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Tweet We wait for Monday, or the first of the month, or Jan 1 to start that new diet, start an exercise plan, eat better…you fill in the blank. Here is an 86 year old lady that is still a competing gymnast! What are YOU waiting for?
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Continue ReadingTweet Simple to learn, important to manage. These three measurements for diabetes management should be kept as close to the recommended goals as possible to help avoid complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and vision problems. A is for the A1C test, an estimate of blood sugar levels over the past three months. [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Did you know that the term ‘Arthritis’ is an umbrella term for over 100 diseases? Did you know that Osteoarthritis is the most common form and is the one that causes the deformed joints, particularly in the hands and feet? Watch this video to learn more.
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Continue ReadingTweet Mary Maxwell is back! She tackles those pesky house rugs and mats. Mary is hysterical, as usual, as she makes great fun of this subject but falling is anything but a joke for seniors. Keep active, practice balance exercises, get your calcium, use good lighting, outfit house with grab bars, monitor your medications, get [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Okay, you’ve been in the hospital and now you’re home. Data shows that hospital readmission rates are higher for discharged patients living with one of the six chronic conditions listed below. Focusing on the specific needs around whatever disease process you’re dealing with and accurately following the doctor’s discharge instructions is critical to a [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Are there certain foods that can help speed recovery and help you feel better sooner? According to WebMD and other research, the answer is “yes.” Eating the right foods can help you prevent complications such as dehydration, and constipation. Among the first suggestions are to include lots of fiber and lean protein in your [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet Okay, you were discharged with a plan of care, you’ve gotten home and got your medications in order but it’s also imperative that you help make sure you get to each and every follow up appointment. These medical follow-ups are critical for any necessary prescription updates, blood tests, incision and wound care, and follow-up [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet When you or your senior loved one returns home from the hospital, you are likely to come home with several new medications. Making sure that these new medications are taken correctly and don’t create any adverse effects with existing medications is vital to ensuring recovery. Medication mismanagement is one of the leading problems that [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet When a loved one is coming home from the hospital, it is important to have a good plan of care in place to help ensure a smooth transition home and to minimize stress for both the family caregiver and his or her loved one. You may even want to download this care plan worksheet [...]
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Continue ReadingTweet On October 1, 2012, Medicare’s Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program went into effect, intended to give hospitals financial incentive to ensure patients receive proper discharge instructions and post-discharge support. The intensely debated Medicare penalties for excessive readmissions have put doctors, discharge nurses and other healthcare professionals across the hospital industry in a position that has [...]
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