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by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 1 Comment

The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Rita Ude on April 03, 2012 0 Comments

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis. Although it usually occurs in middle age, its onset also can occur in the elderly.

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What Is Palliative Care?

by Rita Ude on March 20, 2012 0 Comments

Many people associate palliative care with end-of-life hospice care, but palliative care is offered at any stage of disease and can supplement curative treatment.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

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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Drug Reactions in Older Adults

by Rita Ude on January 17, 2012 7 Comments

Medications help prevent and treat illness and disease, but increasingly among seniors, certain medications are causing adverse drug reactions.

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Managing Medication Safely at Home by Right at Home Winston Salem

by Greg Brewer on June 06, 2011 0 Comments

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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Hiring a Caregiver: Risks and Responsibilities from Right at Home Winston Salem

by Greg Brewer on June 02, 2011 0 Comments

Hiring a Caregiver: Risks and Responsibilities Determining the Best Caregiver Arrangement for You and Your Loved one You and your loved one have decided it’s time to have a little extra help in the home, and you’re looking to hire an in-home caregiver. But do you hire through an agency or hire directly? “When looking at options for in-home care, determining the best option can get complicated quickly. It is important to understand the benefits, drawbacks and responsibilities of the different options available before making a decision,” said Greg Brewer, at Right at Home of Winston Salem There are two basic approaches: hiring an independent caregiver directly or hiring a home care agency.

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What are the benefits of home care? by Greg Brewer from Right at Home Winston Salem

by Greg Brewer on May 30, 2011 0 Comments

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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How To Be A Parkinson's Caregiver - from Right at Home Winston Salem

by Greg Brewer on May 27, 2011 0 Comments

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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North Carolina Observes Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month - from Right at Home Winston Salem

by Greg Brewer on May 20, 2011 0 Comments

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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