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News Bulletin: Hazelnuts Recalled; Linked to E.coli Cases in Three States

By Editor, on March 6th, 2011

According to a March 5, 2011 press release by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, E. coli O157:H7 cases have been linked to hazelnuts. DeFranco & Sons of Los Angeles, California is voluntarily recalling bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell hazelnuts . . . → Read More: News Bulletin: Hazelnuts Recalled; Linked to E.coli Cases in Three States

Florida Federal Judge Stays His Previous Decision Against Health Care Reform Law

By Editor, on March 4th, 2011

U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson, the federal judge in Pensacola, Florida who previously ruled the Health Care Reform Law unconstitutional in its entirety, entered an Order on March 3, staying his own decision, pending appeal. This essentially suspends enforcement . . . → Read More: Florida Federal Judge Stays His Previous Decision Against Health Care Reform Law

March is National Nutrition Month

By Editor, on March 2nd, 2011

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This is the month to focus on learning and implementing good nutrition and healthy eating habits for life, as a most important step toward prevention of disease and living a . . . → Read More: March is National Nutrition Month

New Study Finds Heavy Smoking in Midlife Increases Risks of Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia Later in Life by More than 100 Percent

By Editor, on February 28th, 2011

A new study published in the February 28, 2011 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that heavy smoking in midlife may increase the risks of getting Alzheimer Disease or Vascular Dementia later in life by more . . . → Read More: New Study Finds Heavy Smoking in Midlife Increases Risks of Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia Later in Life by More than 100 Percent

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs) Available under Health Reform Law to Help Those With Pre-existing Conditions

By Editor, on February 25th, 2011

While lawsuits and Republicans in Congress are seeking to overturn The Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is continuing to institute many of the law’s provisions in an effort to provide low-cost . . . → Read More: Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs) Available under Health Reform Law to Help Those With Pre-existing Conditions

New Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnosed in 50% of Cases

By Editor, on February 24th, 2011

A new study to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 63rd Annual Meeting April 9 to April 16, 2011, found that Alzheimer’s Disease was misdiagnosed in 50% of cases, according to a press release issued by the . . . → Read More: New Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnosed in 50% of Cases

Errors in Medical Research – Which “Findings” Should You Trust?

By Senior Editor, on February 23rd, 2011

Does garlic lower bad cholestrol? Does hormone replacement reduce the risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women? Does eating a big breakfast cut your total daily calories? Do statins help people with no history of heart disease? Is it . . . → Read More: Errors in Medical Research – Which “Findings” Should You Trust?

D.C. Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Law -- Courts now 3-2 in Favor of Law

By Editor, on February 22nd, 2011

February 22, 2011. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler in Washington D.C. today upheld the constitutionality of the Obama Administration’s Health Care Reform law and dismissed a lawsuit brought by individual plaintiffs who challenged the law’s constitutionality based . . . → Read More: D.C. Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Health Care Law — Courts now 3-2 in Favor of Law

Worst Ever Prescription Drug Shortages Alarming Hospitals & Medical Professionals - Why is This Happening?

By Editor, on February 20th, 2011

Several reports have recently highlighted the fact that hospitals throughout the U.S. are running out of key drugs, including anesthetics needed in surgeries, chemotherapy drugs needed to treat cancer, and common antibiotics required to treat a multitude of diseases. . . . → Read More: Worst Ever Prescription Drug Shortages Alarming Hospitals & Medical Professionals – Why is This Happening?

AMA Favors Some Changes to Health Care Law; 92% of Poll Respondents Oppose Tossing Out Health Care Law, but 50% Do Favor Changes

By Editor, on February 18th, 2011

An online chat on benefits and changes under the Health Care Law conducted by the Los Angeles Times Thursday, February 17 discussed changes to the new Health Care Law advocated by the American Medical Association (AMA), and featured the results . . . → Read More: AMA Favors Some Changes to Health Care Law; 92% of Poll Respondents Oppose Tossing Out Health Care Law, but 50% Do Favor Changes

Study Suggests Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

By Editor, on February 16th, 2011

A new study conducted by scientists as Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging has found a correlation between hearing loss and development of Alzheimer’s Disease. “This work suggests that there is a strong . . . → Read More: Study Suggests Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

New Study Suggests Eating More Fiber From Whole Grains May Prolong Your Life

By Senior Editor, on February 15th, 2011

A new study conducted by scientists at the National Cancer Institute, has found that consuming more fiber from whole grains like oatmeal, cornmeal, and brown rice may significantly reduce the risk of death, overall as well as from cardiovascular, . . . → Read More: New Study Suggests Eating More Fiber From Whole Grains May Prolong Your Life

Eight Tax Tips for Caregivers

By Editor, on February 14th, 2011

Tax tips for Caregivers from a tax attorney, including brief tips on the following eight topics: Claiming a Dependent Dependent Care Credit Deduction Qualifying Criteria Multiple Support Agreement State Deductions and Credits Home Modifications Reimbursement Accounts In Home Assistance . . . → Read More: Eight Tax Tips for Caregivers

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued by USDA and HHS

By Editor, on February 7th, 2011

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 31, 2011. This is the 7th edition of the . . . → Read More: New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued by USDA and HHS

Preventing millions of cancers with simple life changes

By Senior Editor, on February 5th, 2011

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimates that about a third of all common cancers in the United States, China and Britain could be prevented each year if people ate healthier . . . → Read More: Preventing millions of cancers with simple life changes

Florida Federal Judge Declares Health Care Law Void in its Entirety; Conflicting Judicial Decisions Now Pending Appeal

By Editor, on February 3rd, 2011

On January 31, 2011, Judge Roger Vinson of the Federal District Court in Pensacola, Florida, issued a decision declaring the new federal Health Care Law void in its entirety, finding that the mandate for all Americans to purchase health . . . → Read More: Florida Federal Judge Declares Health Care Law Void in its Entirety – Conflicting Judicial Decisions Now Pending Appeal

New Disability & Long-Term Care Insurance Benefit Under The New Health Care Law

By Editor, on January 29th, 2011

The new health care law established a new voluntary national insurance program that will provide cash benefits to participants who have a qualifying disability that limits their day-to-day living and who meet the other eligibility criteria. This new program . . . → Read More: New Disability & Long-Term Care Insurance Benefit Under The New Health Care Law

Traffic Noise May Lead To Higher Stroke Risk Among Seniors

By Editor, on January 28th, 2011

A new Danish study, published in the European Heart Journal has found a clear correlation between noise levels and stroke risk for seniors. The louder the noise, the higher the risk of stroke. In fact, the researchers reported that . . . → Read More: Traffic Noise May Lead To Higher Stroke Risk Among Seniors

Amazing Robots Replace Caregivers!

By Senior Editor, on January 24th, 2011

Not really, and not now! Where, for instance in a robot, amidst the sensors, algorithms and antennas, is love found? There are, however, a lot of helpful things caregivers could love about the next-generation robots capable of household chores . . . → Read More: Amazing Robots Replace Caregivers!

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of a New Brain Scan Test to Detect Alzheimers

By Editor, on January 21st, 2011

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, an Advisory Committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously recommended FDA approval of a new brain dye product that would for the first time enable a brain scan to show whether . . . → Read More: FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of a New Brain Scan Test to Detect Alzheimers

German Study Finds 30% of Breast Cancer Cases May be Prevented by Avoiding Hormone Therapy and Exercising More

By Editor, on January 20th, 2011

German cancer research scientists have found that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases may be preventable if a woman avoids hormone replacement therapy and gets enough exercise. In Germany, 58,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each . . . → Read More: German Study Finds 30% of Breast Cancer Cases May be Prevented by Avoiding Hormone Therapy and Exercising More

Large New Study Strengthens Evidence that Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

By Editor, on January 14th, 2011

A new study has strengthened existing evidence that the Mediterranean diet — heavy on vegetables, fish and olive oil — may be associated with slower rates of mental decline in the elderly. The study, conducted by researchers at Rush . . . → Read More: Large New Study Strengthens Evidence that Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Sitting 4 Hours a Day In Front of a TV or Computer May Double Your Risk of Heart Attack

By Editor, on January 13th, 2011

A new British study, published in the Jan. 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, has found that sitting too long watching TV or in front of a computer screen may increase risk for heart . . . → Read More: Sitting 4 Hours a Day In Front of a TV or Computer May Double Your Risk of Heart Attack

Private Hospital ICU Rooms Found to Reduce Infection Rate Significantly

By Editor, on January 11th, 2011

Patients in Hospital Intensive Care Units (ICU) often acquire infections, imposing a heavy human and financial burden. A new study published January 10, 2011 in the Archives of Internal Medicine found and documented that private rooms in hospital intensive . . . → Read More: Private Hospital ICU Rooms Found to Reduce Infection Rate Significantly

Major Health Care Forum with Global Business and Government Leaders Taking Place in Miami Jan. 12-14, 2011

By Editor, on January 9th, 2011

Under the leadership of its President, former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Donna E. Shalala, the University of Miami will host a major Global Business Forum, entitled “The Business of Health Care: Defining the Future,” on January . . . → Read More: Major Health Care Forum with Global Business and Government Leaders Taking Place in Miami Jan. 12-14, 2011

Study Finds Family Caregivers Want Web-Based and Mobile Technologies to Help Care for Senior Loved Ones

By Senior Editor, on January 8th, 2011

Caregivers are beginning to recognize that technology can provide significant benefits both to themselves and their care recipient, helping them to be more effective as caregivers, saving time and money, and reducing stress. Health records, web-based care coordination programs, . . . → Read More: Study Finds Family Caregivers Want Web-Based and Mobile Technologies to Help Care for Senior Loved Ones

Tooth Loss May Lead to Memory Loss

By Editor, on January 6th, 2011

According to a new study published in Behavioral and Brain Functions, seniors who lose their teeth may be at increased risk for dementia/ Alzheimer’s. The study, conducted in Japan, included more than 4,000 participants who were 65 and older. . . . → Read More: Tooth Loss May Lead to Memory Loss

Radiation Risks from CT Scans

By Senior Editor, on January 6th, 2011

Enlightening Video: Radiation exposure from CT Scans can vary up to six fold between different CT Scan providers. Up to now CT Scan radiation has not been regulated. Watch video . . . → Read More: Radiation Risks from CT Scans

Study Finds Protein Marker in Blood of Alzheimer’s Patients; May Lead to Future Ability to Diagnose Alzheimer’s by a Blood Test

By Editor, on January 6th, 2011

A study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and published in the Jan. 7 issue of Cell, found the presence of a protein antibody in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients that was not present to the same . . . → Read More: Study Finds Protein Marker in Blood of Alzheimer’s Patients; May Lead to Future Ability to Diagnose Alzheimer’s by a Blood Test

Study Finds Walking Speed Predicts Longevity in Seniors

By Editor, on January 5th, 2011

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA has found that walking speed in people 65 and older correlates with expected longevity. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, was based on combined . . . → Read More: Study Finds Walking Speed Predicts Longevity in Seniors

Elder Update

By Editor, on January 3rd, 2011

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs publishes a free bi-monthly newspaper for Florida seniors and caregivers, which is packed with news, tips for health and wellness, Medicare information, and coverage of other topics of interest to seniors, as well as topics . . . → Read More: Elder Update

First Baby Boomers Hit 65: Looming Strains on Medicare Solvency

By Editor, on January 3rd, 2011

On New Year’s Day, the first baby boomers, those born in 1946, will celebrate their 65th Birthday. Beginning Jan. 1, 10,000 Baby Boomers a day will turn 65. That will continue for the next 19 years. “Baby Boomers” include . . . → Read More: First Baby Boomers Hit 65: Looming Strains on Medicare Solvency

Nine Key Provisions of the New Health Care Reform Law Take Effect January 1, 2011

By Editor, on January 2nd, 2011

Here is a list of the nine key provisions of the new national Health Care Reform Law that take effect on January 1, 2011: Restriction on Insurance Company Use of Premium Dollars. Health-insurance companies will now be required to . . . → Read More: Nine Key Provisions of the New Health Care Reform Law Take Effect January 1, 2011

Statistics on Family Caregivers and Family Caregiving

By Editor, on January 2nd, 2011

“More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for . . . → Read More: Statistics on Family Caregivers and Family Caregiving

FDA Statements Indicate More Scrutiny & Recalls of Dietary Supplements - Some Have Ingredients with Potentially Lethal Risks

By Editor, on January 2nd, 2011

The FDA this year has issued several statements and recalls regarding dietary supplements discovered to contain undeclared drug ingredients. Studies have shown that some supplements may increase potentially lethal risks to patients and contain varying amounts of active compounds . . . → Read More: FDA Statements Indicate More Scrutiny & Recalls of Dietary Supplements – Some Have Ingredients with Potentially Lethal Risks

Caregiving and Dementia: New Ideas

By Senior Editor, on January 1st, 2011

There is no effective medical cure for Alzheimer’s. Most dementia caregiving is performed by families and nursing homes. 11 Million people care for Alzheimer’s-afflicted relatives at home. Dealing with the difficult behaviors that characterize Alzheimer’s and other dementias . . . → Read More: Caregiving and Dementia: New Ideas

The New Year Brings New Health-Care Benefits under Health Reform Law

By Editor, on January 1st, 2011

On Saturday, January 1, 2011 important new changes to U.S. health insurance rules will take effect under the new Health Reform Law – the Affordable Care Act. Among the new provisions taking effect today are: New rules designed to . . . → Read More: The New Year Brings New Health-Care Benefits under Health Reform Law

Training to Be a Family Caregiver

By Editor, on December 29th, 2010

This article, part of a WSJ.com series with tips on elder-care, cites a series of new studies and reports on the emotional, physical and financial challenges of caring for aged or disabled loved ones. It suggests that just as people train for marathons and other . . . → Read More: Training to Be a Family Caregiver

Growing Trend: Paying a Relative to Take Care of Mom

By Editor, on December 29th, 2010

Read more in WSJ.com about a growing trend for families to compensate adult children or relatives who serve as caregivers to elders. This trend may be fueled by a recognition of the financial sacrifices that family caregivers often make — frequently finding it . . . → Read More: Growing Trend: Paying a Relative to Take Care of Mom

A Happier New Year for The Alzheimer’s Community

By Editor, on December 29th, 2010

On December 8 and December 15, 2010, both Houses of Congress passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA); S. 3036, which is now pending the President’s signature, making this a more hopeful News Year for the 11 million Americans . . . → Read More: A Happier New Year for The Alzheimer’s Community

Caregivers Need the Gift of Respites

By Senior Editor, on December 22nd, 2010

by Rita Altman, R.N. National Director of Memory Care Services for Sunrise Senior Living for The Huffington Post At this time of year, family caregivers for seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease, may not get the break that they . . . → Read More: Caregivers Need the Gift of Respites

Working Caregivers Face Wellbeing Challenges

By Senior Editor, on December 15th, 2010

According to the recent findings of a large, ongoing Gallup Research Poll, in the U.S., working caregivers face significantly higher challenges to their wellbeing than workers who do not shoulder caregiving duties. Among other surprising findings, the study found . . . → Read More: Working Caregivers Face Wellbeing Challenges

Study: Second-hand smoke kills 600,000 people a year

By Editor, on November 26th, 2010

One of the most important things you can do to prevent disease and preserve your own health and that of your senior loved one, is to avoid smoking AND avoid second-hand smoke. According to an article in NY Daily . . . → Read More: Study: Second-hand smoke kills 600,000 people a year

Medicare Patients Often Harmed in Hospitals, Study Says

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Mistakes Chronicled on Medicare Patients By DUFF WILSON Published: November 15, 2010 According to a new study from the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, one of every seven Medicare beneficiaries who is . . . → Read More: Medicare Patients Often Harmed in Hospitals, Study Says

Is Long-Term Care Insurance Beginning to Fade Away?

By Editor, on November 13th, 2010

When a Safety Net Is Yanked Away, By Ron Lieber, New York Times, November 12, 2010 “November is long-term care awareness month, and to celebrate, MetLife, a big player in the long-term care insurance industry announced on Thursday that . . . → Read More: Is Long-Term Care Insurance Beginning to Fade Away?

Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S.

By Editor, on November 6th, 2010

Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S., The New York Times, Published: November 5, 2010 Concerned about an impending public health crisis, government officials are considering offering financial incentives to the pharmaceutical industry, such as tax breaks and patent extensions, . . . → Read More: Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S.

Study Shows Alzheimer’s Hits Women Hardest

By Editor, on November 3rd, 2010

From VoA: A new study produced by the Alzheimer’s Association and Maria Shriver, shows that women end up bearing most of the burden of Alzheimer’s Disease – as caregivers, advocates for those with the disease and as victims of . . . → Read More: Study Shows Alzheimer’s Hits Women Hardest

Alzheimers Has Hefty Global Price Tag: World Alzheimer Report Findings

By Editor, on November 1st, 2010

A recent international report about Alzheimer’s disease suggests that the global economic impact of dementia costs about $604 billion or 1% of the global Gross Domestic Product, indicating that the financial toll of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s is . . . → Read More: Alzheimers Has Hefty Global Price Tag: World Alzheimer Report Findings

Alzheimer’s Warning Sign: Money Problems Predict a Vanishing Mind

By Editor, on October 31st, 2010

According to a recent article in the New York Times, new research indicates that one of the first signs of developing dementia/Alzheimer’s is an inability to understand money, credit, contracts and agreements. This severly affects not only the person’s family, but . . . → Read More: Alzheimer’s Warning Sign: Money Problems Predict a Vanishing Mind

09/29/2010 Caring for the Bedridden Family Member | Greater Together

By Editor, on September 23rd, 2010

Palm HealthCare Pavilian is sponsoring a series of free classes for the family caregiver in West Palm Beach, Florida. The first of the series will take place on September 29, 2010. Read more: 09/29/2010 Caring for the Bedridden Family . . . → Read More: 09/29/2010 Caring for the Bedridden Family Member | Greater Together

‘Child only’ health insurance dropped by all major insurers in Florida as new health insurance mandate takes effect.

By Editor, on September 23rd, 2010

September 21, 2010. Orlando Sentinel. Most of Florida’s major health insurers have stopped writing new “child-only” insurance policies — some pulling out of the market just days before the health-care overhaul requires insurers to provide full coverage to kids . . . → Read More: ‘Child only’ health insurance dropped by all major insurers in Florida as new health insurance mandate takes effect.

For Many Families, Health Care Relief Begins Today under the New Health Reform Law

By Editor, on September 23rd, 2010

September 23, 2010. The initial provisions of the new health care law go into effect today. On this, the six-month anniversary of the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a number of its most central consumer . . . → Read More: For Many Families, Health Care Relief Begins Today under the New Health Reform Law

Maria Shriver: Why World Alzheimer’s Day Matters

By Senior Editor, on September 21st, 2010

Read Maria Shriver’s article at Huffington Post: ” Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, an important day all across the globe, as this epidemic continues to steal minds, take lives, and gain momentum. And it is also an important day . . . → Read More: Maria Shriver: Why World Alzheimer’s Day Matters

Caregiver Stress: The Other Side of the JetBlue Freak Out

By Editor, on August 19th, 2010

JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was reported to be suffering from caregiver stress from caring from his parents. Now that the jokes have been exhausted, it’s time to focus on an issue in the shadows of his fabulous escape: caregiver . . . → Read More: Caregiver Stress: The Other Side of the JetBlue Freak Out

Eating Fish May Ward Off Dementia

By Editor, on August 18th, 2010

A significant study recently published in the August issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, presents new evidence that a diet rish in fish may ward off dementia. This was one of the largest efforts to document a connection — and the first . . . → Read More: Eating Fish May Ward Off Dementia

Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

By Editor, on August 1st, 2010

Many government and private orgainzations offer help for caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read the story reported in the Los Angeles Times: Help for Alzheimer’s caregivers – . . . → Read More: Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

States Facing Deficits Cut Home Care, Placing Elderly & Disabled at Greater Risk; May be Fiscally Short-Sited

By Editor, on July 21st, 2010

Many states with severe budget shortfalls are cutting home-care services for the elderly or disabled. These cuts are putting elderly and disabled at greater risk in the short run, and may cause increased budgetary strain for states in the long-run. Home . . . → Read More: States Facing Deficits Cut Home Care, Placing Elderly & Disabled at Greater Risk; May be Fiscally Short-Sited

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