Elderly Care
February 20, 2011 New Certification Raises Standard for In-Home Caregivers The senior care industry has grown dramatically in recent years along with the number of seniors needing care. Some seniors move into assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities as chronic conditions begin to affect their daily lives. Many more, however, are choosing to remain [...]
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The Hidden Secret of Elder Abuse RIGHT ACCORD Private Duty-Home Health Care offered a training class on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation to all the staff and caregivers on August 26, 2010. The program was presented by Diana Hayden, Director of Community Education from the Department of Children’s and Family/Adult Protective Services. Many elderly people [...]
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When we think of the term failure to thrive, we often think of malnourished children in third world countries who have not received the kind of nurturing they need to grow strong, healthy bodies. However, this condition is a lot closer to home than many people realize – and it isn’t just children who are [...]
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As we age, our bones become weak and brittle. Some of this is part of the natural aging process, but there are other factors that contribute to the condition. A prolonged calcium deficiency would have caused the bones to be starved of an important nutrient that is essential to good bone health. Certain medications can [...]
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