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Caregiving -- Alternative to Nursing Homes |
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 |
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Caregiving -- By Lucette Lagnado in The Wall Street Journal -- "Rising Challenger Takes On Elder-Care System" -- Lagnado writes a very interesting article about Bill Thomas, who received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to establish a group of small (10-12 resident) homes for aging. Called "Green Houses," the somewhat new concept is very worthy information for those considering elder care. The concept may become the wave of the future. (Read) |
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Caregiving -- Medicare and Hospice |
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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Caregiving -- Yahoo News, Thursday June 19 -- "Medicare spells out rights of hospice patients" -- Article describes how Medicare allows end-of-life patients to have a say in their final care. The new Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP) allows for more liberal patient rights regarding choosing how to receive (or decline) care. Very interesting. (Read) |
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Caregiving -- Most Cancer Doctors Avoid Final Talks |
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Monday, 16 June 2008 |
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Caregiving -- By the Associated Press in the New York Times -- "Most cancer doctors avoid saying it's the end" -- A very appropos article which outlines that most doctors avoid end-of-life discussions with their terminal patients, assuming that the truth will cause additional problems including depression. This information is a good read for anybody facing such a situation, or even in anticipation of future end-of-life decisions. Read |
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Caregiving -- Drawing a Map for the Later Years |
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Sunday, 08 June 2008 |
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Caregiving -- By Christine Larson in the New York Times -- "Drawing a Map for the Later Years" -- Larson describes the value of a somewhat new professsion--that of geriatric care manager, to help monitor and mentor aging clients. As the retired population grows, so will the need for better management of elderly patients. Interesting. (Read) |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Socializing for Memory Problems |
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Friday, 06 June 2008 |
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Retirement/Boomers -- By Tara Parker-Pope in Blogs.NYTimes.com -- "Socializing Appears to Delay Memory Problems" -- In this article, Parker-Pope addresses a recent article from the July issue of The American Journal of Public Health, which indicates that there are benefits to engaging in socializing for those who are afflicted with memory problems. Since the article is a blog, over four dozen responses trail the article. Very interesting comments. (Read) |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Retirement Communities add Healthcare |
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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Retirement/Boomers -- By Frank Norton, staff writer, newsobserver.com -- "Senior communities bulk up medical care" -- Norton outlines how retirement communities are adding amenities such as fitness centers and brand-name health services to their menus. Describes sensible life-choice options for today's retirees, when considering "where to live." Very interesting. (Read) |
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