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Adapting technology to elderly people
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Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2011 at 4:13 pm By:
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Home Care in Palm Springs, CA Hearing loss affects more people than you think
riversidecountyseniorcare.com — “Despite remarkable changes in technology, only 20% of patients who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them.” View full resource at riversidecountyseniorcare.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm By:
Home Care in San Francisco Hearing loss affects more people than you think
sfbayseniorcare.com — “Despite remarkable changes in technology, only 20% of patients who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them.” View full resource at sfbayseniorcare.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm By:
Headset Buddy™ Assists People with Hearing Loss - Headset Buddy Headset and Telephone Adapters Compatible with Assistive Listening Devices - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: Long Tail Products, has extended their line of telephone, PC and handset adapters which support people with hearing loss or impairment. The Headset Buddy adapters interface with Hearing Assistive Devices such as headsets and related Hearing Assistive Technology. Examples of the adapters include; phone headset to PC, phone headset to smart phone, and phone headset to telephony RJ9 devices.Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 24, 2012 Long Tail Products, a marketing and product design compan” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
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Community Devastated By Sight Of Old Man Struggling To Walk Up Steps - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “UNIONTOWN, PA—An elderly man currently struggling to walk up a flight of steps at the local post office has rocked this community of nearly 12,000 people, leaving many shaken and devastated by the slow-moving, wheezing octogenarian's inability to perform what was once an effortless physical task, sources confirmed Thursday.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Anti-clotting Drug Warfarin May Be Safe for Elderly - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Standard anti-clotting treatment with the drug warfarin is safe and beneficial for people aged 80 and over, according to a new report. (Source: WebMD Health)” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Anti-clotting Drug Warfarin May Be Safe for Elderly: Standard anti-clotting treatment with the drug warfarin is sa... http://t.co/QFFTdpT
Sensors Help Keep the Elderly Safe, and at Home - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “New technologies help older people to live alone and avoid trips to hospitals or nursing homes.” View full resource at nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2011 at 12:00 am By:
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Susan Greenfield: 'Mind change is 'an issue that's as important and as unprecedented as climate change' – video | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
guardian.co.uk — “Comment is free interviews: The scientist speaks about how she thinks screen technologies are making people's brains adapt in new ways and what the consequences could be for humanity” View full resource at guardian.co.uk
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Listeria Tainted Canadian Bacon Recalled By US Department Of Agriculture - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Approximately 380,000 pounds of Canadian bacon has been recalled by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) because it could be contaminated with listeria, a group of bacteria capable of causing illness, including potentially life-threatening infections in individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant mothers, newborns and elderly people. The recalled diced bacon comes from Aliments Prince, SEC, Ontario Canada. The USDA says the recall only refers to bacon from that company dated before Aug” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Elderly Lung Cancer Patients Benefit More From Combination Chemotherapy Than Monotherapy - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Giving elderly lung cancer patients platinum-based doublet chemotherapy lengthens median overall survival considerably compared to monotherapy, despite its increased toxic effects - treatment for those on monotherapy should be revised, French researchers wrote in The Lancet. Cancer kills more men globally than any other cancer, while among females in America it has been the leading cause of death from cancer since 1987. As people are living longer and cancer risk rises with age, there has been a” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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End-of-Life Talks Key for HF Patients (CME/CE) - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “(MedPage Today) -- Because many elderly people are living with advanced heart failure, healthcare providers need to be ready to discuss end-of-life issues with them as early as possible and throughout their illness, researchers said.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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End-of-Life Talks Key for HF Patients (CME/CE): (MedPage Today) -- Because many elderly people are living with adv... http://bit.ly/nPldFM
Elder Care Franchising Creates New Niche
nuwireinvestor.com — “The market is responding to the advancing age of baby boomers and their parents, with statistics indicating there will be nearly 75 million Americans aged 65 or older by 2026. Technology is allowing people to live longer and analysts note that taking care of the elderly is not getting less expensive; only the methods of care may be modified to create variability in cost. The main options, broken down from most to least expensive, are full-time nursing home care, assisted-living facility care and” View full resource at nuwireinvestor.com
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Stave Off Diabetes Insulin Resistance With Muscle Mass Training - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “It seems that hitting the gym and resistance training may not only keep you fit and looking smart, but also will lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. People who are overweight are more likely to have insulin resistance, because fat interferes with the body's ability to use insulin. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Most people with the disease are overweight at the time of diagnosis. However, type 2 diabetes can also develop in those who are thin, especially the elderly...” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke, Experts Warn - US News and World Report
health.usnews.com — “Older people don't adapt to high temperatures as well and need to take steps to keep cool” View full resource at health.usnews.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2011 at 11:00 pm By:
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Elderly at Greater Risk for Heat Stroke Experts Warn - First Aid: Injury Prevention|Home Treatments - MSN Health & Fitness
health.msn.com — “Older people don't adapt to high temperatures as well and need to take steps to keep cool” View full resource at health.msn.com
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VIDEO: Drug combination warning for elderly - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Older people who take a group of drugs used to treat conditions including asthma, depression and epilepsy, may have an increased risk of mental decline and even death according to new research. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on June 24, 2011 at 7:45 am By:
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