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Our Nov-Dec 2011 "Caregiver News" is Posted.
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Our "National Caregiver Directory" is posted!
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The nation's leading reference guide in locating local caregiver and wellness services.
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Our "National Caregiver Directory" is posted!
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The nation's leading reference guide in locating local caregiver and wellness services.
Educational Articles
January-February 2012 Article Highlights
from Clinic Resource Group's "Caregiver News"
Article Highlight - Educational Video on State Health Insurance Assistance Program
"Healthy Aging Today has produced an online video about Medicare’s State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP). The broadcast provides information to Medicare consumers about how the state programs operate ..."
Read More
Link to Video - Click Here
Article Highlight - Care Team Communication Skills
"Care planning and care coordination are essential parts of healthcare. Face-to-face and telephone communications have long been the primary means for communicating health information. New technological communications are emerging as a viable path for patient communications ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Medication Mistakes in Today’s Economic Crisis
"The cost of non-adherence to medication regimens has a huge impact on our society. The National Pharmaceutical Council estimates that non-adherence to medication regimens costs the healthcare industry more than $100 billion a year ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - All About Retirement
"Social Security is as American as baseball and apple pie. Not everyone likes apples or baseball games, but almost every American who reaches retirement age will receive Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, 96 percent of Americans are covered by Social Security ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - We’re an Online Leader in Spanish too!
"We have good news for tens of millions of Spanish-speaking Americans. For years, Social Security has been at the forefront of providing online services for Americans, and we’ve provided a wealth of information in Spanish ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - What a Feeling - The mental aspects of a wellness program
In the 1980s movie “Flash Dance” the title song was “What a Feeling”. It symbolized one dancer’s drive to be successful even when the odds were stacked against her.
Many feel that performing an exercise or wellness program is not “do-able” because the odds are stacked against them as well.
Read More
Article Highlight - What is SHIP?
"SHIP is a FREE health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIPs’ mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIP is an independent program funded by Federal agencies and is not affiliated with the insurance industry ..."
Read More
November-December 2011 Article Archive
Article Highlight - Advance Directives Video Posted Online
at Healthy Aging Today
Learn more about online Video Broadcasts!
"Internet broadcasting unit Healthy Aging Today has produced and posted on-line the video titled Advance Directives - Making Your Choices Known ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Autumn Offers Lessons for Retirement
"In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Keeping a Voiding Diary – What, How and Why
"No matter what age or gender, urinary incontinence can be a nuisance at best. But, for some of us, it becomes much more ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - New Educational Video Series on Medicare is Available
Learn more about online Video Broadcasts!
"A new video series explaining the basics of the Medicare program is posted at Medicare Basics 2012.com. The 7 part series was specifically designed for the Baby Boom Generation who began aging into the Medicare program in January 2011 ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - The Big Three: Healthcare, Care Coordination, and Caregiving
"Healthcare, care coordination, and caregiving are all comprised of a myriad of distinct services---and challenges. Increasing longevity means that at some point in our adult years, most of us will face these challenges ..."
Read More
September-October 2011 Articles "Caregiver News"
Article Highlight - Home Safety General Caregiving Skills Module 4
"Caregiving can be difficult, but it also can be rewarding. As a caregiver, assisting with your loved one’s personal needs ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - 67 Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms ...
"... It is also helpful to use the common medical terms used by doctors and pharmacists. How well both you (caregiver) and the care-receiver, and the doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Eye Sense: Common Sense Adaptations ...
"Whether you are sighted or experiencing partial loss of vision, the principles of glare control, contrast enhancement ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Regular Exercise and Diabetes Care
"We’ve been told for decades that exercise is part of the trilogy of treatment for diabetes care ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Sitting
"Sitting. Simple right? We all sit. We spend a lot of time sitting. We often sit to relax or rest ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA – It’s No Labor to Apply Online for Retirement Benefits
"...It may also be a good time to take a look at your retirement plans ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - .gov … If it’s not .gov, It’s not Social Security
"... Look for the “.gov” at the end of the web address ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Village Gathering ...
"... The October 24-26, 2011 conference will be a valuable resource to all involved or interested in age-in-place neighborhoods, or villages ..."
Read More
What Does it Mean to Age in Place?
"To Age in Place means that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life ..."
Read More
July-August 2011 Article Archive
Hospitals Reap Benefits ... Community Caregiver Classes
Read More
Important Information for Public Employees
Read More
July and August’s Healthy Living Tips
Read More
Make Sure You Get the Right Amount
Read More
Safety Tips on Drugs and Medication
Read More
Strength Training for the “Over-80” Group
Read More
Village Movement Grows
Read More
The Family Caregiver Network connects patients & families, health care facilities and caregiver services through our National Caregiver News, National Caregiver Directory and Caregiver Resources.
www.FamilyCaregiverNetwork.com
303-738-1143
Email us now
Content copyright 2010-2011. National Caregiver Directory I Clinic Resource Group. All rights reserved.
January-February 2012 Article Highlights
from Clinic Resource Group's "Caregiver News"
Article Highlight - Educational Video on State Health Insurance Assistance Program
"Healthy Aging Today has produced an online video about Medicare’s State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP). The broadcast provides information to Medicare consumers about how the state programs operate ..."
Read More
Link to Video - Click Here
Article Highlight - Care Team Communication Skills
"Care planning and care coordination are essential parts of healthcare. Face-to-face and telephone communications have long been the primary means for communicating health information. New technological communications are emerging as a viable path for patient communications ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Medication Mistakes in Today’s Economic Crisis
"The cost of non-adherence to medication regimens has a huge impact on our society. The National Pharmaceutical Council estimates that non-adherence to medication regimens costs the healthcare industry more than $100 billion a year ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - All About Retirement
"Social Security is as American as baseball and apple pie. Not everyone likes apples or baseball games, but almost every American who reaches retirement age will receive Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, 96 percent of Americans are covered by Social Security ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - We’re an Online Leader in Spanish too!
"We have good news for tens of millions of Spanish-speaking Americans. For years, Social Security has been at the forefront of providing online services for Americans, and we’ve provided a wealth of information in Spanish ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - What a Feeling - The mental aspects of a wellness program
In the 1980s movie “Flash Dance” the title song was “What a Feeling”. It symbolized one dancer’s drive to be successful even when the odds were stacked against her.
Many feel that performing an exercise or wellness program is not “do-able” because the odds are stacked against them as well.
Read More
Article Highlight - What is SHIP?
"SHIP is a FREE health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIPs’ mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIP is an independent program funded by Federal agencies and is not affiliated with the insurance industry ..."
Read More
November-December 2011 Article Archive
Article Highlight - Advance Directives Video Posted Online
at Healthy Aging Today
Learn more about online Video Broadcasts!
"Internet broadcasting unit Healthy Aging Today has produced and posted on-line the video titled Advance Directives - Making Your Choices Known ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Autumn Offers Lessons for Retirement
"In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Keeping a Voiding Diary – What, How and Why
"No matter what age or gender, urinary incontinence can be a nuisance at best. But, for some of us, it becomes much more ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - New Educational Video Series on Medicare is Available
Learn more about online Video Broadcasts!
"A new video series explaining the basics of the Medicare program is posted at Medicare Basics 2012.com. The 7 part series was specifically designed for the Baby Boom Generation who began aging into the Medicare program in January 2011 ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - The Big Three: Healthcare, Care Coordination, and Caregiving
"Healthcare, care coordination, and caregiving are all comprised of a myriad of distinct services---and challenges. Increasing longevity means that at some point in our adult years, most of us will face these challenges ..."
Read More
September-October 2011 Articles "Caregiver News"
Article Highlight - Home Safety General Caregiving Skills Module 4
"Caregiving can be difficult, but it also can be rewarding. As a caregiver, assisting with your loved one’s personal needs ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - 67 Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms ...
"... It is also helpful to use the common medical terms used by doctors and pharmacists. How well both you (caregiver) and the care-receiver, and the doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Eye Sense: Common Sense Adaptations ...
"Whether you are sighted or experiencing partial loss of vision, the principles of glare control, contrast enhancement ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Regular Exercise and Diabetes Care
"We’ve been told for decades that exercise is part of the trilogy of treatment for diabetes care ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Sitting
"Sitting. Simple right? We all sit. We spend a lot of time sitting. We often sit to relax or rest ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA – It’s No Labor to Apply Online for Retirement Benefits
"...It may also be a good time to take a look at your retirement plans ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - SSA - .gov … If it’s not .gov, It’s not Social Security
"... Look for the “.gov” at the end of the web address ..."
Read More
Article Highlight - Village Gathering ...
"... The October 24-26, 2011 conference will be a valuable resource to all involved or interested in age-in-place neighborhoods, or villages ..."
Read More
What Does it Mean to Age in Place?
"To Age in Place means that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life ..."
Read More
July-August 2011 Article Archive
Hospitals Reap Benefits ... Community Caregiver Classes
Read More
Important Information for Public Employees
Read More
July and August’s Healthy Living Tips
Read More
Make Sure You Get the Right Amount
Read More
Safety Tips on Drugs and Medication
Read More
Strength Training for the “Over-80” Group
Read More
Village Movement Grows
Read More
The Family Caregiver Network connects patients & families, health care facilities and caregiver services through our National Caregiver News, National Caregiver Directory and Caregiver Resources.
www.FamilyCaregiverNetwork.com
303-738-1143
Email us now
Content copyright 2010-2011. National Caregiver Directory I Clinic Resource Group. All rights reserved.
