The article discusses the problems encountered by health care ombudsmen. According to Becky Kurtz, director of Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs run by the U.S. Administration on Aging, ombudsmen are important source to resolve thousands of problems regarding medication but they have ...
As staffing became a bigger priority, healthcare executives also gained a greater understanding of the value of doing more for existing employees and the positive impact HR can have with the right support. For example, HR teams now have leadership’s blessing to invest in employee engagement prog...
Multiple efforts are underway to chart out a new future for long-term care. In addition to the NASEM report, for example, theConvergence Center for Policy Resolutionis bringing together industry leaders, workforce advocates, policy makers, and others to search for agreement on a new direction.2T...
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Health is expanding the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) from one, to four locations, the department said Wednesday. With the expansion, the state will be able to serve up to 800 seniors - and more older adults to rec...
The article discusses the urge of public health advocates to promote safe sex on U.S. pornographic films by requiring the use of condoms among the actors. It says that the proposal followed after the outbreaks of HIV and other sexually transmitted disease among pornographic film performers. It ...
Frailty trajectories in an elderly population-based cohort J Am Geriatr Soc, 64 (2) (2016), pp. 285-292, 10.1111/jgs.13944 View in ScopusGoogle Scholar [8] D. Oliver, C. Foot, R. Humphries Making our health and care systems fit for an ageing population King’s Fund London, UK (201...
and late-life schizophrenia. Geriatric psychiatrists are trained to address the complex interplay of medical, neurological, and psychological issues that can affect the elderly, including cognitive decline, medication management, and the impact of chronic illness on mental health. The goal is to enhance...
Alpha Lifecare Partners with EchoCare to Introduce Cutting-Edge Remote Monitoring Solution for Elderly Care in Australia and New Zealand May 15, 2024 Leave a comment Crestview, FL, 2024-May-15 — /EPR HEALTHCARE NEWS/ — EchoCare, a pioneer in remote monitoring solutions for eldercare and ...
Canadian Home Care Association:As a national association, the CHCA acts mostly as a professional development and political institution. It boasts an extensive resource library which could be helpful to new or prospective business owners. Like this post? Share with a friend!
Having your own professional healthcare advocate who can remain calm, think rationally, and ask appropriate questions can help optimize your care, shorten your hospital stay, and minimize healthcare complications. Caring for your elderly loved ones can be extremely overwhelming especially if you have ...