California Employer UI Taxes Set for Steady Annual Increases – Lake County Chamber of Commerce

by Tim March 29, 2012

California Employer UI Taxes Set for Steady Annual Increases – Lake County Chamber of Commerce. $10.7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Deficit Forecast by End of Year Persistent high unemployment in California and the continuing insolvency of its unemployment insurance (UI) fund mean employers in California will be paying ever-increasing federal taxes for years to come—unless [...]

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Effort To Pay Hospitals Based On Quality Didn’t Cut Death Rates, Study Finds – Kaiser Health News

by Tim March 29, 2012

Effort To Pay Hospitals Based On Quality Didn’t Cut Death Rates, Study Finds – Kaiser Health News. Key Assumption of Obamacare National Healthcare Takeover Act Proven False Medicare’s largest effort to pay hospitals based on how they perform — an inspiration for key parts of the health care law — did not lead to fewer [...]

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Caregivers Near La Jolla Should Be Involved in Hospital Discharges

by Lance March 29, 2012

By the time a person is discharged from the hospital, he normally has one primary goal on his mind: to get home! The exhaustion of a hospital stay reduces the ability of a patient to grasp all of his discharge instructions, especially if they involve numerous prescriptions and activity requirements. Seniors are at an even [...]

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In-Home Caregivers In Escondido – Be Careful Choosing For Your Parents

by Lance March 27, 2012

In a tragic situation that is becoming disturbingly frequent, federal prosecutors have charged the owner of an in-home care company in West Virginia with numerous accusations of fraud. There are two main charges: first, the company falsified documents that it submitted to the Medicaid and Medicare programs for reimbursement. Even worse, the company knowingly hired [...]

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In Home Care for San Diego County – MedCenter 4 Dosage Pill Dispenser

by Lance March 26, 2012

Many tasks become more difficult for seniors as they age, even with the help of in home care for San Diego County elderly persons. Memory is a particular area of trouble, and many seniors find themselves forgetting to perform even routine activities that they’ve done all their lives. Forgetting to take necessary medications is a [...]

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Home Care Near Carlsbad for the Handicapped

by Lance March 22, 2012

When a person suffers an injury that confines him or her to a wheelchair, crutches, or even a bed on a permanent basis, normal tasks suddenly become impossible or far more difficult than before. Home care near Carlsbad is important for someone who is no longer able to get around the house safely, but there [...]

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A Cautionary Tale for Choosing Caregivers Near Scripps Ranch

by Lance March 20, 2012

Professional caregivers near Scripps Ranch and throughout the United State sand Canada are becoming increasingly common as the number of retired baby boomers grows. Most of these caregivers are dedicated, trustworthy individuals, but some are in the business simply to make a profit for themselves. Every so often, a story of elder abuse highlights the [...]

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CapTel: FREE Phone Captioning For San Diego County Deaf or Disabled Persons

by Lance March 19, 2012

If an elderly loved one who receives home care in San Diego County is suffering from hearing loss, you have probably both experienced frustration during phone conversations. We have grown so accustomed to using the phone that when it just doesn’t work any more due to hearing loss, it is very difficult for us to [...]

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Elderly Parents Near Poway Benefit From Automatic Pill Dispenser

by Lance March 16, 2012

A common factor in aging is the need to take an increasing number of prescribed medications. Each prescription is very important and must be taken at the correct times. Accidentally taking too much of one or more drugs may create a serious health situation for elderly parents.  In Poway and elsewhere, this can be especially [...]

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Home Health Care Near Rancho Santa Fe: Aspirin and Macular Degeneration

by Lance March 15, 2012

Macular degeneration is a familiar problem to those involved in home health care in Rancho Santa Fe. As the blood vessels in the eye deteriorate with age, they damage the eye’s delicate light-processing structures and cause loss of vision. A new study indicates that the frequent use of aspirin could be a factor in the [...]

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Elderly Care In San Diego County – Hospital Care For Elderly Patients

by Tim March 12, 2012

Fox News recently published a new article titled Out of bed! Hospitals aim to keep elderly strong that highlights a growing trend in major hospitals that has hospitals focusing more on the unique care needs of elderly patients, with an eye to their needs that are different from those of younger patients. Elderly Patients Have Unique Care [...]

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Senior Care In San Diego County – A New Tax Scam Warning From The IRS

by Tim March 9, 2012

Tax Scam Warning: Beware of Phony Refund Scheme Abusing Popular College Tax Credit; Senior Citizens, Working Families and Church Members Are Targets The IRS has issued a warning about a new type of tax scam that targets the elderly, among others.  The announcement, dated 3/2/12, outlines a scheme in which con artists contact persons with [...]

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers in North San Diego County – New Statistics

by Tim March 8, 2012

The 2012 edition of Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer’s Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation’s healthcare system. Quick facts 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause [...]

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Solana Beach Companion Care Helps Reduce Risk of Financial Abuse

by Lance March 7, 2012

An aging family member’s increasing vulnerability and inability to manage everyday tasks are among the top reasons that companion care near Solana Beach can become necessary. Tragically, there are times when caregivers give in to the temptation to steal from those whom they serve. Whether a worker simply feels he deserves additional compensation for his [...]

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Home Caregivers Near Valley Center: Grapefruit Affects Some Drugs

by Lance March 5, 2012

You probably already know that fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice are packed with important nutrients. Some of this fruit’s well-known health benefits are particularly important for elderly people–it can lower the effects of arthritis, help prevent cancer, and boost immunity against disease. But home caregivers near Valley Center and elsewhere should take note of a recent [...]

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