Home Care
Families and caregivers of many elderly people have realized that a comforting environment such as their own homes is the ideal care system for seniors. Taking into account that elderly people can stay in their houses which constitutes comforts and familiarity for them, plus they will be under the care of friends, family and caregivers. [...]
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By Michael A. Keys, MD Dr. Keys is a geriatric psychiatrist, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Director of The Senior Health Program at the Lindner Center of HOPE, Mason, Ohio. It may be taboo to suggest that women and men age differently in terms of relative risk [...]
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Loss of hearing is just one of the common ailments that we associate with growing older. Most of us have been in situations where we find ourselves speaking louder – almost shouting – in the presence of an elderly person just because we assume they are hard of hearing. Recent medical studies indicate that as [...]
Tender Hearts at Home has been accepted as a voting member into the National Private Duty Association (NPDA). NPDA is an organization of Private Duty Care companies whose mission is to enhance the strength and professionalism of private duty home care providers through education and best practices. NPDA is a national leader, helping to set [...]
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Millions of senior citizens suffering from painful osteoarthritis may find a glimmer of hope in a study presented this weekend that says an existing osteoporosis drug is the first ever found to prevent cartilage loss from osteoarthritis following joint injury, and may also regenerate some cartilage that has been lost to osteoarthritis. If you would [...]
Hairstylists can see potential health issues in senior clients, including depression, dementia or self-neglect. A study completed recently states that hairstylists can steer elderly clients to requisite health services. The survey conducted on more than 80 percent hair stylists in Columbus region stated that older clients often or always shared their problems during appointments. The [...]
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Barring a medical breakthrough, the World Alzheimer Report projects dementia will nearly double every 20 years. By 2050, it will affect a staggering 115.4 million people, the report concludes. The report urges the World Health Organization to declare dementia a health priority and for national governments to follow suit. It recommends major new investments in [...]
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We are very thankful to have been nominated by our employees and companies we work with for the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2009 Torch Award. Here is the invitation and announcement from the Greater Cincinnati Better Business Bureau. CLICK HERE The Torch Award recognizes those businesses that have made a commitment to and exemplify ethics [...]
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Learning how to deal with and alleviate stresses in our lives is essential to overall good health. We encounter so many things in our day to day lives that put pressure on us that we end up exhausted and unable to function on the level that we need to. For people who have taken on [...]
Receiving a diagnosis that a loved one is terminally ill is never an easy situation for a family member to accept. However, there are many hard choices that have to be made in the event that a terminal illness should occur. Having to make these hard choices on top of grieving for the prognosis of [...]
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