Health and Wellness

1. Getting a Handle on Electonic Medical Records

   Parkview is Leading the Way with its Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Program President Barack Obama has a clear vision of what he foresees as the future of health care in the United States.  And, in 2009, with the … Continue

2. Cape Memory Care Opens

   Lynn and I were delighted to attend the ribbon-cutting for Cape Memory Care in Cape Elizabeth yesterday.  The community specializes in care for people with memory problems like Alzheimer’s. It’s part of the Woodlands Assisted Living family … Continue

3. The Shriver Report: Maria Shriver and Ann O’Leary deliver a Convincing Call to Arms Against Alzheimer’s

   Visit the above link to www.WorkingSeniorCare.com to watch a provocative video clip from ABC News, in which Maria Shriver, founder of A Woman’s Nation, and Ann O’Leary, executive director of the Berkley Center for Health, Economic, and Family Security speak to the devastating effect of Alzheimer’s on women, and particularly on women in the workplace. Maria calls out the government and the private business sector for not facing the problem of eldercare needs in the workplace to counter this growing economic and social issue, noting that as the baby boomers age, we must prepare ourselves.

4. Home Safety Assessment Checklist

   When you begin to think about staying safely and comfortably in your own home, it’s not easy to think of everything. Here’s a very comprehensive home safety assessment list that you can download and print. It’s a great … Continue

5. Hearing Loss: Ask Yourself These Questions

   Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems can make it hard to understand … Continue

6. All Home Care is Not the Same

   Each day in the United States, 6,000 people turn 65 years of age.  One in five Americans will be older than age 65 by the year 2030 (American Association of Retired Persons, 2003). This increase of U.S. … Continue

7. What Can In-Home, Non-Medical Care Do for You?

   Most people don’t know how helpful in-home, non-medical services can be until they’ve had the need for this type of help in their lives or that of a loved one. These services are meant to be supportive … Continue