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Many families step up to give care, but the demands on them get little attention.
In order to continue improving survival and prevention of heart damage, potential heart attack victims need to take action more quickly, heart experts said.
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Americans are dying in hospitals from preventable medical mistakes. But, patients can minimize their risks by keeping a close eye on their care.
If you've ever taken the time to give Yelp your two cents about a hospital, you'll be happy to know someone's listening and that they've deemed the information not only useful -- but unique.
Hospitals are forming networks with post-acute care and continuing care partners to ensure quality across the continuum.
An AHRQ report shows hospital efforts to improve patient safety have resulted in about $19.8 billion in cost savings.
I’ve recently been helping a friend who has been managing her mother’s transitions from a hospital to a rehab facility and then to another rehab facility that now wants to send her home before she, or her family, is ready. It reminded me of how tough family caregiving transitions can be. I’ve been through so many of them with my parents and my sister — some smooth, others unexpected and rocky. As a study in the American Journal of Nursing found, …
A culture of caring isn't just about caring for your employees and having them care for customers.
If you weigh assisted living against all the potential costs of in-home care, in many cases you'll find that it is the most reasonable option.
Older adults who look after their grandchildren might also be doing themselves a favor, new research suggests
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Some hospital stays are not admissions but are done to put the patient under observation, which affects Medicare reimbursement and coverage.
The arts are a form of communication that can engage the intuition and imagination of someone with dementia.
More than half of Alzheimer’s patients are cared for by a loved one. Three caregivers talk about the physical and emotional toll as the disease progresses.
Visiting Angels has put together a short guide that in-home care providers can use to spot signs of and prevent hypothermia in seniors.
There’s a fine line between caring and controlling—but older adults and their grown children often disagree on where it is.
Looking after an elderly loved one can be similar to raising a child, except your kid wouldn't accuse you of hiding the car keys. Learn how to handle difficult situations and still keep your cool.