Emergency Preparedness for the Homebound Elderly in San Diego County
When it comes to widespread emergency situations such as a power outage, earthquake, or…
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Hospital-Acquired Infections Quadruple ICU Mortality
From Medscape Medical News Hospital-Acquired Infections Quadruple ICU Mortality Becky McCall April 13, 2012 (London,…
Worry-Free In-Home Elder Care with a Medical Alert Device
After age 65, the chance your loved one will suffer a slip-and-fall accident rises…
News From A Servant’s Heart Care Solutions – 7/27/10
Here are summaries and links to the latest articles and blog posts from our…
Geriatric Emergency Units Opening at U.S. Hospitals – NYTimes.com
Following up on a story that we highlighted last week: There is a growing…
Keeping Secrets
Keeping illnesses and concerns to yourself, particularly if you are older, if you live alone, or if you live with children or elders that you provide care for is...stupid. I could think of other words that demonstrate the wrongness of that kind of secrecy as well, but they all boil down to the same definition: stupid.
Read MoreKeeping SecretsResearchers Examine Phenomenon of Women Caring for Ex-Husbands as In-Home Caregiver for Seniors in San Diego County and Elsewhere
Here’s a fascinating story that reflects a small but growing trend that we’ve…
With In-Home Care in San Diego County, Can I Take Thyroid Medication (Levothyroxine, Synthroid) At Night Instead In The Morning?
Interesting new post from The Happy Hospitalist blog: How should I take my thyroid medication?…
Addressing Negative Thoughts Most Effective In Fighting Loneliness
The University of Chicago Medical Center recently published news about a study conducted there…
Dehydration in Seniors
Introduction Dehydration in older individuals is a real problem and many times is the…