New Tools for Long-Distance Caregivers

Michael J. Fox Calls on Parkinson’s Patients, Community to Join “Fox Trial Finder” in New Issue of Neurology Now® -- American Academy of Neurology

aan.com — “In his continued quest to outfox Parkinson’s disease, actor Michael J. Fox is calling on people with Parkinson’s and those without the disease to join Fox Trial Finder, a new web tool that connects volunteers with clinical trials that desperately need participants for the testing of new drugs and other treatments. Fox and Fox Trial Finder are featured in the latest issue of Neurology Now®, the American Academy of Neurology’s award-winning magazine for patients and caregivers. Fox Trial Find” View full resource at aan.com

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CareFamily.com Launches Today to Provide Resources for Adults Seeking Home Health Care Services for Aging Parents - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'CareFamily.com Launches Today to Provide Resources for Adults Seeking Home Health Care Services for Aging Parents' on Yahoo! News. CareFamily.com, a New Online Resource, Provides Families with Caregiving Tools and Senior Care SolutionsVirginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) October 24, 2011 Launched today, CareFamily.com provides families with information and tools to make it easier for them to manage in-home care for their aging or sick relatives. This user-friendly website provides online resources a” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Caring for Aging Parents: A Psychological Tool Kit | Psychology Today

psychologytoday.com — “Families coping with caregiving find help in a new toolkit By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D....” View full resource at psychologytoday.com

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Suggestions for reducing care costs for #Alzheimer's caregivers. http://ow.ly/6wNS4 Also see http://ow.ly/6wNR9 #aging #psych

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Garner News - Hospice of Wake County collects baby monitors to help patients caregivers

garnernews.net — “Hospice of Wake County (HOWC) is collecting new or gently-used safety (baby) monitors to be placed in patients’ homes. In addition, the local non-profit agency is accepting monetary donations and new batteries for this program. “As patients decline they are not as able to project their voices. Baby monitors are an effective tool for reducing falls, as they allow caregivers to hear their loved one if they have stepped into another room. The ability for caregivers to take a personal moment, ...” View full resource at garnernews.net

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Caregiving Just a Touch Away as Technology Helps Increase Safety and Health of Seniors - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'Caregiving Just a Touch Away as Technology Helps Increase Safety and Health of Seniors' on Yahoo! News. Cerna Healthcare launches web-based services to help caregivers remotely monitor elderly 24/7.Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 09, 2011 Cerna Healthcare, a Homecare and Health Services provider, announces the launch of new technology-driven services that allow caregivers and family members to monitor a senior as often as needed through web-based tools and in-home technology.Through its Value Ca” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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New Tools And Initiatives Announced By The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services) says there is a new tool aimed at patients and caregivers, as well as some other initiatives which will help consumers make informed choices regarding their health care. CMS adds that it should help improve care quality in US doctors' offices, nursing homes and hospitals. Dr. Don Berwick, the CMS Administrator, said:” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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A Comprehensive Support Programme for Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Hepatitis B: “PATH B” Coming Soon - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'A Comprehensive Support Programme for Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Hepatitis B: “PATH B” Coming Soon' on Yahoo! News. • Hepatitis B is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world, with 10-30 million new infections every year1, yet there remains a lack of reliable resources for patients and caregivers• PATH B is a new programme that provides information and tools to guide patients through the stages of chronic hepatitis B; from diagnosis to long term disease managementLondon,” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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New AARP Tool Aims To Stop Medicare Fraud :: Dorland Health

dorlandhealth.com — “A new online tool rolled out by AARP on June 8 will help seniors and their families better understand their healthcare statements and could help them spot suspicious Medicare charges. AARP’s new “decoders” feature is an interactive online tool that guides seniors and their caregivers” View full resource at dorlandhealth.com

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The CareGiver Partnership: New Tools for Long-Distance Caregivers

blog.caregiverpartnership.com — “Helpful and timeless information across a range of the most sought after issues confronting each of us as caregivers. If you have questions, we are only a phone call away. 1-800-985-1353 M-F 9-4 CST.” View full resource at blog.caregiverpartnership.com

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A Better Bank Account - NYTimes.com

newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “The joint bank account is "everybody's default estate-planning tool," says one expert. But an alternative type of account, more useful to caregiving children and their parents, usually is available.” View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com

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National Parkinson Foundation - Long Distance Caregiving

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New Caregivers Blog! Read about long distance caregiving: http://bit.ly/eYS31n

Using psychology to help caregivers | Psychology Today

psychologytoday.com — “A psychologist's tool kit for caregivers By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D....” View full resource at psychologytoday.com

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