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Alzheimer’s looms large for seniors

April 6, 2021 by HCA Dev 2370 0 0

By Schomer Law Group The Alzheimer’s Association is a great resource if you want to learn more about this terrible disease. According to the site, over 6 million Americans are living with the disease right now, and this number is expected to...

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The twilight years can derail your legacy plan

April 6, 2021 by HCA Dev 2353 0 0

By Schomer Law Group When you are entering into your active retirement years, you are embarking on a stage of life that can be very rewarding on several levels. If you are so inclined, you get to cross things off your bucket list, enjoy leisure...

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Postpartum recovery: What to expect

April 3, 2021 by HCA Dev 2050 0 0

The postpartum recovery period usually refers to the first 6 weeks after delivery. But some believe that it lasts for 6 months or even 1 year after giving birth. Here is a typical timeline of postpartum recovery by medicalnewstoday.com Estrogen...

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Mediterranean Diet Could Keep Aging Brains Sharp

April 3, 2021 by HCA Dev 3583 0 0

“Some salmon filet that has been grilled might be on the plate. Maybe some broccoli and brussels sprouts and tomatoes that are roasted or pan-seared. Maybe some brown rice or quinoa, and there might be olive oil on the vegetables.”...

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Nurse stress, it’s real.

April 3, 2021 by HCA Dev 2299 0 0

Nurses often state that they do not feel empowered by management when decisions need to be made. Instead, they feel that their expertise is compromised by poor leadership and role confusion in general. Let’s be honest, caregiving itself can be...

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Achieving a work-life balance

April 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 1713 0 0

Almost everyone agrees that achieving a work-life balance is a good thing. Without it, we risk long-term negative effects on our physical and mental health, our relationships, and our work performance. But many nurses have a hard time achieving...

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New Legislation Is a Positive Step Toward Preventing Elder Abuse

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 5163 0 0

Sadly, approximately one in 10 senior adults experience elder abuse in the United States. Each year, according to the National Council on Aging, it is estimated that up to 5 million seniors are abused, but only one in 14 cases are reported...

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Teens Helping Seniors get Vaccines

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2180 0 0

It’s been challenging for many who want to get vaccinated to actually find and sign up for vaccinations. But two Kentucky cousins, still in high school, are using their online know-how to help seniors get vaccinated throughout the Bluegrass...

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Private Duty Nurse Salary in Los Angeles, California

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2805 0 0

Private Duty Nurse Job Description: Promotes good health and provides health care services, usually to one patient, in hospital or private home, contracting independently. Administers medications, treatments, dressings, and other nursing...

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Nursing Home Workers Had One of the Deadliest Jobs of 2020

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 2010 0 0

As COVID-19 swept across the world last year, death rates among nursing home staff ranked among the highest for any job in the U.S., based on a Scientific American analysis of data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and...

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Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 1769 0 0

Lewy body dementia is a devastating brain disorder for which we have no effective treatments. In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play a critical role in determining whether a person...

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‘I Wanted to Go in There and Help’: Nursing Schools See Enrollment Bump Amid Pandemic

March 2, 2021 by HCA Dev 1703 0 0

Enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs increased nearly 6% in 2020, to 250,856, according to preliminary results from an annual survey of 900 nursing schools by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. “In the pandemic we saw an...

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