Overmedication in the Elderly
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Overmedication in the Elderly
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Tags: Diabetes, Senior Health, Pharmacy Professions, Pharmacist
Most Recently Shared on January 3, 2010 at 8:58 pm By:
RT @cozzienyc: UBuffalo pharmacists improve #diabetes care & cut costs: http://tinyurl.com/yazyb89 Related story: http://tinyurl.com/ydgxsyv
Celiac Disease in the Elderly | Care2 Healthy Living
care2.com — “Though more commonly thought of as a disease that manifests in youth and young-adulthood, celiac disease is being diagnosed in the elderly with increasing frequency.” View full resource at care2.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm By:
csaceliacs Health Organization
Celiac Disease in the Elderly - http://t.co/CB6wPMzy http://t.co/jLBFavQo #GF #Celiac
Personal Health: Too Much Medicine, and Too Few Checks - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Overmedication of the elderly is a widespread problem, a public health crisis that compromises the well-being of growing numbers of older adults. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 11:37 pm By:
NYTimes Science Science Enthusiast
Personal Health: Too Much Medicine, and Too Few Checks http://t.co/fg272kL7
Personal Health: Too Much Medicine, and Too Few Checks - NYTimes.com
well.blogs.nytimes.com — “Overmedication of the elderly is a widespread problem, a public health crisis that compromises the well-being of growing numbers of older adults. Read more...” View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 10:55 pm By:
Eric Topol, MD Doctor, Internist, Cardiologist, and Physician
And true for all patients, too! RT @ElaineSchattner Too Many Pills for Aging Patients (Jane Brody, on-target!) - http://t.co/bv8X201Y #CDoM
Baycrest
baycrest.org — “Baycrest is one of the world's premier academic health sciences centers focused on aging. Through its strengths in research and education, Baycrest is using the power of inquiry and discovery to improve the health of tomorrow's elderly while at the same time care for and enhance the quality of life of the elderly today.” View full resource at baycrest.org
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 7:33 pm By:
Women of Baycrest Health Organization
@Baycrest new #art installation #Brain Lane features 60 banners created by #OCADU students based on new research http://t.co/40JAOpTC
800,000 vulnerable elderly fighting to stay in their homes - Telegraph
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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 7:20 am By:
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800,000 vulnerable elderly fighting to stay in their homes - Telegraph http://t.co/PT7UUGz0 (via @jurylady5)
Respite Services in Palm Springs, A Caregiver Sets Her Boundaries: A Daughter’s Story
riversidecountyseniorcare.com — “We all want to be there all the time for our parents, but for the sandwich generation—those who are caring for their children as well as their parents—it can be challenging to be everything to everybody” View full resource at riversidecountyseniorcare.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 12:38 am By:
http://t.co/72pUmeNs Respite Services in Palm Springs, A Daughter’s Story, ComForcare Home Care-San Francisco, senior care, elder care
The implications of provider versus doctor
kevinmd.com — ““Medical provider” is part of the Newspeak of America’s industrialized medical machine.” View full resource at kevinmd.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2012 at 6:45 pm By:
The implications of provider versus doctor http://t.co/UUZu3scG via @kevinmd
Barbara Dehn: Your Secret Weapon in Caregiving: BOTT Therapy
huffingtonpost.com — “"BOTT" therapy stands for what I and millions of Americans lovingly refer to as: "Biting Of The Tongue" therapy. After living for the last six months with two very nice elderly people, my in-laws, I've had to employ this type of therapy repeatedly.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2012 at 6:33 pm By:
Marty Tousley Health Professional
Yes! Biting Of The Tongue Therapy (BOTT) and how to use it http://t.co/ke3BMFmU by @NurseBarbDehn #caregiving
Have cancer screening tests been oversold?
kevinmd.com — “Will we – you and me and our parents and neighbors – be a significant force in quelling the tide of over-testing for the early detection of disease?” View full resource at kevinmd.com
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Have cancer screening tests been oversold? http://t.co/WFvgmQQe
ECG test may signal heart attack risk in elderly - Health - CBC News
cbc.ca — “Abnormal heart test readings could signal an increased risk of heart attacks in healthy seniors, research suggests.” View full resource at cbc.ca
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 7:55 pm By:
ECG test may signal heart attack risk in elderly http://t.co/RF2bWiji
Reconnecting Through Art - NYTimes.com
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “Some museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and their caregivers.” View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 12:07 pm By:
elaine schattner Hematologist, Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Oncologist
Reconnecting Through Art: Museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and caregivers - http://t.co/W4Tm7nWI
Reconnecting Through Art - NYTimes.com
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “Some museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and their caregivers.” View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2012 at 10:25 am By:
Dennis Fortier Health Executive
Reconnecting Through Art http://t.co/TsdY1sNC
Forget Google Glasses: Meet Wearable Health Monitors - Healthcare - Mobile & Wireless - Informationweek
informationweek.com — “Some gadgets do cool tricks and some save lives. Seamless integration with Bluetooth 4.0-enabled smartphones brings tiny devices worn beneath garments, watching the well-being of the elderly, student athletes.” View full resource at informationweek.com
Most Recently Shared on April 12, 2012 at 6:41 pm By:
Kevin Clauson Doctor, Pharmacist, and PharmD
+1 from #TEDMEDLive David Icke http://t.co/r5TcxYBb & @SonnyVu as well MT @DrJeffCain: Wearable health monitors http://t.co/xgTgun5x
Emergency departments for the elderly
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Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 5:13 pm By:
Can #EDs for the #Elderly Help Improve #CareTransitions? http://t.co/ckrETrfR
Seniors close digital divide
ltlmagazine.com — “Long-Term Living Magazine,Assisted-living and nursing home senior care environment news and information for nurses, continuing-care providers & directors. Learn about design and management of independent living communities for the elderly, environments for aging and accountable care organizations as well as hospice services and healthcare information technology for retirement facilities. Read about Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Information on Medicare and Medicaid Services. Free Webinars, indus” View full resource at ltlmagazine.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 1:48 am By:
RT @longtermliving: Pilot program by @ConnectedLiving & @HPHealthcare helps seniors close digital divide: http://t.co/pmfL6D8J
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