Aging at Home – Concord Technologies

Chronic Mental Problems

admin — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 03:58:33 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”According to the World Health Organization, over 15 percent of adults over the age of 60 suffer from a mental disorder. A common mental disorder among seniors is depression, occurring in seven percent of the elderly population. Unfortunately, this mental disorder is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. “][tm_spacer size=”lg:50”][vc_column_text]

It is hard to talk about a middle ground for something that is a fundamental right.
― Teri Reynolds,

[/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Chronic Mental Issues”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”Older adults account for over 18 percent of suicides deaths in the United States. Because depression can be a side effect of chronic health conditions, managing those conditions help. Additionally, promoting a lifestyle of healthy living such as betterment of living conditions and social support from family, friends or support groups can help treat depression. (Source: vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu)”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Fills%20visit%20dead%20space.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Exposes%20the%20hidden%20agenda.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Respects%20the%20parent%E2%80%99s%20opinion.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Gives%20me%20alternative%20ideas.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Clinical%20interview%20questions%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Planning%20a%20medical%20scheme%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Elderly Health Issues

admin — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 03:46:24 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”According to the National Council on Aging, about 92 percent of seniors have at least one chronic disease and 77 percent have at least two. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes are among the most common and costly chronic health conditions causing two-thirds of deaths each year.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][vc_column_text]

Everyone should have health insurance? I say everyone should have health care. I’m not selling insurance.
― Dennis Kucinich

[/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Elderly Health Issues”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”Cognitive health is focused on a person’s ability to think, learn and remember. The most common cognitive health issue facing the elderly is dementia, the loss of those cognitive functions. Approximately 47.5 million people worldwide have dementia—a number that is predicted to nearly triple in size by 2050. (Source: vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu)”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Fills%20visit%20dead%20space.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Exposes%20the%20hidden%20agenda.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Respects%20the%20parent%E2%80%99s%20opinion.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Gives%20me%20alternative%20ideas.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Clinical%20interview%20questions.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Planning%20a%20medical%20scheme.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Better Caregiver Education

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:28:43 +0000

[vc_row][vc_column][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”As value-based care initiatives slowly shift the focus of the business of healthcare from “transactions” to sustainable health processes, regulatory bodies have been issuing guidelines at a frenzied pace. Growing research on caregiver influence on patient compliance and legislation have physician and healthcare vendors looking for ways to reach these new stakeholders.”][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][vc_column_text]

The road to health is paved with good intestines!
― Sherry A. Rogers

[/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:50″][tm_heading tag=”h4″ custom_google_font=”” text=”Better Caregiver Education”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” text=”To maximize the impact of care post-discharge, 30 states have elected to take part in the CARE Act (Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable), which requires providers to 1) record the family caregiver’s name on the patient’s medical record, 2) inform the family caregiver when the patient is to be discharged, and 3) provide the family caregiver an education on the medical tasks to be performed on the patient at home. (Source: www.thewellnessnetwork.net)”][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_list list_style=”check” columns=”xs:1;lg:1″ items=”%5B%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Fills%20visit%20dead%20space.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Exposes%20the%20hidden%20agenda.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Respects%20the%20parent%E2%80%99s%20opinion.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Gives%20me%20alternative%20ideas.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Clinical%20interview%20questions.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%2C%7B%22item_title%22%3A%22Planning%20a%20medical%20scheme.%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22ion-checkmark-round%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][/vc_row]