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Rita Ude on
June 14, 2011
Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...
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Greg Brewer on
June 06, 2011
You may have seen recent coverage of the new White House Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan, which is designed to address the growing problem of drug abusers who use prescription drugs non-medically. The program seeks to protect Americans through provider education and stricter controls.
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Greg Brewer on
May 30, 2011
What are the benefits of home care?
Sponsored Expert Answer by Greg Brewer
Greg Brewer has co-owned Right at Home of Winston-Salem, NC, for six years with his wife, Jackie. Greg helped to orchestrate the creation of Right at Home’s RightTransitions program, the first hospital-to-home transitional care in North Carolina. Prior to Right at Home, Greg worked in human resources, specializing in organizational development, training, quality and diversity with several Fortune 500 corporations.
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Greg Brewer on
May 27, 2011
As any caregiver knows, Parkinson’s disease is both chronic and progressive. It persists over a long period of time and the symptoms worsen. Often the disease has been present for many years before active care even is necessary. This fact alone can bring many challenges along the way. A loved one secretly may have adapted their life to this condition, hiding any symptoms.
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Greg Brewer on
May 20, 2011
North Carolina Observes Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month - from Right at Home Winston Salem
May 6 - June 20
Show the world you care by wearing a purple ribbon
Each year, more than two million vulnerable and older adults are victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Research has shown that older adults who are abused, neglected and exploited are three times more likely to die within ten years than those who are not. According to national statistics, elder abuse is grossly under reported because vulnerable and older adults who are being abused find it very difficult to tell anyone due to shame and fear. Elder Abuse affects men and women of all ethnic backgrounds and social status; it occurs in private residences and in facilities.
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Tony Cooler on
September 03, 2010
Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physi...
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Tony Cooler on
August 09, 2010
Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and fina...
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Tony Cooler on
July 26, 2010
Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspe...
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Tony Cooler on
July 19, 2010
Right at Home, an international leader providing in-home companionship, personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently, is continually monitoring issues that impact our clients and their families from an emotional, physical and financial perspe...
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acarl on
July 31, 2009
The following was taken from Mediate.com, a great resource for “everything mediation” with permission from the article’s author, Georgia Daniels. Georgia Daniels is a family mediator in Pasadena, CA, a teacher, and an inactive member of the Oregon and Washington State Bars.
Elderc...
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