The older we get the more we need to protect ourselves from the ravages of aging which are not pretty. Adults who do not do enough muscle building and maintaining activity lose muscle tissue at the rate of 4 percent per decade until age 50 then the loss accelerates to 10 percent per decade. Along with the muscle tissue loss is the accompanying loss of bone strength as without strong muscles pulling on the bones they are attached to they have no...more
The Cost Of Nursing Homes By: Ingvar Grimsmo About the Author Ingvar is a consultant to attorneys specializing in nursing home asset protection and Medicaid planning. He writes about Medicaid and other senior issues. More info and contact:http://www.payingfornursinghome.com http://www.MedicaidWebsites.com http://www.EligibilityForMedicaid.com...more
Ozone Laundry Systems Save MoneyGrowing operational costs and lower occupancy rates in a struggling economy compelled managers at the Sheraton Hotel in Montreal, QC, to look for cost savings measures in their laundry services. When they decided to give the ozone laundry cleaning system of Airtrona Green Technologies an opportunity to reduce their bills, the results were surprising.The ozone laundry system installed by Airtrona actually reduced the hotel's laundry expenses by more than 70%. The hotel cut its detergent expenses in half and significantly reduced the amount of water needed to clean the hotel's linens. "We had been spending $120,000 a year," said Daniel Verner, Director of Finance, at Le Centre Sheraton. We cut that budget in half because of the Airtrona ozone system. we're not just saving money with lower detergent and water bills, we're helping the environment too."Ozone is a strong natural oxidizer and disinfectant. It kills microbes much faster than weaker oxidizers like chlorine - up to 3,000 times faster. In a laundry application, the ozone is...more
VisionshopstersPh : 91-22-40583020Emailid: marketing@visionshopsters.comWebsite : www.visionshopsters.comVision Shopsters: Long Term Care Market: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Hospice Care, and Assisted Living By: Visionshopsters About the Author ...more
Whether you want to arrange for long-term live in carers or want to just test out their services to see how comfortable you and your loved ones are with the arrangement, there is a live in carer that is best suited to the personal and medical needs of the patient. They will have the training, patience, and respect for your loved one that will not...more
A nursing home is a residence option for senior citizens who do not require full hospitalization but cannot be cared for at home. The majority of nursing homes offer skilled elder care services 24 hours a day. A nursing home is often a very good choice for senior citizens who require personal and medical care. There are two types of nursing homes:Hospital-like: These are nursing homes that are set up like hospitals. Caregivers give medical care and therapy, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy. there is a nurses station on every floor. A room holds one or two residents, and many nursing homes allow couples to share a room.Household-like: These are designed to feel more like a home, and daily routines are usually not fixed. The staff and residents work as a team to create a neighborhood-like environment. These residences often include community kitchens open to residents and decorations to make it feel like home. Some Nursing Homes employ visiting doctors who see residents on site, whereas others arrange for residents to visit doctors offices. Certain nursing homes have separate areas referred to as Special Care Units for senior citizens with dementia. Considering...more
Most of us would like to live our life strong, fit and with energy. Not just for the sake of our outward appearance but so we can feel better, function better and live longer.Unfortunately many of us also fall prey to mental obstacles that prevent us...more
As experts in the retirement home industry at Comfort Life magazine and website, we still hear many people refer to and searching for "nursing homes." Of course, we also hear people using other colloquialisms like "old folks home" and even more...more
Cases of patients suffering permanent serious side effects of Reglan use are now under review with attorneys all over the U.S. Law firms all over the U.S. are open to representing clients who believe they have suffered irreversible neurological...more
• Take 2 or 3 showers/baths a week with warm, not hot, water • Use soap made for dry skin • Apply lotion immediately after drying skin to lock in moisture • Drink liquids • Use a humidifier during winter months and in dry climates• Avoid...more
A recent survey of nursing homes throughout the United States showed that Landon Medical products are the trusted choice. Nine out of ten nurses chose to carry a Landon Medical pulse ox, because of their durability, accuracy, portability, and...more