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End-of-life discussions 'may benefit'
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 10:24
A study conducted in the US has highlighted the benefits of end-of-life conversations between patients and caregivers.

In news that may be of interest to those seeking skilled nursing care services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers and their colleagues have discovered that such discussions can lead to an improved quality of life, which is in contrast to traditional doctor advice that claims it could lead to the emotional distress of patients.
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73-year-old carer still working
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 10:24
A 73-year-old lady from Cowbridge in Wales is still keeping busy working as a home carer, it has been noted.

In news that may be of interest to those seeking advice on homecare, Gill Cole said that no-one ever questions her age when she goes to her job four days a week.

And as well as her ongoing employment commitments, Ms Cole has also bought a laptop and is now learning Greek, Wales Online reports.
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Homecare monitors 'offer choice'
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 10:24
Installing health monitors for patients who wish to return home after undergoing treatment or surgery at a hospital could offer them more choice, it has been asserted.

In news that may be of interest to those seeking homecare for themselves or a friend or family member, the Arizona Republic notes that such a system involves fitting a blood-pressure cuff, a pulse oximeter and a computer monitor that is able to capture and transfer data to a remote site where nurses can screen the results.
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The Medical Consumer, A Second Opinion
Monday, 06 October 2008 19:38

Sunrise Senior Care

The old adage states that “two heads are better than one,” but when it comes to getting a second opinion about pursuing a medical procedure for a loved one, caregivers often hesitate. For one thing, they worry about offending the specialist who made the recommendation in the first place. After all, specialists can spend a decade or more acquiring the expertise that stands behind their judgment and know vastly more about the medical issues than the average caregiver. Caregivers may also feel that they just don’t have enough time to go through the process of tracking down another physician and having their loved one’s records copied and transferred to the new physician’s office.

Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 20:04 )
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Have You Gotten an Annual Check-up?
Monday, 06 October 2008 19:23

Sunrise Senior Care

Most caregivers know without being told that caregiving is taxing physically and emotionally—and the facts bear them out. According to a study by the Commonwealth Fund, caregivers develop chronic conditions at nearly twice the rate of non-caregivers, and estimates show that between 40 percent and 70 percent of caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression. Their own poor health is the reason most frequently cited by caregivers for a decline in the quality of care they can provide their loved one. That’s why it is so important for caregivers to schedule an appointment for an annual physical exam—and keep it.

Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 20:01 )
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