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Dan Fox on
August 07, 2011
The following was originally found on the website CAPS (Children of Aging Parents). I've modified it slightly and added a little more detail. The first thing to consider when evaluating the question of "what are we going to do with Mom/Dad, is...."where will they be most content?" I...
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Dan Fox on
August 06, 2011
If you are a senior, make sure your physician directs you to follow a low-sodium diet before doing so. You should also make sure that the in home caregiver who is providing homemaker services or respite care is aware of the proper level of sodium that is most healthful for you.
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acarl on
April 27, 2011
A new report released by the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that patients who have hip replacement surgery are being released much earlier than 20 years ago. An analysis of Medicare recipients found that more of these earlier-release patients make return trips ...
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Dan Fox on
March 18, 2011
One in two Americans is living with a chronic disease. Chronic diseases are persistent and recurring, and are typically either hereditary or the result of factors such as poor diet, obesity or lack of exercise. Dr. Ian Smith, creator and founder of "The 50 Million Pound Challenge" and "The Makeover ...
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Angela Roeber on
February 01, 2011
Most of those readmissions are preventable with a little extra attention and care. That's exactly what Right at Home's RightTransitions program offers.
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Angela Roeber on
February 01, 2011
The Hospital to Home pilot program that Right at Home has been involved with in Winston-Salem, N.C., resultedin a 53 percent reduction in hospital readmissions during the first year of the study.
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acarl on
January 13, 2011
Elizabeth’s situation is a prime example of what happens when patients are discharged from the hospital but aren’t yet back to full health.
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by
acarl on
December 07, 2010
We wanted to let all of our readers know about the rollout of the Right at Home care transitions initiative, RightTransitionsSM. The program was developed by a task force comprised of the Right at Home corporate team and a group of Right at Home franchisees. The program offers best pract...
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acarl on
July 27, 2010
In its first year, the Hospital to Home Program reported a 53 percent reduction in hospital readmissions within the first 30 days. The first of its kind in North Carolina, the Hospital to Home program has been successfully addressing the complex needs of discharged patients to ensure a strong, home-based recovery.
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Dan Fox on
December 14, 2009
Right at Home is an in-home care and assistance agency serving Indian Wells CA Seniors and their families, providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995. We know the often urgent need for Indian Wells senior home care - especially for personal care or as a nursing home alternative - ...
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