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• Challenges and Solutions to Long Distance Caregiving

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 166
  Long distance caregiving poses some unique challenges, as it is difficult to physically check-in on your loved one in their own home. Instead, you must rely on periodic visits and the reports of others. However, there are solutions to most concerns. Concern: Your loved one cannot leave home to go grocery shopping or ...
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• Telemedicine Plus Smart Devices for Home Health Monitoring

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 152
  “A significant number of older U.S. citizens need medical care today, and their numbers are growing rapidly. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging, the 65-and-over population will increase to 55 million in 2020 (up 36 percent for the decade). By 2030, that will ...
  2 days ago

• Medical Alert Bracelets Save Lives

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  No one plans to have a medical emergency, but it is best to be prepared just in case something does happen. If you have a chronic illness or take prescription medication, wearing a Medical ID bracelet is the perfect way to help expedite treatment and avoid misdiagnosis during an emergency situation. Paramedics are ...
  3 days ago

• Sara Lee sells Air Care business to P&G, focusses on food

  
  Australian Food News — Authority: 146
  Sara Lee has announced a further step toward their plan to focus on food and beverage products with the sale of the air care business to consumer products giant Procter & Gamble.The binding offer of €320 million (A$524 million) was accepted earlier this month by Sara Lee as long as certain, unspecified ...
  4 days ago

• The quality of home care nurses’ documentation in new electronic patient records

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 152
  Aims . The present study explores how community nurses addressed patient care in the EPR and the comprehensiveness of their documentation. Background . The need for comprehensive nursing documentation in home health care is considerable and quality is regarded as a prerequisite for continuity of care. Documentation ...
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• Home Delivered Meals Make Life Easier for Seniors

  
  World News — Authority: 168
  It can be difficult for seniors to cook healthy, well-balanced meals, as it may be impossible for them to get to the grocery store on their own. Decreased hand-eye coordination can make it tough to operate kitchen appliances safely, and for those with poor vision, cooking becomes a dangerous chore. However, there is ...
  5 days ago

• Be Prepared With Medical ID Bracelets

  
  World News — Authority: 168
  If you have a chronic illness or take prescription medication, you should consider wearing a medical alert bracelet. If an emergency arises, a Medical ID bracelet can help save your life by expediting treatment and avoiding misdiagnosis. Paramedics are also trained to look for a patients medical identification ...
  6 days ago

• Be Prepared With Medical ID Bracelets

  
  IQonHealth - Articles and Reviews on Heartburn, Alternative Herbal Remedies, Weight Loss... — Authority: 142
  Wearing a medical alert bracelet can save lives, especially if you take prescription medications, have a chronic illness, or are a caregiver for someone who needs help on a daily basis. Paramedics are trained to look for a medical identification bracelet on their patients, so wearing one can really make a difference. ...
  6 days ago

• 18 December 2009 – 3 January 2010 : Hot Value Mart Warehouse Clearance

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 442
  18 December 2009 to 3 January 2010Hot Value Mart Warehouse Clearance  Products OfferedChristmas GiftsCreative ToysGamesHome Decoration ItemsKitchenwareToiletriesStationeryPersonal Care ProductsSportsDIY Productsand more Time: 11.00am – 9.30pm Location3rd Floor (Opposite McDonald’s)Amcorp MallJalan Persiaran ...
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• 11 December 2009 – 3 January 2010 : Home-Fix Christmas Pre-Sale

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 442
  11 December 2009 – 3 January 2010Home-Fix Christmas Pre-Sale  Products OfferedOutdoor FurnitureBBQ Gas GrillBBQ AccessoriesDecorative ItemsAssorted Coolerand more Locations1 Utama Shopping CentreGreat Eastern MallBangsar VillageDesa Park CityHartamas Shopping CentreThe Sphere Bangsar South
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• 16 – 20 December 2009 : Metrojaya Warehouse Sale – Penang

  
  shoppingNsales — Authority: 442
  16 to 20 December 2009Metrojaya Warehouse Sale – PenangUp to 70% Off  Daily Happy Hour Extravaganza!Join us for fantastic bargains and deals!Don’t miss this! Time: 11am – 9pm LocationPenang International Sports Arena (PISA)Jalan  Tun Dr. Awang11900 PenangMalaysia
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• Electrolux EL206A Intensity Upright Bags

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 176
  Electrolux EL206A 6-pk IntensityBag/Filter ELECTROLUX HOMECARE PRODUCTS Product Description Fits Electrolux EL5020A Intensity Upright Vacuum… More >> Electrolux EL206A Intensity Upright Bags
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• New licensing regs for homecare agencies go into effect soon

  
  HealthPoint PA — Authority: 140
  Reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Hundreds of home care agencies that assist elderly or disabled individuals with basic tasks such as dressing, bathing and housekeeping are about to fall under state scrutiny for the first time. The Pennsylvania Department of Health published regulations Saturday to provide ...
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• KHN Column: Why $75-A-Day Matters To Caregivers

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 706
  In his latest Kaiser Health News column, Howard Gleckman writes: "In the ongoing congressional debate over the CLASS Act - the proposed national long-term care insurance program - critics and supporters have been arguing over whether a benefit of $50- or even $75-a-day is worthwhile. Some in the insurance industry, ...
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• Telefónica develops advanced telehealth

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 152
  “Telefónica has developed a home monitoring system that can collect five different vital signs, detects falls and transmit data to a caretaker centre to be assessed by doctors. The Caalyx solution, which is part of a €3m ambient assisted living project, received funding of €1.85m under the 6th Research ...
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• Home care worker is Sen. Dodds designated hitter on long term care

  
  SEIU — Authority: 142
  Virginia home care aid Athena Jones spoke at a Capitol Hill press conference today held by Democratic Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Robert Casey (D-Pa) and Paul Kirk (D-Mass) to discuss the importance of including long term care provisions in health care reform. Providing home health and home ...
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• Study Finds One Third Of American Adults Serves As A Caregiver

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 706
  "A new study says almost one out of three adults in the U.S. currently serves as a caregiver," NPR reports. "The time and energy they put into caregiving becomes like an unpaid job. On average, they spend about 19 hours a week providing care, doing everything from bathing and dressing an elderly parent or loved one to ...
  2 weeks ago

• IT-enabled home care project enters next phase

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 152
  “Continuous monitoring, round the clock emergency services, personalized care and easy-to-use technology: these are the hallmarks of the Caalyx solution. In the wake of a successful development phase, two follow-up projects have now begun to drive the technology another step closer towards a marketable product. ...
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• Home Monitoring of the Elderly made EASY

  
  ICMCC Website Articles — Authority: 152
  “Pervaya is a French technology company founded in 2005 to develop an intelligent and active telecare system based on ambient intelligence technology. The company says its SALVEO telecare platform that can detect urgent and critical situations at the person’s home by using smart algorithms to analyse their ...
  2 weeks ago

• Care UK loses another contract after complaints

  
  Outside Left — Authority: 118
  Private provider Care UK may have been celebrating its risein profits three weeks ago but this week marks the end of yet another contract,this time in Islington. After a series of complaints about its home care provision,the north London council terminated Care UKs contract on 3 December. With the ...
  2 weeks ago

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