February 2012 Posts

Don't Forget Caregiver Tax Deductions

by Kathy Wetters on February 27, 2012 0 Comments

If an adult child of an aging parent hires a caregiver to take care of their needs–reminding to take meds, cooking a healthy meal, helping bathe—they may have the ability to get a tax deduction.

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Series on traumatic brain injury (TBI)

by Kathy Wetters on February 25, 2012 0 Comments

This series was published by the Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Optimization Center (TBI-ROC) and its AdvisoryGroup, which is facilitated by JBS International, Inc. The TBI-ROC is a recognized source and leader for advancing national attention to the myriad of policy, research, practice, and service needs supporting both civilian and military individuals who incur TBI and their families.

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Falls in the Elderly

by Kathy Wetters on February 19, 2012 0 Comments

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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Polypharmacy and Older Adults

by Kathy Wetters on February 18, 2012 0 Comments

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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