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Getting Quality Care In A Nursing Home

This page contains resources and information to help you advocate for quality long-term care. Click on the topic areas below to find more information. Residents’ Rights Law and Regulations Fact Sheets – Residents Resident Councils Citizen Advocacy Groups NCCNHR Projects with Residents Be An Advocate Residents’ Rights Residents’ Rights are guaranteed by the federal 1987…

Great New York Times Article

Helping Elderly Leave Nursing Homes for a Home Jessica Kourkounis for The New York Times Walter Brown was moved into public housing after having spent two years in a nursing home. By JOHN LELAND Published: September 18, 2009 PHILADELPHIA — Walter Brown never wanted to live in a nursing home, but when he had…

FCA: Coping with Behavior Problems after Head Injury

FCA: Coping with Behavior Problems after Head Injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic Brain Injury from The Family Caregiver Alliance Introduction Each year, an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury. The impact on their families and caregivers is immense. This fact sheet discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its consequences, and provides information about the helpful resources available to families caring…

NIHSeniorHealth: Balance Problems – About Balance Problems

NIHSeniorHealth: Balance Problems – About Balance Problems.

So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers

Five years ago, Dave’s mother moved from the old house in Philly to an apartment in Baltimore that was closer to his sister. Dave didn’t give much thought to how the increased distance would affect their relationship. Until then, they’d only lived 30 minutes from each other. Dave had lunch with his mom about once…

End of Life: Helping With Comfort and Care

End of Life: Helping With Comfort and Care.

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Caring for ill, elderly has reward — a longer life

Aiding ailing family may reduce death risk and boost attitude, studies find Caring for an older, ailing family member may be stressful, but studies say it may actually increase your lifespan. Marcy Maloy / Getty Images stock By Linda Carroll msnbc.com contributor updated 5:20 a.m. PT, Tues., May 5, 2009// <![CDATA[// Boomers sandwiched between growing…

47,000 senior falls in U.S. tied to walkers, canes

Docs should spend more time correctly fitting walking aids, researchers say updated 9:56 a.m. PT, Mon., June 29, 2009 ATLANTA – Health officials say more than 47,000 elderly Americans end up in emergency rooms each year from falls involving walkers and canes. That’s almost 3 percent of all falls among people 65 and older. Government…

Q&A: How falls affect older people

They’re the leading cause of death in seniors updated 7:48 a.m. PT, Fri., July 17, 2009 How often do older people fall? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an adult aged 65 or over is treated in an U.S. emergency department every 18 seconds — and every 35 minutes an older…

The Alzheimer’s Project

The National Institute on Aging/NIH is collaborating with HBO Documentary Films in presenting THE ALZHEIMER’S PROJECT, a multi-platform (television, web, DVD, and print) public health series which takes a look at groundbreaking scientific discoveries and seeks to bring a wider public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease research and care. THE ALZHEIMER’S PROJECT is centered on a…

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For Seniors

Eldercare at Home- Tips from the American Geriatrics Society

Eldercare at Home CHAPTER 25 – Getting Help from Community Agencies and Volunteer Groups Print this page – Feedback – View related items in our site Sections in this chapter: Understanding the Problem What You Can Do To Help Carrying Out and Adjusting Your Plan Checking on Progress Understanding the Problem Many older people and…

Mastercare In Home Service Providers

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