Category Archives: aging

The Caregiver Crisis

Posted on October 10, 2012 by webmaven

An absolute MUST site for healthcare professionals as well as volunteers and administrators. TEDMED – Great Challenge – The Caregiver Crisis.

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How Virtual Environments can be used to Help Others

Posted on October 6, 2012 by webmaven

Dedicating Efforts When you are in the virtual environment and you are running through the “game,” you can dedicate that run to the benefit of another. Dedicating an effort or activity, such as an orb run, to the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Recreating a 1950’s village street for residents with dementia

Posted on September 18, 2012 by webmaven

A stimulating village environment for those with alzheimers dementia has been recreated in a nursing home in Bristol, UK. Seems like a pretty cool idea…and it shows that the administrators and staff care enough to make this kind of effort … Continue reading →

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Dr. Rhodes’ Caregiver Tips

Posted on September 12, 2012 by webmaven

I really like Dr. Linda Rhodes’ website…especially the Caregiver Tips. This is practical and immediately useful info for caregivers. Check out the sections about Medicare, especially the inpatient vs. observation status. Because I work in hospitals I can attest that … Continue reading →