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2011-12-09 | Homemade gifts are a great way to show the people around you how much you appreciate them. Make your gifts allergy-friendly and you can safely give them to everyone you know!

2011-11-18 | Researchers from the University of Arizona swabbed 85 shopping cart handles. Of the 85 carts examined, 72 percent turned out to have one or more of the following contaminants: saliva, bacteria, and fecal matter.

2011-11-17 | Healthcare professionals report interactive patient systems reduce costs, improve quality of care, and help facilities remain competitive.

2011-10-30 | Groundbreaking to be held in November for the $17 million investment for service delivery upgrade and individualized-care enhancement.

2011-08-13 | When the elderly suffer loss of memory due to Alzheimer's, they are particularly vulnerable to nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse of Alzheimer's patients happens more frequently than you would think.

2011-08-11 | See Me Communications, a San Luis Obispo company dedicated to creating products to personalize and improve dementia and elder care, has launched a new website to advertise its Life Story Board.

2011-07-14 | Health issues intensify when an elderly person fractures a hip.

2011-07-12 | A new Justice Department memorandum has raised the specter of criminal charges for medical marijuana dispensaries.

2011-07-11 | Another child dies in a Jacksonville community as many question how this needless tragedy could have been avoided. Nonprofit, Lice Solutions contends that neglected cases of head lice are often indicators for far greater problems.

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2011-06-14 | The 6-day yoga trauma training will enable yoga teachers, yoga therapists, health care providers, and disaster relief workers to use mind-body healing techniques for self-care and to help clients recover from stress and trauma.

2011-06-09 | If your elderly loved one requires assistance from others to manage his or her finances, it is important that you pay careful attention to the transactions being made on your loved one's behalf.

2011-05-02 | Empty Nest Syndrome is a recognized psychological problem among parents and caregivers. Noted family therapist and author Jay Fitter offers timely advice to help parents cope with the difficult transition.

2011-04-25 | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released guidelines for healthcare providers integrating services for Medicare recipients through ACOs and Essential Healthcare Management (EHM) offers guidance and strategies for healthcare suppliers.

2011-03-25 | Affordable Care Act of 2010, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may soon become a predominant option for healthcare services for Medicare recipients, and Essential Healthcare Management (EHM) is leading the way in expertise and strategies.

2011-03-22 | On Thursday, April 14, 2011, The Alzheimer' s Association will be front and center of the rolling food craze when it hosts an incredible gourmet food truck event in Irvine, Calif.

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2011-02-24 | Nursing homes receiving Medicare and Medicaid funds must comply with the provisions of the Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987).

2011-02-03 | An emergency room in Atlanta is a vital medical facility for the treatment of illness and injury. By definition the ER is staffed and equipped to handle medical emergencies that threaten life and limb.

2011-01-13 | Have you placed an elderly loved one in a nursing home to ensure round-the-clock, professional care? Perhaps, after some time, something seemed wrong.

2010-10-18 | Careseekers can use the new Premium Membership program at TheCaringSpace to communicate with potential Caregivers, from initial interest to the hiring verdict. Caregivers can highlight their overall credentials through the Featured Caregiver program.

2010-10-16 | Columbus Metropolitan Library officially launched its second Ready to Read Corps. The Ready to Read Corps is a first-of-its-kind initiative that takes the library into communities to help parents learn to prepare their children for kindergarten.