A Wall Street Journal article explores the notion that families are in the best position to be advocates for their loved ones health but can not be looked upon as mere visitors in the hospital but as Beverly Johnson, president of the nonprofit Institute for Family-Centered Care, puts it “allies...
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Long-term Care Insurance
One of the myths I dispel in “Who Moved My Dentures?” is how long-term care is paid for in this country. Forbes had a recent article outlining the issues. I paraphrase it here. Overall demand for long-term care is expected to expand massively over the next 50 years, as the...
Hospital and Nursing Home Infections
Pennsylvania‘s hospitals and nursing homes would be required to promptly report patient infections to state authorities and take measures to reduce such infections under a bill sent to Gov. Ed Rendell on Saturday. The measure is intended to reduce insurance premiums by requiring more stringent measures to monitor for and...
Elder Abuse
State and federal authorities have imposed “some of the most severe penalties” possible – short of shutdown – on a nursing home plagued by recent problems, including two patient deaths. The Chicago-based company that owns East Peoria Gardens Health Care Center faces a $100,000 fine and the loss of five...
The Benefits of Humor
Loma Linda University conducted a study in which they separated a group of people into two subgroups, one group watching comedy videos, the other not. When they measured body chemistry levels afterwards, they found that all of the good chemistry we associate with exercise (endorphins and such) was elevated in...
Elderly Scams
The New York Times yesterday had an excellent article on scams aimed at the elderly. They particularly took to task organizations that offer “credentials” as a certified professional/advisor, credentials that are typically bought more so than earned. I have been approached by these firms as well and have been cautious....
About the Blog!
Welcome. I have been toying with this idea for some time and finally decided to just do it as they say. I wear many hats. I am a health care marketing professional who consults with organizations world wide. As a lifelong entertainer, I fell into a mission serving older adults...