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Detect Basement Floods Instantly & Easily
Welcome to the July 29th, 2009 edition of The Weekly Insider, our newsletter with quick updates on senior care tips, cool gadgets, new technology, and must-have services. July 29, 2009 Home Modification & Aging in...Read entire article »
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myHalo is the Guardian Angel Home Monitoring System for Seniors
Welcome to the January 14, 2009 edition of The Weekly Insider, our newsletter with quick updates on senior care tips, cool gadgets, new technology, and must-have services. January 14, 2009 myHalo is the Guardian...Read entire article »
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How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 1 of 2
One of the fears that both families and patients have when going home is: "What will happen in case of an emergency?" This section will help you prepare in advance, and feel confident that you...Read entire article »
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How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 2 of 2
When an emergency arises, you (principally the family members) can deal with it most effectively by following these three principles: 1. Stay calm 2. Determine the exact nature of the problem as best you can...Read entire article »
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Hospital Suitcase
The transition of going from a senior care facility or the home to a hospital doesn’t need to be stressful. Download Gilbert Guide’s Hospital Suitcase for a list of all the items to pack for...Read entire article »
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Face Sheet: Patient Information At-a-Glance
A face sheet is used by physicians, caregivers and care managers so that an individual’s health and medical requirements along with personal preferences are listed in an easy-to-use format. Download Gilbert Guide’s Face Sheet. ...Read entire article »
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How to Administer the Heimlich Maneuver for Choking
This is most often caused by a piece of food or other object lodged in the throat. The most effective action you can take is called the Heimlich Maneuver. It is simple to perform: 1....Read entire article »
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Emergency Situation: Difficulty Breathing
Although very frightening, shortness of breath often passes in a few minutes. The first thing to do, if you can, is sit up straight, so that your lungs can expand fully, loosen restrictive clothing such...Read entire article »
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Emergency Situation: Severe Bleeding
Severe bleeding is another emergency to be prepared for. In case of a deep cut, keep the area clean and apply pressure. Try applying ice in a pack or plastic baggie directly to the cut....Read entire article »
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Emergency Situation: Broken Bones or Falls
An accident or fall is the final emergency situation we will discuss here. You can deal with this crisis best by checking quickly to see if the patient seems to have broken any bones. The...Read entire article »
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Emergency Disaster Preparedness
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, at least 140 residents of long-term care facilities died—either in nursing homes or during botched evacuations. About 60 percent of nursing homes failed to evacuate successfully before the...Read entire article »
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