Diabetes Linked to Phthalates

by Tim April 13, 2012

From Medscape Medical News Diabetes Linked to Phthalates By Larry Hand April 12, 2012 — Phthalates, which are found in common plastics, cosmetics, and even some pharmaceuticals and medical devices, have been associated with the development of diabetes among seniors in Sweden, according to a study published online April 12 inDiabetes Care. Read more at: Diabetes Linked to Phthalates.

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Infection Control Certification May Lower MRSA Rates

by Tim April 13, 2012

California hospitals appear to have significantly lower rates of MRSA infection if their infection control directors are board-certified, according to a study published in the March issue of theAmerican Journal of Infection Control. For the complete article, see:   Certification in infection control matters: Impact of infection control department characteristics and policies on rates of multidrug-resistant infections.

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Sapovirus Is a Growing Concern in Long-Term Care Facilities

by Tim April 12, 2012

More news about risks of HAIs, Healthcare-Associated Infections, in long-term care facilities; read the article: Sapovirus Is a Growing Concern in Long-Term Care Facilities.

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President Obama has diverted $500M to IRS for healthcare takeover law

by Tim April 12, 2012

“Elections have consequences, and at the end of the day, I won.” Barack Hussein Obama, on the third day of his presidency. The Obama administration is quietly diverting roughly $500 million to the IRS to help implement the president’s healthcare law. This is important information for those who are responsible for the care of frail [...]

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Companion Care Near Del Mar: New Medicaid Hospital Restrictions

by Lance April 11, 2012

The growing strain on the Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-funded health care programs is impacting seniors in very real ways. Those who receive professional companion care near Del Mar often worry about losing Medicaid benefits or having to pay some costs themselves as money becomes tighter within the system. Some states are seeing a major [...]

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Geriatric Emergency Units Opening at U.S. Hospitals – NYTimes.com

by Tim April 10, 2012

Following up on a story that we highlighted last week:  There is a growing trend of hospitals trying to cater to the medical needs and sensibilities of aging baby boomers and their parents. Mount Sinai opened its geriatric emergency department, or geri-ed, two months ago, modeling it in part after one at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical [...]

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Why an In-Home Caregiver In Escondido Is a Healthy Choice

by Lance April 10, 2012

Did you know that choosing to engage an in-home caregiver in Escondido instead of enrolling your loved one in a nursing home could improve their health? In a poignant article that appeared on the New York Times’ website last month, a recently widowed author explores the research on how personal relationships extend and improve life. [...]

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Why American health care is inching closer to veterinary clinic status

by Tim April 9, 2012

  From KevinMD.com, which describes itself as social media’s leading physician voice.  Kevin Pho, MD, writes about political policy and healthcare, and his opinions are highly relevant to those who are family or professional in-home caregivers for elderly parents in San Diego County. Have you ever owned a dog? If so, did you ever take [...]

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Doctor groups pinpoint top sources of unnecessary care

by Tim April 6, 2012

Nine physician specialty societies collectively representing about 375,000 physicians nationwide  released a list of five procedures or tests for each of the nine specialties that they think their colleagues should think twice before ordering.  Information like this affects Seniors everywhere, including San Diego County.  In-home caregivers, whether family members or professional caregivers provided by private [...]

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Home or Nursing Home | Geriatric Care Management

by Tim April 6, 2012

Home or Nursing Home | Geriatric Care Management. From the excellent Geriatric Care Management blog by Maria Basso Lipani: Maria, Mom is in a nursing home/rehab to recuperate from a broken leg – the latest in a long list of injuries and illnesses over the last several years. She insists she wants to go home [...]

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Medicare Now Covers Annual Screening For Depression

by Tim April 5, 2012

Many people assume that as health problems multiply and loved ones die, it’s inevitable that the elderly become depressed. Not true, say experts.  But depression often goes undiagnosed in the elderly, who feel the stigma of mental illness more acutely than younger people and are often less likely to seek help.  The situation may be [...]

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In-home Caregivers In Carlsbad Can Help With Hospital Dementia

by Lance April 5, 2012

A visit to the hospital might be necessary, but for a senior who suffers from dementia, it could cause serious additional problems as well. The upheaval of moving into a hospital, undergoing tests, and having unfamiliar people conduct procedures understandably creates significant stress for elderly persons who already struggle with Alzheimer’s disease or other types [...]

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Elderly Parents In Carlsbad May Soon Enjoy Specialized Emergency Rooms

by Lance April 3, 2012

A new trend is growing in popularity among hospitals that have a special concern for serving the elderly: Emergency rooms that are specifically designed to serve seniors and accommodate their special needs. Prompted by the confusion and inefficient service that prominent hospital officials have observed in their own facilities, these special emergency rooms aim to [...]

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In-home Care Near Fallbrook – The Challenge of Caring From a Distance

by Lance April 2, 2012

Giving elderly parents the level of in-home care near Fallbrook necessary to allow them to remain in their own familiar settings can be a significant challenge under any circumstances. More people than ever before, however, are now taking on these responsibilities with an added factor—long distance. Modern technological advances, such as live video chat, have [...]

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Recognizing and Reporting Financial Elder Abuse–California’s Financial Elder Abuse Reporting Act

by Tim March 29, 2012

Recognizing and Reporting Financial Elder Abuse–California’s Financial Elder Abuse Reporting Act Editor’s note: Christopher Walton is an attorney who specializes in elder abuse litigation.  His office is in San Diego and his website is at http://www.waltonlawapc.com/.   He also publishes a terrific blog on a variety of elder law topics, and this post is intended to [...]

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