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Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down
In twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact stands out: we have way too much stuff! Don't organize your stuff - get rid of it!
Characteristics of Relief India Trust
An NGO is a non government organization which works for no intention of generating profits by any means. It is also that organization which promotes a certain cause or a set of causes in the public op
For Extremity Ultrasounds, 76881 Fetches $85 More Than 76882
An extraordinary rise in the number of extremity ultrasounds in the last few years has brought one deletion and two additions to CPT that you need to know. CPT 2011 replaces 76880 (Ultrasound, extremity, nonvascular, real-time with image documentation) with the following: 76881 -- Ultrasound, extrem
Why Your Physicians Should Have Their Own Physician Reviews
Are you a healthcare director?Whether you are in charge of running a hospital or a healthcare office, you are likely in charge of a number of individuals, including physicians.All of your staff must be monitored and held accountable for their actions, no matter how good or bad they are.If you don&ap
How is Tap Water Tested For Contamination Where You Live?
How is tap water tested for contamination at the local water treatment facility where you live?Have you ever wondered if the test results that your facility is reporting are truly within EPA standard limits, or are they just made to look that way?
Can Incontinence Skivvies Be Fashionable and Contemporary?
You have incontinence issues. You are an adult. You don't want to wear adult diapers - but what other options do you have?
Independent Senior Living: A Haven for the Elderly in a Fast-Paced World
More and more Americans aged 50 and above are getting to know the advantages of living in a retirement community, according to recent studies.
Helping Seniors Stay Safe on Their Own
It is so interesting that as our parent's age we become the ones that start to parent them. Not only do I worry about them inside their home in regards to personal safety and safety due to mobility but I worry about them with outsiders. I have read many studies that show senior citizens are the
How to Choose an Adult Day Care Center
Modern day society has changed drastically from what it was like say 50-60 years ago. Families were closer together, divorces were uncommon, and children were loving and caring. Society in general, had less distractions and hence more time to spend with each other.
Some Advantages And Disadvantages Of Medigap
Medicare is a federal benefit that covers healthcare for people of 65 years and above in the United States. Many people of this age will also choose to purchase out of their own pocket a Medicare supplement insurance policy in order to fill in the gaps. When looking for a suitable policy it is very
Dealing With Hospital Visitors
For most people, we don't know a lot about being a good hospital visitor because it doesn't come up much. Ideally, we don't have the need or opportunity to become experts in this area. Most of the hospital visitors are coming to see patients in order to cheer them up.
Nutrition Assistant Certification
Nutrition assistants function as members of a health care center's support staff. Their primary responsibilities include scheduling meals and feeding patients, usually under the supervision of a dietitian, nutritionist or nurse.
How to Find Caregivers in Wisconsin
Finding a caregiver is a necessity for many Wisconsin families, as grandparents, parents or other relatives age or become ill. Services are available statewide from a range of sources. The Wisconsin Department of Human Services offers comprehensive information and search services, including an offic
Social Media Provides Needed "Sunshine" for Seniors and Shut-ins
What is mostly driving senior citizens online is their ability to communicate with others at greater distances more frequently and often in real-time. They are easily able to share photos, videos, lin
Typical Causes of a Stuffy Nose
Most cases of sinusitis start off as a cold. When a person gets a cold it causes stuffy nose and the sinuses get inflamed which leads to sinusitis.
How to Choose Between Elder Home Care Services and Nursing Homes
Deciding whether elder home care services or a nursing home is the right choice for your loved one is important when considering the best type and amount of care. Both options for senior care have their benefits and drawbacks. Cost is often a deciding factor, but so is the level of care needed.
About the Health Care Assistant's Role
Opportunities to work in health care areas continue to grow with the aging population and increased medical care procedures. According to the National Institutes of Health, health care assistants play an increased role in primary care. Support personnel allow physicians, nurses and other professiona
Medical Examiner Tools - Biopsy Tools You Should Take Advantage Of
There is explosive level of growth that is taking place in the health care and allied industries. This rapid development has provided a fabulous chance for generation of new kinds of devices that will help in diagnosis of various kinds of medical complications that occurs in human body.
Lean Healthcare - Is it Possible?
Manufacturing was first introduced to the term "lean" in the early 1990's by two authors James Womack and Daniel Jones in the book "The Machine That Changed the World." Lean principles were developed to focus on manufacturing processes and how to make them more efficient.
Flourishing Under Healthcare Reform - Maximize Your Profits By Minimizing The Impact Of LUPAs
Under the different versions of health care reform legislation passed in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, Medicare home health reimbursement is projected to decline by billions of dollars over the next 10 years. To counter these declines, home health agencies must make some fundamental