The Future Shape of Care

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[29/04/2013] Fraunhofer IAO is developing progressive solutions for care of the elderly as part of the Care 2020 joint research project. Project partners are currently examining indicators of success within the intensely competitive care-sector job market, and exploring ways to involve caregiving relatives.The Future Shape of Care - Read more

Improving Empathic Communication between Hospice Teams and Caregivers

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[15/04/2013] A new study authored by University of Kentucky researcher Elaine Wittenberg-Lyles shows that more empathic communication is needed between caregivers and hospice team members.Improving Empathic Communication between Hospice Teams and Caregivers - Read more

Dementia Care Costs among Highest of all Diseases

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[08/04/2013] The costs of caring for people with dementia in the U.S. are comparable to – if not greater than – those for heart disease and cancer, according to new estimates by researchers at the University of Michigan Health System and nonprofit RAND Corporation.Dementia Care Costs among Highest of all Diseases - Read more

Program Helps Health Care Workers Move past Tragedy

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[27/03/2013] Studies have shown that a new program that provides support and training at the University of Missouri Health Care System is helping health care workers get back on their feet after the sudden death of a patient and heal both mentally and physically. Program Helps Health Care Workers Move past Tragedy - Read more

Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand

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[20/03/2013] As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, the demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip the supply, according Timothy E. Quill, professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medical Humanities in the Center for Ethics, Humanities and Palliative Care at the University of Rochester Medical Center.Palliative Care: Other Providers May Help Meet Growing Demand - Read more

Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance

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[06/03/2013] Public reporting of how physicians and hospitals perform in quality of care measures leads to improved care for patients.Quality of Care Measures Improve Performance - Read more

Dementia Sufferers Benefit from GPS

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[25/02/2013] Localisation technology helps achieve an increased sense of security, freedom and quality of life for dementia patients...Dementia Sufferers Benefit from GPS - Read more

February 2013: Nutrition in Care

With increasing age the sense of taste decreases more and more, appetite dwindles. Hence, caregivers are challenged to guarantee a sufficient dietary intake anyway. Why this is not always so easy and what one should pay attention to, you will get to know in the Topic of the Month February: Nutrition in Care.February 2013: Nutrition in Care - Read more

Elderly: Ensuring a Successful Nutrition

Eating is supposed to be a pleasure. But for many older people, the daily food intake is increasingly becoming a torment. There are multiple reasons for this, but they are often not recognized until it already is too late. Thus it is the task of the nursing staff to provide a balanced diet.Elderly: Ensuring a Successful Nutrition - Read more