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Alzheimer’s Medication Tip |
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I am sure by now that we have all heard the word that begins with an “A” and can strike fear in all our hearts and mind’s... Alzheimer’s. (I personally believe this should be one of the screening tests to see if you can spell the disease.) |
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5 Ways to prevent pressuresoars |
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What Are Pressure Ulcers? A pressure ulcer is an injury usually caused by unrelieved pressure that damages the skin and underlying tissue. Pressure ulcers are also called bedsores and range in severity from mild (minor skin reddening) to severe (deep craters down to muscle and bone). |
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Assisted Living Facilities will be facing a flood of elderly (and not so elderly) patients as the “baby boomers” (people born 1946-1964) become seniors. These boomers are the largest segment of the population, and their rate of Diabetes is the highest recorded of any generation before them. In addition, the entire American population is experiencing a similar increase in the rate of Diabetes. |
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Medical records are paradoxical. While despised for their necessity and consumption of valuable time, they are cherished for their usefulness. They are the most reliable indicator of what did or did not happen during any given shift. Legally, the medical record can be your best friend or your worst enemy. In the courtroom, they are the witnesses whose memories never fade. Here are a few tips on how to construct effective documentation. |
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