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Prognosis Poor for Health Monitoring Technology
With my ombudsman hat on recently, I spent a morning doing an assessment of an assisted living facility. As is usually the case, the nurses showed us a thick patient chart book with handwritten status observations, penciled-in Xs tracking medication dosages and a yellow-highlighted list of discontinued drugs. The 24-hour log used by the aides showed their observations in longhand: “resident is complaining of pain…resident is combative today…resident ate 50% of lunch.” The nurse in charge expressed extreme distaste...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Gilbert Guide Videos: Using the Stairs
Get practical advice to help seniors with limited strength, stamina or mobility navigate up and down staircases safely. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer: Gilbert Guide, Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center, Marshall Hale Memorial Hospital and The San Francisco Regional Cancer Foundation do hereby disclaim any and all liability for any bodily injury, death or...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Gilbert Guide Videos: Bathroom Aids
For individuals who are older or undergoing rehabilitation using a bathroom can be quite taxing. Make it easier by learning ten easy ways to make a bathroom friendly with some minor modifications for seniors with limited strength, stamina or mobility.This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer: Gilbert Guide, Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center, Marshall Hale Memorial...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Gilbert Guide Videos: Kitchen Aids
For individuals who are older or undergoing rehabilitation using a kitchen or meal preparation can be difficult. Get nine essential tips to make the kitchen friendly for seniors with limited strength, stamina or mobility.This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer: Gilbert Guide, Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center, Marshall Hale Memorial Hospital and The San Francisco Regional...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Gilbert Guide Videos: Bedroom Aids
For individuals who are older or undergoing rehabilitation maneuvering around their bedroom can be difficult. Make it easier by learning five essential tips to make a bedroom friendly for seniors with limited strength, stamina or mobility. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer: Gilbert Guide, Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center, Marshall Hale Memorial Hospital and The...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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