What’s going on in and around Richmond County? Sep 2, 2008
ALZHEIMER S WORKSHOP: The Hamlet Senior Center and the Lumber River Council of Government is sponsoring a workshop for clergy, lay leaders, congregation members and faith-based volunteers regarding the needs of caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium in Hamlet. Cost is 10. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Winchester Hospital Breast Care Center designated as ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Sep 2, 2008
Last year, the Winchester Hospital Breast Care Center s highly skilled group of caregivers provided more than 35,000 procedures to patients from Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Winchester Hospital additionally provides a full range of services to diagnose, treat and care for patients with cancer, including radiation therapy at its Cancer Care Center being developed at 620 Washington St. in Winchester. (Medford Transcript, MA)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
In research presented at the Alzheimer's meeting, a University of Kansas nurse found that Alzheimer's patients are less cooperative with caregivers who use "elderspeak," which is pretty similar to baby talk--using simple words and grammar and a high-pitched or loud voice and sounding overly caring or controlling. People with dementia may be losing their memory, but they still have "incredibly intact grammatical skills," ABC News. (USA Today -- Money)
September Ophthalmology research highlights Sep 2, 2008
Health care professionals today need systems that consolidate information and simplify its transmission: research and clinical knowledge are rapidly expanding, treatments are increasingly complex, most patients are seen by multiple caregivers, and the aging United States population will soon need care for chronic illnesses over long time periods. The Institute of Medicine, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, considers electronic health records (EHR) key to improving health... (EurekAlert!)
Adaptive Devices Sep 1, 2008
National Family Caregivers Assn.. HYPERLINK "http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org". (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sending hope one angel at a time Sep 1, 2008
They are sent to caregivers who may be isolated as they care for a chronically ill loved one at home. Some items are donated to the Relay For Life or the Ronald McDonald House. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Louisiana Braces as Gustav is Very Close to Making Landfall Sep 1, 2008
" Gov. Rick Perry earlier scrapped plans to attend the Republican National Convention, focusing instead on preparations. Friday he ordered state resources deployed in anticipation of the hurricanes potential landfall, including as many as 7,500 National Guard troops. Texas Preparations(Source: Texas Governors Office) Texas Military Forces: Up to 7,500 guardsmen, 15 aerial resources, and six C-130 aircraft have been activated, some of which have begun deploying to transport medical special... (KWTX.com, TX)
VA Patients Moved To Central Texas Sep 1, 2008
The patients from Chennault Place were placed on busses earlier Sunday with eight caregivers in response to an evacuation order, the VA said. Sixty-six of the patients are veterans, the VA said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Officials study alternative long-term care facilities Sep 1, 2008
Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers in Casper might have a new option for long-term care in the future. Mary Hein, along with a group of community members, wants to build several "pod-type nursing homes" for people with dementia where residents eat home-cooked meals at a dining room table and have their own room and bathroom. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Higher Calling Sep 1, 2008
"As the world economy becomes more interconnected, the poverty in the third world becomes our problem, too. There are some 10,000 Nepalese people working in Israel as caregivers right now. It's important that our volunteers understand why they are working in Israel and how this is connected to global processes," Odenheimer explains. Eran Ben Yaminy, head of the Environmental Fellows program at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in Tel Aviv, is one of several speakers... (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Blogging the world, from wheelchair's view Aug 31, 2008
Because he cannot type, Cieplik relies on his friends and caregivers to help post reviews on. The website focuses on details that able-bodied people often overlook: Are there handicapped parking spaces nearby. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 Aug 31, 2008
Ruth E. MacDonald, 86, of La Crosse died peacefully at home Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, surrounded by one of her special friends, Jennifer Nordeen and faithful caregivers, Maureen Hanifl, Desiree Larson, Ramiro Melendez, Amanda Rumbough and Kym Pazurek. Ruth was born June 14, 1922, in Milwaukee. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Baby Bassinet Scare Prompts Warning Aug 29, 2008
(AP) The federal and caregivers to immediately stop using a popular brand of bassinet after the death of a second baby attributed to the product. Six major retailers have stopped selling the bassinets. (CBS News)
In September Guideposts Magazine: Angie Harmon Tells How She Learned to Have More Patience Aug 29, 2008
Regular departments and on-going series focus on subject like: Making Marriage Work, Health Breakthroughs, Caregivers, Communities in Action, Positive People, and Pets & Healing. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MCI-Framingham inmates use ties with children to inspire rehabilitation efforts Aug 28, 2008
The report also recommends outreach to the caregivers who are responsible for the children, in the form of parenting classes, and more attention to their needs ... For many women, the outreach to caregivers and help with transportation for visits might be two of the keys to progress. (Boston Globe)
Picketers expected at Seton Coastside Aug 28, 2008
SEIU represents the more than 2,400 caregivers and has been in negotiations with management since March for better work conditions. "This contract shouldn't take this long to negotiate," union representative Colleen Fewer said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using Simplicity Convertible Bassinets Aug 28, 2008
(Washington) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. On August 21, 2008, a 5-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. (WOKR13 Rochester)
45.7 Million in US Lack Health Insurance Aug 28, 2008
Sick patients can receive care without ever leaving home while caregivers get a little breather to boot ... The burden placed on caregivers is often forgotten, but their stress shouldnt be ignored. (WebMD)
Workers plan 1-day strike at O'Connor, St. Louise hospitals Aug 28, 2008
"Caregivers were forced to strike in response to management's refusal to negotiate fairly over proposals aimed to help ensure quality medical treatment and to protest several unfair labor practices employed by hospital administrators," said SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West. Organizers said caregivers will form picket lines at 6 a.m. and continue for 24 hours ... More than 2,400 caregivers represented by the union have been in negotiations since March. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Jerry Brown gets tough on medical pot clubs Aug 27, 2008
"The voters wanted medical marijuana dispensaries to be used for seriously ill patients and their caregivers - not as million-dollar businesses," Brown said. In recent years, pot club raids have been conducted mainly by federal authorities who don't recognize Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2008 Aug 27, 2008
We also recognize the compassionate caregivers, doctors, and researchers who are dedicated to preventing, detecting, and treating ovarian cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2008 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. (White House News Releases)
Cancer diagnosis spurs acts of giving back Aug 27, 2008
She knew studies show that women caregivers often delay or avoid medical visits because they lack child care. She discovered that Ikea, Fred Meyer, some movie theaters, the Multnomah County court system, the Southwest Community Center and other places offer on-site child care. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Medical marijuana dispensers may face crackdown Aug 27, 2008
Northern California's chief federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello, said federal officials are targeting commercial traffickers rather than caregivers. He also said he believes 90% of the dispensaries run afoul of Brown's guidelines. (USA Today -- News)
Senior Benefits Expo Aug 27, 2008
All are welcome to attend, especially seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, family and friends. Featuring a free continental breakfast and resource information on food stamps and nutrition, fuel and utilities, transportation, health and fitness, stroke and heart disease symptoms, personal safety, housing, programs for people with disabilities and more. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Shawnee Mission Medical Center to Introduce Interactive Patient System Aug 27, 2008
Combining SMMC's unsurpassed clinical quality and compassionate care with the latest in-room technology will empower patients to partner in their own care and encourage positive collaboration between patients and caregivers. Typical results from hospitals using Skylight have shown that after launch and deployment of the ACCESS system, overall patient satisfaction scores have risen by 8 percent, while patient satisfaction with health education offerings increased by as much as 42 percent. (Primezone Releases)
Hill-Rom to Present At the INVESTIndiana Investor Conference Aug 27, 2008
enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers. Contact. (Primezone Releases)
Book Recounts Margaret Thatcher's Decline Aug 26, 2008
Facts about Alzheimer's, help for caregivers and a look at sufferers who've put the disease in the spotlight. Stories. (CBS News)
USP announces new tool to help prevent medication mix-ups due to look alike/sound alike drug names Aug 26, 2008
August 25, 2008 The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention today announces a new drug safety tool designed to help patients, caregivers, pharmacists, physicians and others in avoiding medication errors that may occur because of drug names that look alike and/or sound alike ... "This is exactly the type of mix-up we think could be avoided through tools such as our Drug Error Finder. This may be useful to parties across the health care system who are involved in dispensing and administering... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Early-stage Alzheimer's patients 'don't want to be stigmatized' Aug 26, 2008
The report summarizes feedback from recently diagnosed patients, who, along with 700 caregivers and health professionals, attended town-hall-style meetings in four cities or participated online. Those who have early-stage Alzheimer's don't want to be defined by their memory loss or functional decline, says Peter Reed, senior director of programs at the Alzheimer's Association. (USA Today -- News)
CDC: Cyberbullying on the rise Aug 26, 2008
But there also are some donts that may surprise caregivers: For instance, using filters doesnt really do a whole lot since kids can access the Internet in a variety of different places in a variety of different ways. Some of the harassment doesnt even take place on the Internet. (USA Today -- Tech)
Hill-Rom Asia-Pacific Innovation Center Holds Opening Event in Singapore Aug 25, 2008
"That's why we saw Singapore as a perfect location. Not only does Singapore offer great technical talent, but also it provides an environment with sophisticated health care institutions and a strong government supportive of growth. As our Rer ramps up, we are looking to collaborate with our Asian partners to advance and test new bed technologies and business models with the intent of raising the standard of care offered to patients and caregivers worldwide." The Singapore Center is part of... (PR Newswire)
Anti-bullying cooperative receives United Way support Aug 25, 2008
The partners intend to target preschool through fifth grade Siouxland children, particularly their parents and caregivers ... Second Step is an award-winning violence prevention program that integrates academics with social and emotional learning for children from preschool through eighth grade and their teacher, parents and caregivers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices Aug 25, 2008
(ARA) - In many ways, Suzanne Mintz fits the profile of the lion's share of the nation's 50 million-plus family caregivers ... But Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), can quickly tell you that trying to pinpoint an "average" family caregiver is a futile exercise ... "Unlike when someone dies, the grief family caregivers suffer goes on and on," says Mintz, whose husband has been in a wheelchair for more than 15 years with multiple sclerosis. (Pekin Times, IL)
Helping Someone with OCD Aug 25, 2008
OCD often has a detrimental effect on caregivers, who will likely find benefit in learning about the illness, seeking support and communicating positively ... While one family of three may be supporting a child with mild diagnosed OCD, another family of six may be supporting a parent with severe undiagnosed OCD. Caregivers should keep in mind that different circumstances will present with different strengths and limitations ... Concerns of Caregivers of People with OCD. (Suite101.com)
More than tots need booster shots Aug 25, 2008
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has been on the rise, and it's especially dangerous to infants, who can catch the disease from their parents, adolescent siblings, grandparents or caregivers. "The really young ones are at high risk for pneumonia, seizures and death," said Tupelo pediatrician Dr. Ed Ivancic, who has been especially concerned with the cases he's seen in May and June. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Support Groups Aug 25, 2008
- Myositis sufferers and their caregivers support group, meets quarterly, Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, 3985 Hunt Club Road. Includes those with dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis and juvenile myositis. (Florida Times-Union)
Holocaust still haunts survivors Aug 24, 2008
The flashbacks are expected to get worse as these groups age, so caregivers are trying to impart lessons learned from the Holocaust survivors. For these Jewish survivors, being allowed to stay in their homes offers a measure of comfort and routine as so much else around them changes. (Boston Globe)
A blueprint for good Aug 24, 2008
But the outcome - the product of a two-year collaboration with the nonprofit group Adopt-A-Room, the University of Minnesota, families, caregivers, and seriously ill children - was a boundary-breaking design of the space where kids and their families must spend weeks or months of their lives ... "We were just trying to fulfill the needs of vulnerable patients, families, and caregivers. Now we can look at this approach and how to integrate elements of it in other possible settings, like intensive... (Boston Globe)
Hospital Workers Authorize Strike to Protect Patient Care at Valley Health System Aug 24, 2008
The vote gives caregivers' elected bargaining team the ability to call a strike if the board of directors of Valley Health System (VHS) continues to allow its management team, Quorum, to reject workers' proposals to help the hospitals recover from bankruptcy and protect patient care. "We've lost dozens of experienced caregivers to other hospitals in the past few months alone," said Margaret Matthews, a registered nurse at Menifee Valley Hospital. (PR Newswire)
UNM schedules Hispano/Latino health summit Aug 24, 2008
"We are inviting the community because there is synergy in considering these issues from the perspective of patients, educators, service providers, activists, taxpayers and caregivers," says Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott, associate dean for diversity at the UNM Health Sciences Center. "Many of the topics being discussed have corollaries in the legal and criminal justice areas," the release also notes. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
AltaMed Opens First-of-its-Kind Health Care Center in the Nation Aug 23, 2008
The ADHC is designed to offer adults 18 years and older a wide array of programs and services that include transportation to and from the ADHC, nursing care, individual counseling, physical, occupational and speech therapy, recreational activities, emotional support for caregivers, health education classes and other community resources. The ADHC is focused on promoting independence for its participants; a factor important to the well being of the adult and his/her family caregivers. (PR Newswire)
Changes hurt workers, doctors say Aug 23, 2008
The division has received more than 60 e-mails and faxes from doctors, physical therapists and other caregivers asking the division to reverse the rule. "I understand that the insurance companies' need is to boost their bottom line," wrote Katie Stevens, a staff therapist for Hand Therapy Specialists Inc. in Portland. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Critically ill find support online Aug 23, 2008
Writing online also gives patients or caregivers a chance to open up, to tell their online friends what they don t share with their loved ones their fears, their burdens, their moments of doubt. Speaking volumes about personal worries to a close friend or family member can stress a listener, Ritvo says, whereas writing online doesn t have to be personally directed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Supporting our grand caregivers Aug 22, 2008
Supporting our grand caregivers - Melrose, MA - Melrose Free Press ... Supporting our grand caregivers ... This is a support group for local grandparents and relatives who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren and related children. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Seniors question plans to dump day care Aug 22, 2008
By 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the day of Bruno's interview, clients began arriving by bus or caregivers' cars within just minutes of each other. By 10 a.m., roughly 30 people were gathered around an activity room, talking, making crafts or just looking out the window. (The Union Democrat)
Senior Notes Aug 22, 2008
Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Lawrence, a coalition of faith communities, social service agencies and health organizations, is looking for volunteers to drive elders to medical and quality of life appointments through the Friends in Deed program at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. Those interested in volunteering should call Jerry Proulx, 800-892-0890, ext. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Kolkhorst stops by rest home to discuss Medicaid, health care issues Aug 21, 2008
Lois Kolkhorst visited the 104 year-old Brenham Rest Home Tuesday to meet with residents and caregivers to discuss ideas on how to improve senior care in Texas ... Frontline caregivers at the facility told Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) that funding was crucial to providing seniors in Texas with top quality health care ... We should be proud of the dedication of our local long term caregivers who are dedicating their lives to our most fragile citizens, she said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
For Families of the Ailing, a Brief Chance to Relax Aug 21, 2008
To caregivers at the end of their rope, real respite means a short time away what for anyone else would be called a vacation. Most caregivers do not take respite vacations because they see them as an admission of failure, or they worry that something will happen while they are away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
> Hospitals use healing architecture to improve patients care Aug 21, 2008
In Milwaukee, Aurora St. Luke s Medical Center plans to build a $5 million healing garden and conservatory on a rooftop space for patients, family and caregivers. The project is being paid for entirely with gifts from foundations, patients and local corporations, including $1. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
> The Pitch: Zume puts care in the patient's hands Aug 21, 2008
They and their caregivers use the Web portal to review ongoing health patterns and to respond quickly to changes in health. The Zuri can be either a unique device or an application on a smartphone. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cancer blogs become part of treatment Aug 20, 2008
The sites, which can be password-protected, allow caregivers and patients to give frequent updates without fielding dozens of phone calls, he said, but they also provide the patient with an emotional outlet. "It really causes you, in the midst of having the rug pulled out from under you, to think about what you want to say and what you want people to hear," he said. (Boston Globe)
Adaptive Devices Aug 20, 2008
National Family Caregivers Assn.. HYPERLINK "http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org". (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Memory Walk teams being formed Aug 20, 2008
Held annually in the fall in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer s. The event raises public awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer s, assisting the Alzheimer s Association in the provision of support and services for local families, caregivers and persons affected by Alzheimer s disease. To register online, visit and click on, Memory Walk 2008, Register Here and then select... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Improving Understanding of Epilepsy Aug 20, 2008
To help reduce the stigma surrounding epilepsy, Kelly has talked with classrooms at Carly's school, provided a video for a school assembly and recently, participated in the Epilepsy Empowerment Roundtable in Washington, D.C., with leading neurologists, celebrity advocates and people with epilepsy and their caregivers ... Patients and caregivers should advocate for themselves and discuss their treatment plans, side effects and what other steps can be taken with their healthcare professionals ...... (Pekin Times, IL)
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS Aug 20, 2008
Autumn House, a deficiency free assisted living facility, is seeking very special caregivers to become members of our team. As a caregiver, you will be responsible for providing assistive and supportive care to our residents. (Florida Today)
Epilepsy Linked To Higher Risk Of Drowning Aug 20, 2008
"It is important that people with epilepsy and their caregivers take steps to prevent these tragedies," said study author Ley Sander, MD, FRCP, PhD, of the University College London Institute of Neurology, Queen Square in London, UK, and member of the American Academy of Neurology. "People with active epilepsy should shower instead of bathe, take medication regularly to control seizures and should have direct supervision when swimming," Sander said. (Science Daily)
Respite for those who take care of someone with Alzheimer's Aug 20, 2008
To other caregivers at the end of their rope, real respite means a short time away - what for anyone else would be called a vacation. Most caregivers do not take respite vacations because they see them as an admission of failure, or they worry that something will happen while they are away. (International Herald Tribune)
Empowerment interventions, knowledge translation and exchanges: perspectives of home care professionals, clients and caregivers Aug 20, 2008
This study will provide the opportunity to examine how the intervention process plays out in real-life situations and how health care professionals, clients and caregivers experience it. The intervention process and individual empowerment examined in this study will enhance the growing body of knowledge about empowerment. (BioMed Central)
UNC study links spankers to abusers Aug 19, 2008
This study rests on anonymous admissions of 1,435 mothers of children from North and South Carolina randomly selected to share details of the discipline they and other caregivers use in the privacy of their homes. Rates of abuse, the researchers found, are alarmingly high, even in a survey dependent on parents owning up to behavior that could cost them the right to raise their children. (News & Observer)
Coping With Cancer (1 Letter) Aug 19, 2008
Clearly, in retrospect, I wanted to charm my caregivers in the hopes that should I not survive, they would be touched at having known me, saddened at my passing, and that they would have regarded me as having been a very special person. Sadly, seven years later, I m back to being my old unexceptional self. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers Aug 19, 2008
In a second study published in the same issue of the journal, a survey from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine found that trauma patients and caregivers alike seem to prefer palliative care, rather than aggressive critical care, if doctors believe that the latter is pointless. Both groups didn't agree on all issues, however. (Health-Finder)
Good news for the disabled Aug 18, 2008
The MBPJ will issue their own stickers for the disabled and their caregivers to have access to these parking spaces. To apply for the sticker, they will have to submit either their disabled identification card issued by the government, or get a letter from a government hospital doctor. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil profits retirees, teachers and more Aug 18, 2008
His strength, he and his caregivers argue, is his foreign policy expertise. Be afraid, my friends. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Portsmouth area community calendar Aug 18, 2008
Parents or caregivers must stay with their child during all events. Register: (207) 439-1553. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Helping hands make it possible for area women fighting diseases Aug 18, 2008
BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union Margie Griffin (center) is surrounded by her son and friends, who have formed a network of caregivers while she fights cancer ... Two women learn the meaning of 'love in action' as their friends and family became caregivers, helping them manage their lives while they battle disease ... Both also have faith in the people who stand by them through it all: their caregivers. (Florida Times-Union)
