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Date | Article |
| 2/9/2018 | What Are the Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help? |
| | By Heidi Godman, Contributor Use a little
sleuthing to uncover health problems that Mom and Dad may not reveal. America is getting older, with adults 65 or
older comprising about 15 percent of the population, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau, and 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day,
according to the Pew Research Center. But older adults typically prize their
independence and may not let on that they need help. "Sometimes you’re shocked
when you visit,” says Dr. Michael Perskin, a geriatrician at NYU Langone Health. "You walk into a parent’s
house and the bathrooms are dirty or there’s no food in the refrigerator. That
represents a change.”
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| 11/16/2017 | Beyond Bingo: Innovative Activities at Today's Nursing Homes |
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Tuck away that bingo card, because it's wine and cheese
night with a side of painting.
By Angela Haupt, Staff Writer |Nov. 16, 2016, at 12:00 a.m
Three groans for the three B’s
Bingo, Bible study and birthday parties – at some nursing
homes, that’s as good as it gets. Traditionally, long-term care facilities have
come up short in the activities realm,
relying on old standbys that aren’t meaningful or particularly enjoyable.
But change and innovation are nigh which means seniors could be belting karaoke
tunes one night and watching comedy on YouTube the next.
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| 11/01/2017 | Memory Care Innovations Can Help People Feel More at Home |
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By Lisa Esposito, Staff Writer |Nov. 1, 2017, at 1:29 p.m
Refreshed indoor and outdoor design may benefit residents with dementia. Attractive colors,
improved design and easier ability for people with dementia to spend safe time
outdoors: Memory care residences are trying to create more-engaging living
spaces.
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| 10/31/2017 | 4 Signs You Need to Seek Long-Term Care for Your Aging Parent |
| | By Anna Medaris Miller,
Staff Writer |Oct. 31, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
Delaying discussions only undercuts older adults' chances to voice their wishes. While the vast majority of long-term care moves are made
from hospital stays, ideally families talk about these types of decisions
before something serious necessitates it, says Dr. David Gifford, a
geriatrician and senior vice president of quality and regulatory affairs at the
American Health Care Association.
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| 5/30/2017 | Vital Talks to Have Before an Aging Loved One Is Admitted to the ER |
| | Falls and accidents happen routinely. Planning ahead can
prevent needless heartache. |
| Communication | |
| Date | Article |
| 6/10/2016 | What is LaPOST? |
| | The Louisiana Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (LaPOST) document is a quality initiative of the Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reshaping health care in Louisiana.
Approved as Act 954 in the 2010 regular session of the State Legislature, LaPOST is an evidence-based model designed to improve end-of-life care for those with serious, advanced illnesses.
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| Education | |
| Date | Article |
| 2/15/2017 | Is it a HEART ATTACK or CARDIAC ARREST? |
| | Did you know that there is a big difference between heart
attack and cardiac arrest? The major difference is that HEART ATTACK is a blood
flow problem and CARDIAC ARREST is an electrical problem. Both conditions can
be deadly, but they are caused by (and treated with) different things. |
| 6/10/2016 | Spot a Stroke |
| | THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need tocall 9-1-1 for help right away. | |
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| 6/1/2009 | 10 Signs of Alzheimer's / Alzheimer’s Association
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| | Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor. Learn how Alzheimer's affects the brain and take the Brain Tour. |
