommended Right at Home to me." Al
McCoy
New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors
Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.
When An Aging Parent Isn't Safe to Drive
One in five people will be at least 65 by 2030, and that year, nearly 10 million people will be 85 or older.
An estimated 90 percent of both these groups will be licensed to drive
In 2008, older people accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities and 18 percent of all pedestrian deaths
The Aging Eye – Macular Degeneration vs. Glaucoma
Eyesight changes are common with older age, but two diseases, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can significantly affect the vision of seniors.
Recent Dementia Studies
A study by B. Shim and colleagues at Duke University concluded: "Spousal caregivers of people with dementia can be encouraged toward more positive caregiving experiences through empathy-building interventions and enhanced understanding and acceptance of changes in the care recipient.
T. Ijmker and colleagues at the University Medical Center presented findings that indicate decreased executive function plays an important role in increased gait variability in dementia patients; a fact that should be considered when designing fall risk interventions for this population.
Recent News on Hospital Readmissions
Before North Broward Medical Center in Deerfield Beach, FL, re-engineered its discharge process 2 yrs ago, 29% of patients were being readmitted within 30 days. Now, it has dropped to 15%. The team examined the records and interviewed patients admitted within 30 days,findings were somewhat of a surprise
May Is Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.
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