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Falls are the leading cause of preventable death in the home. The elderly
are most at risk, but babies and preschoolers are close behind them
in death and injury statistics. Those who suffer falls may find their
mobility—and independence—seriously restricted for the rest of their Read the rest of this entry »

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Monday, September 19, 2005

Bright spots
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Look closely, and you will see the bright spots in this day.
Give your attention, your thoughts and your efforts to those bright spots, and they will grow even brighter.
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September 15, 2005
Tod Rose, 404-463-2299
tsrose@dhr.state.ga.us

DHR CONTINUES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS
Strike Teams deployed; DFCS offices established as points of entry

ATLANTA (GA) – With the transition from American Red Cross service centers in Metro Atlanta, the Department of Human Resources (DHR), in coordination with the Governor’s office, has established the 14 metro Atlanta offices of the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) as points of entry for displaced persons and formed Strike Teams to assist those in more dire need of assistance. Read the rest of this entry »

By Val Brickates Kennedy, MarketWatch
Last Update: 4:37 PM ET Sept. 16, 2005

BOSTON (MarketWatch) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a debilitating digestive disease.
According to the company Friday, the FDA has approved the drug to treat moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in patients who have not responded well to other standard treatments.

J&J (JNJ: news, chart, profile) said Remicade can greatly reduce symptoms of the disease, with some patients even going into remission. The drug also allows patients to stop using corticosteroid drugs, a standard therapy for the disease which can cause serious side effects. Read the rest of this entry »

Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:40 PM ET
By Susan Heavey

BETHESDA, Md., Sept 14 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s experimental leukemia and lymphoma drug Arranon should be granted accelerated U.S. approval for children and adults, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

By ROBERT PEAR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 - The Bush administration announced on Friday that the basic Medicare premium would shoot up next year 13 percent, to $88.50 a month, mainly because of the increased use of doctors’ services. Read the rest of this entry »

By Peggy Peck , MedPage Today Staff Writer
Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Source News Article: MSNBC
MedPage Today Action Points

Tell women that digital mammography is a relatively new technology that is not available in all centers.
Advise women that some insurers may not pay for use of digital mammography.
Explain that the study found that both plain film and digital mammography were effective screening tools. Read the rest of this entry »

Moving Beyond Guilt:

Forgiveness and Acceptance

The best thing you can do as a caregiver is to move beyond all forms of guilt—to forgiveness and acceptance, both of yourself and the person you care for. Try to remove all the layers of negative emotion to get to the real love and care at the core of your relationship with this person. Provide the best care that you can—or ensure
that others provide it. Moving beyond guilt to forgiveness and acceptance will make you a happier
and more confident caregiver. Read the rest of this entry »

Reading about the latest medical breakthroughs, understanding recent research into aging and keeping up on the politics of elder care are all things that you can do to stay informed about the world around you—particularly as it relates to your role as a caregiver. Keeping abreast of changes in policies, procedures, recommendations, services and funding can help you in your quest to provide the best care possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Responsibilities can be divided according to a range of criteria. Here are a few of them:
Dividing responsibilities among family members is one way to approach the complex
demands of caregiving. Read the rest of this entry »

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Saturday, September 17, 2005

Quality of your thoughts
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With your thoughts you can open your eyes. What you see in front of you is a function of the thoughts you nourish inside of you. Read the rest of this entry »

Overview
Evaluating a new product is a daunting task. Rest assured that there is a patient lift solution for you.

Patient Lift Key Questions
Before you go further, use these questions to help you realize key facts about your situation. With these facts in mind, you can evaluate patient lift solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

Class 1 Recall: Faaborg Patient Lifts

Date Recall
Initiated: January 21, 2004
Product: Faaborg battery operated patient lift,
Person Lift PL, VL and Solution/Nordic Series.
Use: Patient lifts are mechanical sling-like devices used to lift and transport patients from one place to another, as from a bed to a wheelchair or bath. They are used in hospitals and nursing homes in the care of the elderly and handicapped persons.
Recalling Firm: Moving Solutions, Inc. Read the rest of this entry »

All the information you should know before investing in a patient lifter for your home.

As with most products these days, patient lifters have come a long way since the first mechanical lifts were introduced to the market more than 20 years ago. Read the rest of this entry »

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Thursday, September 15, 2005

Face life
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Fear is often much more destructive than that which is feared. Anxiety can often be far more harmful than those things about which you are anxious. Read the rest of this entry »