Top Medical Geriatrics, Press release and news information from 24-7 Press Release Newswire en-us http://rss.24-7pressrelease.com/images/24-7PressRelease_rss_logo.gif http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/ http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press_releases_by_category.php?cat=209 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rosenfeld-injury-lawyers-note-correlation-between-type2-diabetes-drugs-byetta-and-januvia-and-pancreatitis-amp-pancreatic-cancer-344557.php Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT The diabetes drugs Byetta and Januvia were introduced to the market with great anticipation. Unfortunately, these drugs have been associated with high rates of complications including pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and thyroid cancer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dorothy-w-schlimme-named-a-vip-member-of-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-adult-care-343488.php Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT Recognized for her work in caregiving, Dorothy Schlimme received the "Best of 2012 in Auburn" award for management and home services at Dorothy's Angel Haven http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/maxiaids-team-experiences-a-meal-without-sight-at-long-island-council-of-the-blinds-dinner-in-the-dark-event-342597.php Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT The management team of MaxiAids Products for Independent living were among guests who experienced a meal without sight at the Long Island Council of the Blind's 5th annual 'Dinner in the Dark'. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/whistleblower-lawyers-forprofit-nursing-home-employees-may-have-whistleblower-claims-342576.php Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT A recent study found that the federal government pays a significant amount of money, for Medicare fraud, to for-profit nursing homes. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/spectrum-retirement-opens-groundbreaking-residence-club-in-overland-park-342823.php Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT Leading senior living community developer offers new option for sufferers of mild memory loss http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/quality-of-care-in-nursing-homeschoose-wisely-and-stay-vigilant-341660.php Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Most nursing home caregivers, however underpaid, do their very best for their residents. But when managers cut corners there too few caregivers to serve all the residents, and our loved ones can suffer neglect. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/glendale-adventist-medical-center-receives-blue-distinction-center-designation-for-quality-and-efficiency-341320.php Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Glendale Adventist Medical Center is proud to have met the rigorous selection criteria set by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/options-for-paying-for-longterm-and-nursing-home-care-in-connecticut-341572.php Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Typically, people needing long-term medical care have three payment options; they must pay for care through private funds, long-term care insurance or Medicaid. Medicaid is a state run insurance program partially funded by the federal government. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/janet-b-kunz-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-senior-health-care-340374.php Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Janet B. Kunz Excels in Client Advocacy and Care http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lauretta-kaldor-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-aged-care-340262.php Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Kaldor is an advocate for aged care services http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/big-john-products-president-stresses-need-for-taking-preventive-measures-as-key-to-home-and-workplace-safety-340019.php Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Identifying potential causes for accidents in the home or workplace and taking preventative measures is the best way to avoid injuries and ensure a safe environment according to Big John Products, Inc., a manufacturer of health and safety products. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/jewish-home-lifecare-the-leader-in-aging-services-endorses-forcuras-software-339676.php Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT Forcura to Expand into Jewish Home Lifecare's Adult Day Care Facilities to Help the Company Become Paperless http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/vehicle-features-can-make-seniors-safer-drivers-337122.php Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT A survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found only 1 in 10 seniors drive a vehicle with smart features that address physical limitations. Seniors without these features increase their chances of being involved in a car accident. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/boston-elder-law-attorney-to-present-elder-law-planning-seminar-334761.php Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT 21st Century Caregiving: An Insider's Guide to Navigating the Elder Law Planning World and Health Care Systems. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/wisconsin-abandons-its-elderly-to-the-nursing-home-industry-334390.php Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT Authored by West Virginia attorney Christopher J. Regan. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/hadley-skilled-nursing-center-receives-excellence-award-from-the-delmarva-foundation-334778.php Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT The Hadley Nursing Center of the Specialty Hospital of Washington recently received the Excellence Award for Pressure ulcer reduction from the Delmarva Foundation. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/gynecologist-in-montgomery-county-launches-social-network-for-potomac-obstetrics-and-gynecology-333965.php Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology, Montgomery County gynecologists, invites patients to join their Facebook and Twitter pages for improved communication and interaction. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/call-for-tougher-legislation-to-prevent-bed-rail-injuries-333935.php Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT Since 1996, 550 elderly patients have died from injuries related to bed rails. Although bed manufacturers and the federal government are aware of the situation, nothing yet has been done to prevent it. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/elder-abuse-is-a-growing-problem-especially-in-forprofit-nursing-homes-333072.php Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT The growing number of for-profit nursing homes appears to be adding to the problems of waste, fraud and abuse that plague many nursing homes. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/head-nurse-charged-in-nursing-home-neglect-case-330969.php Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT In an unusual case, a nurse has been charged in criminal court for elder abuse at a nursing home. Allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect are typically handled in civil courts -- if they are handled in court at all. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/specialty-hospital-of-washingtonhadley-receives-recognition-from-dc-hospital-association-330759.php Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT The District of Columbia Hospital Association has recognized the Specialty Hospital of Washington-Hadley for successfully maintaining their reduced rates of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) well below the goal rate. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/providers-say-agfa-healthcare-has-room-for-improvement-as-an-imaging-partner-330890.php Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/artificial-hip-manufacturer-knew-of-problems-well-before-recall-329972.php Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT Court documents from the litigation show that the manufacturer was aware of serious issues with its ASR and hid them from regulators and consumers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/speech-recognition-tools-look-to-play-a-crucial-role-within-emr-329886.php Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT KLAS' 2013 look at speech recognition vendors provides key insights for providers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/physician-satisfaction-with-bestofbreed-edis-59-higher-than-enterprise-systems-328768.php Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT KLAS reports voice of the physician in new emergency department information systems report http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/prevention-of-abuse-327677.php Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT Placing your loved one in a nursing home is never an easy step to take. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rising-divorce-rates-among-older-couples-bring-unique-concerns-327780.php Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMT Older Americans are divorcing more often than in the past, raising particular issues for the divorcing spouses in particular, and for U.S. society in general, particularly in states such as Florida with high numbers of older residents. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/need-for-macular-degeneration-awareness-with-aging-population-growth-326228.php Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Prevent Blindness America has designated February as National Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/products-that-make-a-difference-discover-maxiaids-201314-catalog-325995.php Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT MaxiAids Products for Independent Living has released their 2013/14 catalog featuring thousands of helpful items and new low prices. Considered by many the 'Reference Guide of the Industry', it has also been re-designed for faster, easier navigation. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-reveals-over-4000-preventable-surgical-errors-occur-in-us-annually-326011.php Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Surgical "never events" can have disastrous consequences for the injured patient. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-finds-bed-alarms-dont-prevent-nursing-home-falls-325164.php Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Falls are one of the biggest threats affecting elderly and infirm patients. Sometimes, these falls are caused by medical malpractice or nursing home negligence. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/griswold-home-care-gilbertchandler-office-provides-exceptional-professional-care-at-rates-30-lower-than-other-providers-324451.php Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT A Home Care leader in the Phoenix East Valley and surrounding area, the Gilbert/Chandler office of Griswold Home Care continues to provide the finest licensed CNA and certified caregivers with rates starting under $15.00 per hour. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/baltimore-washington-eye-center-on-glaucoma-risks-amp-need-for-eye-exams-323505.php Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT "While we know that everyone is at risk for developing glaucoma, we also know that there are a number of factors that can impact that risk," stated Ophthalmologist Brad Spagnolo, M.D. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/avoid-risk-of-glaucoma-vision-loss-with-early-diagnosis-and-treatment-at-dambrosio-eye-care-323507.php Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT "The risk of vision loss from glaucoma can be managed with early detection, diagnosis and access to the many advances in treatment options," commented Massachusetts Ophthalmologist Francis A. D'Ambrosio, Jr., M.D. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/houston-eye-doctors-on-glaucoma-risk-awareness-amp-treatment-advances-323508.php Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT As January marks Prevent Blindness America National Glaucoma Awareness Month, the Houston and Galveston eye doctors at The Eye Clinic of Texas commented on the need for patients to understand their risk of glaucoma. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/maine-eye-doctors-on-glaucoma-risk-diagnosis-and-treatment-323510.php Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine recommends learning the signs of glaucoma. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/nashville-hearing-aids-provider-hosting-a-free-hearing-event-on-january-1618-2013-323380.php Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Hearing Services of Nashville invites the Nashville community to attend a FREE open house event and receive FREE hearing screenings, FREE demonstration of the Oticon Agil, FREE hearing aid batteries, and more. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/research-to-prevent-blindness-inc-names-brian-hofland-as-president-323244.php Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) has named Brian F. Hofland, Ph.D. as the sixth president in its 52-year history. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/providers-rethink-health-information-management-strategy-in-face-of-brewing-icd10-storm-323278.php Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT Regulatory requirements and ICD-10 changes challenge current go-forward strategies http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/prime-source-warns-longterm-care-facilities-to-expect-rising-food-prices-in-2013-323053.php Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT While long-term care and other healthcare facilities are no longer worrying about milk prices doubling due to the 'Dairy Cliff', drought and other factors are predicted to cause food prices to rise significantly in 2013. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/los-angeles-psychologist-expands-practice-to-pacific-palisades-321989.php Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Los Angeles clinical psychologist Dr. Sherri Nader is pleased to announce that she has expanded her private practice to Pacific Palisades. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/malnutrition-in-the-nursing-home-320810.php Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Some would argue that proper nutrition is a basic human right. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cleveland-area-hospital-adopts-keeping-us-safes-quotbeyond-driving-with-dignityquot-program-320815.php Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT New service being offered by Southwest General Health Center to help concerned families of older drivers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-bedsores-lead-to-longer-hospitalization-increased-risk-of-death-320674.php Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT A new clinical study by the UCLA School of Nursing has found a link between bedsores and patient deaths and increases in the length of hospitalization. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/2012-annual-best-in-klas-awards-released-320223.php Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT The opinions of thousands of healthcare providers help to expand the dominance of some vendors, while helping others surge in rank. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/bed-sorespressure-ulcers-319575.php Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, can be a clear indication of nursing home abuse. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/hospital-transfers-hazardous-for-critically-ill-patients-319539.php Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Transferring patients from one hospital to another can lead to harmful medical errors. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/online-tools-make-it-easier-to-discover-nursing-home-abuses-and-violations-319689.php Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Delaware residents now have access to online tools that provide information about nursing homes and other care facilities. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/business-intelligence-tools-gaining-traction-among-healthcare-providers-319458.php Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/now-offering-affordable-medical-alert-service-by-hbd-business-solution-318628.php Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT HBD Business Solutions now offers affordable Medical Alert Service. More than half of all fall related incidents occur in the home and that is why getting help quickly can reduce complications and maintain independence. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/thirdparty-revenue-cycle-expertise-reduces-healthcare-costs-tightens-processes-318748.php Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT Healthcare executives are looking for assistance in maximizing income and improving efficiency http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/supercomputers-replacing-doctors-317905.php Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT IBM is working on developing a "supercomputer" that would be able to access vast amounts of medical data in an effort to more quickly determine the injuries or illnesses of each patient http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/howtocareformomcom-provides-fun-activities-for-an-elderly-mom-and-family-every-day-of-december-317256.php Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT HowToCareForMom.com provides a do-it-yourself downloadable printable Advent Calendar that is perfect for providing fun and interest to an elderly member of the family, and it's fun for the rest of the family, too! http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/over-50s-dating-tips-316902.php Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT Stepping back into the dating game in your 50s can be a daunting prospect. But as these over 50s dating tips from The Retirement Centre show, 50s dating can be great fun and the start of a new chapter in your more enjoyable and sociable life. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-ct-detector-technology-entices-providers-with-promises-of-dose-reduction-317148.php Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT KLAS introduces a technology review which shares feedback from early adopters of Siemens' Stellar Detector. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/klas-report-shines-light-on-global-pacs-marketplace-316671.php Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT Healthcare providers across the globe seek ways to identify PACS solutions that are reliable and functionally rich http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/holiday-shopping-with-maxiaids-radio-segment-with-kentucky-council-of-the-blind-provides-gift-ideas-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired-316368.php Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT MaxiAids Products for Independent Living recently joined the Kentucky Council of the Blind to share holiday gift ideas, including talking atomic watches that set themselves and accessible family games like Low Vision Monopoly and Braille Scrabble http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/connections-home-care-enables-seniors-to-remain-in-their-own-homes-while-offering-families-online-access-to-caregivers-315859.php Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT Home care service provider helps seniors avoid residential care and uses technology to give families access to caregivers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/1st-class-medical-now-offers-the-new-inogen-one-g3-315253.php Sat, 17 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT 1st Class Medical is now offering the newly released Inogen One G3. It is smaller and lighter then its predecessors offering more freedom and independence for oxygen patients. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/identifying-and-reporting-nursing-home-abuse-in-oregon-314916.php Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT Knowing the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect can help you protect your loved one.