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Rita Ude on
February 21, 2012
Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.
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Kathy Wetters on
February 19, 2012
Physical causes for falls in elderly may be extrinsic or intrinsic. They may result in a loss of confidence and independence and lead to social isolation.
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Kathy Wetters on
February 18, 2012
Adverse polypharmacy is a significant problem in elderly adults. Older Americans make up about 12% of population but take roughly 1/3 of all medications in US.
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Rita Ude on
February 14, 2012
During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.
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Rita Ude on
February 10, 2012
Right at Home is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a free online care assessment.
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Rita Ude on
February 07, 2012
Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.
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Rita Ude on
January 31, 2012
A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.
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Kathy Wetters on
January 26, 2012
Results of a trial at a metropolitan hospital in Australia showed that a tailored exercise program and regular telephone follow-up post discharge can improve independence and functional ability in patients age 65+.
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Rita Ude on
January 24, 2012
Scientists are discovering anti-aging breakthroughs in the cells of certain animals to help determine how to slow aging in humans.
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Kathy Wetters on
January 22, 2012
In June 2011. the MetLife Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers -Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for Their Parents was published with the following key findings.In the current issue of Journal Of Aging & Social Policy, the article,Are Baby Boomers Who Care for Their Older Parents Planning for Their Own Future Long-Term Care Needs? examines associations between caregiver status and outcomes related to awareness and anticipation of future long-term careThe MetLife Mature Market Institute has released a publication this past summer, “Planning Tips: Financial Considerations for Family Caregivers,” to help Boomers consider important financial consequences of caregiving and take precautions to protect future financial security.
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