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March 25, 2011
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The healhcare reform enacted by the Obama Administration will enable around 300,000 Washington state residents to enroll in a health plan, and at the same time, many baby boomers will be retiring and looking for nursing services provided through Medicare. … Continue reading
March 24, 2011
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A new Alzheimer’s Association report has found that there are now 5.4 million Americans suffering from the disease and this number is projected to grow as the baby boomer population ages. In California, some health experts are predicting that the … Continue reading
March 24, 2011
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The National Family Caregivers Association estimates that there are more than 65 million caregivers across the United States who are currently tending to the needs of a loved one. As the baby boomer generation ages, many families will be watching … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
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As more alternatives become available to elderly adults who are looking to age at home, fewer appear to be moving into nursing homes. Instead, they are opting to take advantage of home health care services so that they can stay … Continue reading
March 23, 2011
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As seniors grow older, many experience impaired mobility that can sometimes lead to falls. Bev Sutherland, now 82, knows this from firsthand experience. Around Thanksgiving of last year, she was walking outside when she slipped on a patch of ice … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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Many adults are concerned about the health of their senior parents, but may often be unsure when home care may be necessary. This is especially the case with Alzheimer’s disease, which can take years to fully develop and often goes … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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When Tom and Betty Willert, both 83, were initially constrained to a nursing home due to medical needs, independent living likely seemed to be a distant dream. However, they finally got back to their own home in October 2010 and … Continue reading
March 22, 2011
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A new report conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association has found that there are now almost 15 million caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients, and that many of them are suffering from unprecedented levels of stress due to their responsibilities. Overall, these families … Continue reading
March 18, 2011
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A new study that reviewed 40 different male and female stroke survivors has found that those who had a family caregiver present were more likely to recover faster than their peers, according to WebMD Health News. Specifically, those who had … Continue reading
March 18, 2011
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One of the major factors in Alzheimer's disease is the formation of amyloid plaques on the brain, which can contribute to neurological damage and cognitive impairment. Now, researchers with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson are currently developing a vaccine that … Continue reading