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Asthma Breathing Exercises Effective Management Technique

04 December 2008

Breathing exercises meant to reduce asthma symptoms are effective at improving quality of life but do not eliminate the need for inhalers, according to an article released on December 2, 2008 in Thorax, one of the BMJ Specialist journals...
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Major Programme To Transform Patients' Experience Of Care Launched With New Research And Announcement Of Pilot Sites , UK

03 December 2008

A major programme to transform patients' experience of care in hospital is launched today by The King's Fund. It kicks off with publication of a report assessing the scale and nature of the problems patients experience and...
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St. Paul Pioneer Press Examines Antipsychotic Drug Use Among Minnesota Nursing Home Residents

03 December 2008

The St. Paul Pioneer Press on Saturday as part of an ongoing series about long-term care in Minnesota examined the controversy over the use of antipsychotics among nursing home residents with dementia...
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Caregivers / Homecare News Articles Archive - Page 1

02 December 2008

Stairs Need Not Be 'Out Of Bounds' For Those Living Independently, UK

01 December 2008

£2.5 Million Research Project To Improve The Care Of Older People Is Launched At Nottingham University Hospitals, England

BUPA'S The New Name In Home Healthcare

30 November 2008

Wisconsin A Leader In Pressure Ulcer Initiatives

29 November 2008

Older Blacks Appear To Perceive Their Overall Health Differently Than Whites With Same Abilities, Study Indicates

28 November 2008

Australian Study Warns That Workers Caring For Elderly Likely To Leave Industry En Masse Due To Stress

Most Brits Want To Die At Home While The Majority Are Dying In Hospital

27 November 2008

In Pediatric Cardiology Parents Are The Unsung Heroes

26 November 2008

Caring For An Ailing Spouse May Prolong Your Life

Not Just About Saying 'love' Or 'dearie'- NMC To Approve Guidance For Nursing Care Of Older People

Leading Charities Call For A New National Care Deal

Dementia Care Event: Considerations And Innovative Alternatives, UK

25 November 2008

AARP Commends Senators Baucus And Grassley's Plan To Create A Value-Based Purchasing Program For Inpatient Hospital Care In Medicare

Sir Michael Parkinson Returns To The Day Job To Promote Dignity In Care, UK

23 November 2008

Intel Announces Its First Home Medical Device In The United Kingdom To Better Connect Clinicians With Patients

21 November 2008

About 34M Unpaid Caregivers Performed $375B Worth Of Aid In 2007, AARP Reports

State Budget Shortfalls Force Cuts In Home Care For Low-Income Elderly, People With Disabilities

20 November 2008

AARP: Value Of Family Caregiving Hits $375 Billion, More That Medicaid Spending, USA

19 November 2008

Helping Nursing Home Staff Become Comfortable With Residents' Sexual Expression

17 November 2008

Finds One In Every Three Hispanic Households Has A Family Member Caring For An Older Loved One, USA

16 November 2008

Key To Children's Stress Levels In Child Care Is Their Relationships With Caregivers

14 November 2008

New York Times Examines Increase In Home Births Despite Warnings From Medical Associations

13 November 2008

New York Times Examines Increasing Number Of Families Of Disabled Veterans Seeking Compensation For Caregiver Roles

American Association For Homecare Response To Sen. Baucus Healthcare Plan, USA

12 November 2008

Researchers Test Innovative 'IT' Interventions To Improve Patient Safety By Reducing Medication Problems At Home

11 November 2008

Because Of Homecare, Millions Will Share Thanksgiving At Home With Family - November Is National Homecare Month

IU Study Finds 25% Of Family Caregivers Of Alzheimer's Disease Patients Go To ER Or Are Hospitalized

10 November 2008

Sir Michael Parkinson And Phil Hope Launch First Dignity In Care Award, UK

09 November 2008

Award To HJF Nursing Specialist Recognizes Excellence In Caregiving

07 November 2008

Dementia Load On Carers Lessened By Computerized COACH

05 November 2008

Home Health Care Agencies Get Slight Medicare Payment Increase, Some Will Experience Payment Reductions

Study Looks At Impact Of Insulin Pump

04 November 2008

I-DEAL Investment For Assisted Living R&D - UK

30 October 2008

Councils Supporting More People To Remain In Their Own Homes - New Report From NHS Information Centre, UK

29 October 2008

"Caring In The Comfort Of HomeTM: A Guide For Carers" - New Book Offers Life-line For Those Providing Care At Home

Telecare Takes Centre Stage At National Conference And Exhibition At The Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, England

28 October 2008

American Association For Homecare Proposes Aggressive 13-Point Plan To Stop Medicare Fraud And Recoup Billions

27 October 2008

Caregivers In A Pickle - Research At American Public Health Association Meeting

Care Services Minister Shaping The Future Of Care And Support In London, England

24 October 2008

It's Time For The Care System To Care, Says Help The Aged, UK

23 October 2008

Hospital Discharges To Home Health, Nursing Homes Increasing, USA

17 October 2008

WSJ Examines Lack Of Medicare Coverage For Home-Infusion Therapy

UK Government Consults On Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Views Sought On Action Needed

10 October 2008

Care Home Nurse Struck Off For Poor Treatment Of Residents, UK

08 October 2008

Patients And Caregivers Benefit From End-Of-Life Conversations

Homecare Sector Welcomes New Skills Academy For Social Care, UK

07 October 2008

Philadelphia Inquirer Series Examines Lack Of Health Insurance Among Home Health Aides

American Association For Homecare Pushes For More Effective Anti-Fraud Actions For Medicare

Guidelines For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Dementia

03 October 2008

New Study In Journal Of Palliative Medicine Finds Palliative Care Access Varies Widely In The US

People With Disabilities, Seniors, And Homecare Workers Fight For Consumer Workforce Council, Pennsylvania

02 October 2008

Minorities With Advanced Cancer Less Likely Than White Patients To Have Documented Preferences For End-Of-Life Care, Study Says

Louisiana Health Officials Say Hospital, Nursing Home Evacuations Better During Hurricane Gustav Than Katrina

01 October 2008

More Than 90% Of Nursing Homes Were Cited For Health, Safety Violations In 2007, According To Report

30 September 2008

Costs Of Home Hemodialysis Offset By Better Health, Fewer Hospitalizations

Book Reading By Dudley Clendinen Announed By NAS: 'A Place Called Canterbury: Tales Of The New Old Age In America'

29 September 2008

A Breath Of Fresh Air: New National Guideline Will Provide Clarity On Emergency Oxygen Use In Adults, UK

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