Source: RCI Press Release 4/21/2021 Over the past several weeks, the issue of caregiving has been hitting its stride in policy circles. On the same day that President Biden introduced his “American Jobs Plan,” a plan that commits significant investment in our nation’s care economy, RCI’s CEO Dr. Jennifer Olsen participated in a virtual event with Stanford […]
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On April 12, 2021, John Oliver explained the industry behind nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and why long-term care needs fixing. Long-Term Care: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – April 12, 2021
In April, 2021, Justice in Aging, the Western Center on Law & Poverty, the National Academy of Elder law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Health Law Program, and the California Association for Nursing Home Reform submitted an issue brief to Congress calling for an end to Medicaid Estate Recovery. A NAELA Press Release dated April 16, […]
This video originally aired on June 5, 2013. The description states that Elder abuse often goes unnoticed. The most common types of elder abuse include financial and physical abuse, in addition to negligence. Sadly, more often than not, family and friends perpetrate this abuse.
This is a five episode conference on shared decision-making, produced by the Stanford Geriatric Education Center in 2015.
Video from 2019 on Alzheimer’s and dementia research
In November, 2020, the Alzheimer’s Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter posted the following video about Alzheimer’s disease including: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.
In 2012, PBS interviewed Phil Galewitz of Kaiser Health News. At that time, he said Medicaid consumes 10% of the federal budget and about 25% of each State’s budget. In that regard, not much has changed. If a State wants to cut taxes, or expand other programs, the Medicaid program is an easy target for […]
In 2019, PBS broadcast a report noting that care for the elderly has become a multi-billion dollar industry, with about 29,000 residential care facilities operating across the country. But a new investigation by Reveal, from The Center for Investigative Reporting, finds that some of these facilities are profiting by exploiting caregivers, effectively paying them as […]
The following videos appear on YouTube and allow elders to tell their story in their own words.
April 20, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgia consumers that a number of sellers of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are making deceptive and misleading claims about the safety and effectiveness of their products. “When it comes to your health, cheaper is not always better,” cautions Attorney General Chris Carr. “We […]
EZ Elder Law is reposting a local announcement regarding the 6th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference. The Keynote speaker is Dr. Temple Grandin. An email address to get more information regarding the conference is in the image below.
We are reposting information regarding Justice in Aging’s Virtual Fundraiser and Awards program. More information is available on Justice in Aging’s website.
7th Annual Autism Conference & Expo ~ Lessons Learned ~ The 2021 Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia will be held online using Whova and Zoom. Wednesday May 12, 2021 Science & Research 12:45 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday May 13, 2021 Practice & Implementation 9:00 am – 4:45 pm http://ga-autismplan.com/autism-conference-and-expo-of-georgia/
The Veterans Health Administration has posted a video series called Gerofitexercise. https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gerofitexercise This seven episode series features different low-impact exercises designed to keep you healthy and fit. We’ve posted one below so you can check it out.
Also, Dr. Gary Small: The Formula for Successful Aging | Gary Small | TEDxUCLA Alzheimer’s Prevention Program The Benefits of Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease – Gary Small, MD | UCLAMDChat
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Video series provides viewers with practical tools you can use in a variety of settings to create a safe, comfortable environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver. To learn more about the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, visit https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/com. See entire training series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSdlEEZ00_Q5IrbR4_K3i1qFQ5-GxiIjD.
When is it time for day care or a nursing home?
For other Teepa Snow videos, see Positive Approach to Care
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This recipe looks good, but what I really love is remembering the coffee cakes my grandmother and Aunt Mary made when I was younger. Those were to die for! Allrecipe Coffee Cake
All parents, grandparents, guardians, and other family members of children with special needs are invited to take part in a parent-led Parent Support Group. • Children are welcome • Childcare is provided • Free Pizza Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
“With the memory of the pandemic’s toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief law is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people.” However, funding for the current bill is temporary, “raising concerns it will have just fleeting impact…” For the full story, […]
In California v. Texas, 21 Republican attorneys general claimed that Congress’ decision in 2017 as part of its tax cut bill to zero out the ACA’s monetary penalty on individuals for not obtaining health insurance made the entire law unconstitutional. The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon in a case that could eliminate health […]
Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am MT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Special Guest Speaker Mehmet Oz, MD, FACS Host of The Dr. Oz Show 10:15 am – 11:00 am The Importance of Relationships for People with Dementia and Their Family Members Robin A. Barry, Ph. […]
Hamilton Medical Center’s Anna Shaw Children’s Institute is hosting a 6 week workshop on Social Skills from April 12 through May 17, 2021. Space is limited if you are interested.
What to Expect During Your Annual Physical Dr. Holly Lynch Hamilton Physician Group-Murray Campus Click Here to Listen to the Health for Life Podcast Subscribe to receive new shows each week! You can also listen to the shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30am on: Mix 104.5 98.3 The Mountain News Talk 1340 News […]
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