Friday, April 15, 2011
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Nursing Shortage Serious For Seniors:"There is a threat to the health of every older adult in the United States and Canada looming on the horizon. It is not a virus or new type of bacteria that is causing this threat. The threat to health is a result of the increasing shortage of nurses in both countries."
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Clinical Nursing Case Studies:
Nursing Home Rehabilitation Stay Proves Terminal. Was Quality of Care Given An Issue?
Lloyd v. County of Du Page, 707 NE.2d 1252 - IL (1999)
Summary: Nursing homes are frequently a patient's destination for rehabilitation following surgery. Common conditions fitting this bill include large bone fractures, hip replacements and stroke. Following these acute episodes, the patients are too unstable to go home and not "sick" enough to have their hospital stays reimbursed by insurance companies. The purpose of admission to a nursing home is to help the patient regain lost function, strength and health. In this case, the patient would remain in the Nursing Home till her death of complications.******************************************************
Elderly Patient Repeatedly Injured In Nursing Home "Accidents." Negligence, Coincidence or Abuse?
Brickey v. Concerned Care of Midwest Ince. 988 S.W. 2d 592 MO (1999)
Summary: As the elderly population continues to increase, more and more families are faced with the decision to place loved ones in nursing homes. When a family member is placed in a facility, a certain standard of care is expected. In this case, a resident was injured repeatedly while under their care. When the patient died a few days after being "dropped" the family sued.******************************************************
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Industry Organizations (commercial):
AgingInfoUSA:"Sue Salach-Cutler has worked in the geriatric healthcare field for close to 20 years and is the Author of "Along Comes Grandpa", a caregiving resource guide, and the novel "If I Walked in Her Shoes" (http://www.AlongComesGrandpa.com). As a National Speaker, Sue utilizes her personal and professional experiences to educate and empower professionals on the work/life affects of caregiving. ;As CEO of AgingInfoUSA she partners with companies to evaluate the cost of employee caregiving on their bottom line and implement cost effective solutions. Sue was the 2010 recipient of the YWCA Marguerite Henry Leadership Award for Communications/Technology and the Influential Women in Business Award from the Business Ledger and NAWBO. AgingInfoUSA received the 2010 Excellence in Business Award from the Business Ledger and was nominated for the Chicago Innovation Award."
651 S. Sutton Road - Suite 204
Streamwood, IL 60107
call: 847-630-0381
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Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/aginginfousa
http://www.aginginfousa.com/Categories: Care Givers, Facebook/, Geriatric Resources, Geriatric Nurses, LinkedIn, Long Term Care (LTC), Twitter, Youtube
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Assisted Living INFO - The Nationwide Assisted Living and Senior Living Retirement Community Directory:"Assisted Living INFO is your online guide for selecting an assisted living facility, retirement community, or other personal care facility anywhere in the United States."
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Nursing Home INFO - The Nationwide Nursing Home Directory:"Choosing the right nursing home is one of life's most challenging events. Nursing Home INFO is here to help you make the best choice."
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UK Nursing Homes Directory:"Searching for the right type of nursing home can be a traumatic experience. The quality of accommodation and care can vary significantly between each home and exploring the various options is often difficult. We understand that finding the right placement for your loved one is not an easy task, finding the right care can be a long and arduous process when time is at a premium. Each featured nursing home has a description, photographs and contact information enabling you to get further information and finally arrive at an informed decision."
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Associations, Government Resources:
American Association of Retired Persons, AARP:"AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country."
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.:"Questions & Answers When Looking For an Elder Law Attorney"
1604 North Country Club Road Tucson, Arizona 85716 520/881-4005 FAX 520/325-7925
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National Senior Citizens Law Center:"The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities."
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives:"The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) is committed to providing the highest quality representation and advocacy on behalf of persons who are seeking Social Security and Supplemental Security Income."
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Nursing Homes Quality Assurance (Report to Congress), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:"In 1996, about 1.6 million people received care in approximately 16,800 nursing homes across the United States. As the largest single payer for this care, the Federal government is responsible for ensuring: (1) that the health and safety of one of the nation's most vulnerable populations are protected; and (2) that expenditures are prudent. Nursing home care has improved compared to the poor conditions dramatized in scandals during the 1950s and 1960s. In spite of this improvement, some experts and the public continue to feel that the typical nursing home is terrible. Ongoing press reports of questionable practices reinforce a widespread negative perception of the quality of nursing home care and underscore the importance of the Federal government's responsibilities."
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21244-1850
CMS Telephone Numbers
Toll-Free: 877-267-2323
Local: 410-786-3000
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Social Security Online:
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Consumer Guide:
AHCA, The Looming Crisis: Meeting the Needs of an Aging Nation:
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SeniorSite.com™:"Is a warm and active Web Community for those of us who are 55 or over, young at heart and who want to stay ahead in our changing world!"
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Nursing Home Reform:
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform :"A non-profit information and advocacy organization for nursing home residents, their families and their friends."
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) 1610 Bush Street | San Francisco, CA 94109 | (800) 474-1116 (Consumers only, please) | (415) 474-5171
http://www.canhr.org/
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Illinois Nursing Home Resources:
Illinois Council on Long Term Care:"The Illinois Council on Long Term Care is an association of Nursing Home Professionals committed to quality residential healthcare in Illinois through a productive and responsible partnership between the private and public sectors. The Council operates as a resource for creative program development, the opportunity for continuing education and advanced professionalism, and a vehicle for increased public appreciation of the essential services provided by residential long term care programs."
http://www.nursinghome.org/index.htmlAtlanta Nursing Home Fined For Neglecting Resident Care (October 28, 1997):"The Illinois Department of Public Health has fined Bartmann Nursing Home and Sheltered Care Facility $10,000 for not properly assessing the medical conditions of residents or informing physicians of changes in their patients' conditions. The 87- bed intermediate and sheltered care facility is located at 2282 1275th Ave., Atlanta
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/press97/bartmann.htmMatoon Nursing Home Fined For Resident Death(September 12, 1997):"Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home has been fined $10,000 by the Illinois Department of Public Health for installing unsafe side rails, which resulted in the death of a 77- year-old resident. The 162-bed skilled care facility is located at 201 Lafayette Ave. E. in Mattoon.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/press97/odd.htmRockford Nursing Home Fined For Administering Incorrect Medication:"The Illinois Department of Public Health has fined St. Anne Center $10,000 for administering an incorrect prescription to a resident. The 179-bed skilled and intermediate care facility is located at 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford."
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/press97/stanne.htmCanton Nursing Home Disciplined For Neglecting Resident Needs:"The Illinois Department of Public Health has fined Renaissance Care Center of Canton $10,000 for failure to properly assess injuries to a 6-year-old resident after she fell from a chair. The 42-bed home for developmentally disabled under 22 years of age facility is located at 1675 E. Ash St."
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/press97/renais.htmTwo Chicago-Area Nursing Homes Fined:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/press97/spauld.htmChampaign Nursing Home Fined For Not Meeting Resident Care Needs:"The Illinois Department of Public Health has fined Care Center of Champaign $10,000 for failure to provide a resident, who died as a result of a blocked airway, with adequate nursing care. The 118-bed skilled care facility is located at 1915 S. Mattis St., Champaign."
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Michigan Nursing Home Resources:
Tendercare:"We appreciate your interest. Tendercare (Michigan) Inc. is a respected provider of long-term health care services. Tendercare offers a broad continuum of care including: skilled nursing services, assisted living centers, medical specialty units and acute and post acute rehabilitation centers. This site will provide an overview of information about Tendercare's history, mission statement, services, locations, employment opportunities and more. We hope that you find the site informative. In addition, this site also provides a number of related links to other sites that you may find helpful."
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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Resources:
Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging:"The mission of the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging, is to promote the interests of nonprofit organizations that primarily serve the elderly by providing housing, health care, and community services; to enhance our members' ability to provide quality services efficiently and effectively; and to represent our members through cooperative action."
http://www.panpha.org/November 24, 2004: Abuse and Neglect Among the Elderly:"According to CNN on July, 30 2001 Almost one in every three nursing homes in the U.S has been cited for an abuse or violation. There was a report prepared for the representative of California, Henry Waxman. This report found that over a two year period, (January 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001), that all violations had at least the potential to harm nursing home residents. There were over 3,800 abuses that had not been found until an actual complaint was filed."
http://www.thematuremarket.com/SeniorStrategic/dossier.php?numtxt=3484&idrb=5******************************************************
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Great Britain, United Kingdom
Castlebeck:"Castlebeck is a leading provider of specialist healthcare and rehabilitation services for adults with learning disabilities. Our service users are referred from across the UK predominantly via Social Workers or Psychiatrists. Our main customers include many NHS and Local Authorities. The Castlebeck website provides an insight to our broad range of services and facilities."
Castlebeck
1a Enterprise House,
Valley Street North,
Darlington,
Co. Durham
DL1 1GY
Tel: 01325 252001
Fax: 01325 252004
Email: info@castlebeck.com
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Popular drug for mild Alzheimer's largely a flop - Health - Alzheimer's Disease - msnbc.com
A drug frequently prescribed to treat people with mild Alzheimer's disease does not appear to be an effective therapy for many of these patients, according to a new study.
The results show the drug, memantine, is no better than a dummy pill when it comes to ameliorating disease symptoms, including the decline of mental abilities, the researchers say. There is also meager evidence that the drug works for patients with moderate Alzheimer's, the researchers say.
Memantine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat patients with moderate and severe Alzheimer's. However, physicians often prescribe it off-label to those with mild forms of the disease. About 19 percent of U.S. patients with mild Alzheimer's disease take the drug, the researchers say. The drug is intended to improve cognitive functions and make it easier for patients to perform daily activities.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Five new genes linked to Alzheimer's | ABS-CBN News | Latest Philippine Headlines, Breaking News, Video, Analysis, Features
Scientists said Sunday they had uncovered 5 genes linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, doubling the number of genetic variants known to favor the commonest form of dementia.
The findings, published in the journal Nature Genetics, may provide clues on the causes of this incurable and complex disease and help doctors predict who is most at risk, they said.
In the largest such studies to date, some 300 scientists in two consortia combed the genomes of 54,000 people -- some afflicted, others not -- to tease out the newly identified genetic variations.
The two projects started out independently but later swapped their data, enabling each group to confirm the overall findings.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Geriatric Care Managers, Management, Nursing Entrepreneurs, Nurse-Owned Businesses, Woman-Owned Enterprises
New! Lisa Ann Stern:"Personalized Home Health Care and Geriatric Care Management for Seniors in Palm Beach County, Florida. At Stern Nursing Services (SNS), my goal is to help clients achieve the best quality of life possible. I understand that one solution does not fit every situation so I take the time to actively listen and learn about each client's needs and preferences. This enables me to tailor a care program that maximizes the client's independence and dignity."
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Donna M. Post, RN, BSN, MBA / HCM, CLNC, LNCP-C , Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc., California Nurse Entrepreneurs, Legal Nurse Consultants:"Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting has over 24 years of experience clinically and administratively, in cardiac, adult and pediatric critical care, and dialysis. Our experience extends to both the inpatient and outpatient settings. MVLNC provides effective identification of practice standards, regulatory standards, adherence and/or deviations to these standards. Our background provides our clients the added benefit of understanding healthcare infrastructure, budgets, and healthcare labor issues. This extensive experience allows for identification of medical and nursing issues in any case that involves health, illness and injury. The clients we serve are attorneys, insurance companies, healthcare facilities and others. At Mid-Valley Legal Nurse Consulting, our goal is to provide our clients with cost-effective, efficient, review and analysis – providing you with winning services while critically defending your bottom-line.
2491 Alluvial #7
Clovis, Ca 93611
Phone: 559-294-7580 or 877-532-5676
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Gerry A. Kinjorski, BS, RN, CLNC, Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., Florida Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., is a legal nurse consulting firm that serves the patient-client and the attorney. If you have questions concerning negligence or medical-malpractice, personal injury or assault, toxic tort, worker's comp or any medical injury you may need Aidant."
7 So. Aurora Ave.
Clearwater, Florida (FL) 33765-3517
Phone number: 727-448-0455
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Lynne Ploetz, R.N., C., B.S.N., CCM, Minnesota Nursing Entrepreneurs, Care Management, Nurse Consultants, Consulting, Patient Advocacy
Adult Critical Care, Community Health, Geriatricshttp://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/ploetz
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Angela M Rowe, RN, LNC, GCM, Senior Care Solutions, Alabama Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Senior Care Solutions provides Geriatric Care Management Services to aging adults and their families in Central Alabama. Our goal is to help seniors and disabled individuals to obtain the assistance they need to maintain safety, dignity, and quality of life. Senior Care Solutions provides advocacy, evaluation, education, and support services to seniors in Alabama."
3049 Lansdowne Drive
Montgomery Alabama 36111
Phone number: 334-834-9483
Fax number: 214-279-6602
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Tricia West, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, LNC, P.J. West & Associates, California Legal Nurse Consultants:"PJWA has been doing medical legal consulting since 1980 in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, product liability, Medicare Fraud, Insurance billing Fraud and Risk Management for both the defense and plaintiff. Our goal is to provide you with ethical, timely and exceptional support services. We can make your job easier by assisting with the evaluation of cases for merit, conduct extensive medical legal research, review medical records and provide expert testimony in all specialty areas of nursing."
29715 Windsong Lane
Agoura Hills, CA 91301-4019
(818) 707-0051
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Advocare Geriatric Care Management:"Advocare RN's and Certified Medical Care Managers are your in-town, on-the-spot eyes & ears for elder loved ones in your your family or extended family. We are familiar with the physicians and medical facilities in South Florida, and know where to turn to get answers. With resources at our fingertips, we can help whether it's finding the best physicians for your loved ones and accompanying them to the doctor, arranging in-home care, or determining the appropriate short-term or long-term medical or assisted living facility."
Advocare, Inc.
Contact_person(s): Marty Seigel
2833 Oakbrook Dr Weston, FL, 33332
Phone number: 954-349-7585 Fax number: 954-349-8724 mseigel@caremanage.com
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Geriatric Care Managers: A Profile of an Emerging Profession, American Association of Retired Person (AARP):"Geriatric care management can be a valuable option for older persons and their families who can afford such services. Care management generally is defined as a service that assesses an individual's medical and social service needs, and then coordinates assistance from paid service providers and unpaid help from family and friends to enable persons with disabilities to live with as much independence as possible. From assessment of needs to advice on available resources, a well-trained care manager can help individuals to remain as independent as possible, to live in one's home with assistance, or to assess other living arrangements such as supportive housing or assisted living facilities."
American Association of Retired Person (AARP)
601 E. Street NW Washington, DC 20049
Call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)
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Connections, Inc.:"Connections, Inc., is a Geriatric Care Management service that provides expert services by trained and experienced professionals to assist elderly or disabled adults and their families with personal individualized care planning and solutions. When you are concerned about the well being of an aging family member or spouse, but due to distance, time constraints, or poor health you need someone professional to help, we can provide solutions. At times we could all use a helping hand, and you usually get better results with an expert."
Connections, Inc.
503 Tamiami Trail S., #106 Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 966-0555 ~ Hconnections@aol.com
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Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc.:"The Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc. (FGCMA), is a not-for-profit organization of practitioners whose goal is to advance the dignified care for the elderly and their families. FGCMA is dedicated to promoting the professional field of geriatric care management by training, assisting, regulating, educating, and supporting qualified members who provide a full range of services to the elderly, their families, and caregivers."
Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc.
9715 W. Broward Blvd., PMB 206 Plantation, FL 33321
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Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"We are the Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Members conduct their practices within the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. We are an association of private practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families. The association is committed to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of practice."
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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate."
1604 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
520-881-8008 520-325-7925 FAX
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Seniorcaremanagers.com:"Too often we hear of the elderly falling through the cracks of the very systems designed to help them. Ensuring proper health services and living assistance for an older adult often leaves the family lost in a maze of bureaucracies. These situations are often complicated because our loved ones live at a distance. Unfortunately, this creates stress and tension that prevents family members from enjoying their remaining time together."
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Geriatric Care Managers New England:"What does a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) do? GCMs are specialists in assisting older people and their families to plan for and implement ways to allow for the greatest degree of independence, safety and comfort. They meet with families, assess the client's needs, and develop a comprehensive plan with input from caregivers, professionals, and others. They then assist with any appointments, interviews, and other paperwork and make all preparations for needed in-home care or arrange for a transition to a facility. They review all options clearly and discuss them with the family. Once services are set up, they can monitor and coordinate them, and revise the plan if needed. This gives the family assurance that an objective, knowledgeable professional is available to maintain personal contact with the older person, caregivers and family."
198 Tremont Street PMB #336 Boston, MA 02116-4705
(617) 426-3533
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Western Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers:"The Western Chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers welcomes you to find out more about care managers and how they can help with care giving needs. If you are already working as a care manager and thinking about joining the Association, please go to the National site, www.caremanager.org to find out more information. We look forward to seeing you at one of our Chapter meetings."
GCM Western Region
1604 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
Phone: (520) 881-8008 - Fax: (520) 325-7925
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Geriatric Care Managers: Who Are They? What Do They Do? by Pearlbea Labier LCSW, Selfhelpmagazine.com:"Because it is a relatively new profession, people often ask what a geriatric care manager is, and what a geriatric care manager does. Briefly, a geriatric care manager is a professional who develops and implements a plan to assist elders and their families with all aspects of long-term care. The care manager should have a graduate degree in social work or nursing and be certified or licensed. Our culture has become transient. Families are often separated by many miles and many children find themselves juggling careers that are demanding, families, and the responsibility of caring for an aging parent. Ideally, it would be perfect to live in a society where our parents and our elderly could be cared for easily, where extended families were in close proximity, and where both family members were not working full time. The reality is that for most of us this is not the case. There are many older people who live alone, far from children and other relatives. Even for those who live near children, the fact remains that all family members may be working and may not be in a position to do all that is required. When older people begin to have trouble coping with their daily lives, they often cannot turn to family members for help, and often, even more importantly, they do not wish to burden those they love with their care. Under these circumstance a geriatric care manager can be very useful."
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What is a Geriatric Geriatric Care Manager? Seniormag.com:"Geriatric Geriatric Care Managers provide a variety of services for seniors and caregivers. A Geriatric Geriatric Care Manager generally provides a home assessment and then creates a senior care plan recommendation based on the interview. Of course, you are not obligated to implement any portion of the care plan, but at least you will have the necessary tools to understand many of the home dynamics that are often over-looked due to being emotionally close to the senior or living too far away."
http://www.seniormag.com/services/caremanager.htmNursingentrepreneurs.com is a networking and resource directory for Nurse-Owned businesses and nurses looking for an alternative to working at the bedside.
If you explore the site a bit, you'll find profiles of hundreds of nurse entrepreneurs around the country. We encourage you to browse around, find a business category you are interested in, then contact the nurse directly. We're available for questions as well. This website is Owned-Operated by Andrew Lopez, RN a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nurse.
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- Article Index:
- Eight Tips for Aspiring Healthcare Entrepreneurs by Megan Malugani, Monster.com:"You may dream about being your own boss, but are you really ready to take the plunge into healthcare entrepreneurship? Besides having a winning idea or service to offer, you must be self-motivated, persistent and energetic, say successful healthcare entrepreneurs. Faye Berger Mitchell, a nutritionist in private practice since 1988 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Thom Golden, a former emergency room nurse who founded Doctor Baby Proofer in 1986 in Dallas, offer eight tips to aspiring entrepreneurs:
http://allhealthcare.monster.com/benefits/articles/2298-8-tips-for-aspiring-healthcare-entrepreneurs
- How to Use Other People's Money for Your Business, By Matthew Lesko
- The New Power of Advertising, By Jay Conrad Levinson
The Story of the Hypnotic Writing Monkey, by Joe Vitale
- The Truth Must Be Told, Ted Nicholas
Interesting Reading For Nurse Entrepreneurs, Actual or Soon To Be:
Nurse Entrepreneurs: Tales of Nurses in Business:"This book is vey inspiring! Learn how 50 different nurses brought their vision to reality! Learn some great tips on starting your own business. Nurses don't have to just work at the bedside. Read this book and you will be thinking of how you can make your dream a reality!"
Own Your Own Corporation: Why the Rich Own Their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them:"Rich Dad's-"Own your Own Corporation" is a must read for anyone comtemplating a new business-or someone who already owns their own business. Garrett's direct yet simplistic explanations of the different business entities,the proper and best suited entity for your business-is followed by real-life scenarios which helps drive home the importance of corporate ownership in today's business world. Use Garrett's legal expertise to establish a successful, legally responsible and fiscally protected business...And understand the why's and how's of that ownership."
21 Success Secrets, Success Secret #4- "Do What You Love to Do." Get your FREE CD and find out the other 20 secrets of self-made millionaires.:"Order your FREE CD ($4.95 S&H) from Brian Tracy's acclaimed 21 Success Secrets series. Start with 21 Success Secrets of $elf-Made Millionaires - full of techniques practiced by all men and women who go from rags to riches in one generation. Brian Tracy is a noted success expert. He's trained over 2 million people in 23 countries how to achieve their financial goals faster than ever before."
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