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Pet Therapy and Seniors
March 8, 2010 9:33 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) Foundation, the non-profit research and education arm of AMDA, invites you to meet two dogs that have a key role in caring for long term care facility residents. Come meet Sophie and Tessa and hear from Read More...
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Steve Jobs for Healthcare Czar
March 7, 2010 7:03 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
The following is a guest blog from Anthony Cirillo: Accountable care organizations and medical homes are terms being bantered about with reform. An accountable care organization (ACO) would consist of a group of healthcare entities that share responsibility Read More...
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Small Touch, Big Difference
February 28, 2010 7:08 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
How much can a small touch really mean to a person? A recent article in The New York Times suggests that little touches mean a lot , and that high fives and reassuring pats on the back can even lower stress and increase happiness. The article focuses Read More...
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"Exergames" Improve Symptoms of Depression
February 26, 2010 8:43 AM by Heather Simons
A recent pilot study has found that regular use of "exergames"--video games, like Nintendo Wii, that combine entertainment with exercise--can improve symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors. SSD is much more common than major depression in Read More...
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Are Residents Refusing Stinky Meds?
February 22, 2010 10:27 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
If your residents are not complying with their metformin medication schedule, it could be the smell, which has been described as similar to dead fish. Many diabetics report nausea when taking the commonly prescribed drug, but doctors have not associated Read More...
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Music Program Helps Residents with Dementia
February 4, 2010 9:08 AM by Heather Simons
Late last month, Island Nursing and Rehab Center , Holtsville, N.Y., implemented a Musically Designed Program for residents with dementia. The program was funded by a grant from a generous family member. Conducted by a therapeutic recreation specialist Read More...
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Active Aging Week 2008
September 10, 2008 3:10 PM by Liz Rosto
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is sponsoring Active Aging Week September 22 - 28. The theme is "Choose an Active Life!" This annual health promotion event is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle. Get Read More...
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Connecting With Residents Who Have Dementia
April 17, 2008 2:27 PM by Maureen McAndrews
A recent article in the Washington Post explores how certain games and other activities can help family members form more meaningful connections with loved ones who have dementia. Researchers conducted a study on 33 families, and found that satisfaction Read More...
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Information Online
November 1, 2007 3:46 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics offers a collection of GERI Pearls, downloadable pocket cards that concisely review geriatric topics including aging pharmacology, constipation, delirium, Read More...
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