Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
How to vet care facilities — and make a decision under pressure Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro What happens when an older adult leaves the hospital but still needs care? Generally, the person or their loved one has to choose among assisted memory care, skilled nursing (a facility that offers care from licensed nurses), home care, rehabilitation, or sub-acute care (which requires specialized tools or treatments).
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Category: Fundamentals In chronic stable exertional angina, verapamil acts by a combination of afterload reduction and a mild negative inotropic effect, plus reduction of exercise-induced tachycardia and coronary vasoconstriction.
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Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Get more out of your home by using it to pay for expenses Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro I’m in my late 50s, and I have retirement on my mind. I worry about whether I’m saving enough, whether I’ll outlive my savings. And I know I’m not alone. With people living longer and the ever-increasing cost of healthcare, these are not insignificant concerns.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Fact checked by Derick Wilder I t doesn’t matter if you’re working or retired, or whether your nest egg is big or small: A few simple steps today can strengthen your financial situation in the years to come. We spoke with two financial advisers on ways you can use your money now to build a sturdier financial future. 1. Track your income and expenses to develop a realistic budget The first and most important step is to track your cash flow and develop a workable budget, says Thrivent financial a
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
5 ways to avoid scammers and keep your money safe Fact checked by Derick Wilder I magine your phone rings, and your grandchild or another close relative tells you they’ve been in an accident, perhaps even arrested; they need financial help. They may hand the phone over to “their lawyer,” who emphasizes the situation’s urgency. Your relative will probably request secrecy.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Unpaid caregivers often shoulder a financial burden on top of everything else Fact checked by Shannon Sparks U npaid caregivers — spouses, parents, children, siblings, friends, neighbors, and more — make up the largest cohort of healthcare workers in the U.S. This may sound like hyperbole, but it’s true, says Amy Brennan, executive director of the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition.
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Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Broadcast journalist Ron Magers reflects on his decades in journalism — and what the future may hold Fact checked by Shannon Sparks For 51 years — and an estimated 24,990 newscasts — Ron Magers narrated life for television news watchers. He is quintessential Chicago broadcast media, having started here in 1981. Magers anchored the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on NBC and later ABC, and he still lives by the clock eight years into retirement.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Every issue, we ask our readers to share their insights on a specific topic. Read their thoughts, and then let us know yours, or watch for our next question in our weekly newsletter. Q: What are the best (or worst) steps you’ve taken to protect your finances? Optimize your finances by putting your money to work for you through investments. Streamline your budget by trimming unnecessary expenses.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
After a loved one’s death, the executor has many duties. Here are six questions to help you know what to expect. Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Acting as the executor for a friend or loved one’s estate is a serious responsibility. The role involves major time and resource commitments during what may be a very emotionally charged period. Here are six questions that get to the heart of the executor’s role.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
A guide to enrollment and supplemental coverage for health insurance after age 65 Fact checked by Derick Wilder Part of the beauty of turning 65 is you get to enroll in Medicare — no more worrying about staying employed to get health insurance or paying high rates for private coverage. However, figuring out Medicare leaves many feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.
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Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Finding ways to honor and connect with loved ones who have passed Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Oliver Brown Leopold had a robust life. As a teenager, he created apps for other students at Evanston Township High School and for the city’s fire department, where he had participated in their youth fire patrol program. During a gap year after high school, he worked in a local hospital’s emergency department and was training to become a paramedic.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Innovative care approaches for people with dementia Fact checked by Shannon Sparks As our population ages, the demand for specialized memory care is on the rise. About 2 in 3 Americans have some level of cognitive impairment by age 70. Women and men have a 37% and 24% risk respectively of dementia, and memory care clinics have emerged as vital resources.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Planning successfully for your future is all about keeping finances foremost in your mind. Everyone needs to stay on top of their money — to know what they’re spending on housing and other budget items, large and small, and how that affects long-term financial health. Here, five financial experts and senior care specialists share their insights on retirement and aging: how to ensure a secure retirement by building strong saving and investing habits early, and how to prepare for funding the ever-
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Nurse Staffing Standards New patient care standards in Medicare- and Medicaid-rated nursing homes will phase in over the next five years to give facilities time to ramp up staffing. The standards require facilities to provide a minimum of 3.48 hours per day of nursing care to all residents, including approximately 30 minutes per day by a registered nurse.
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In this ebook, you will learn about the 18 PHI indicators, the legal requirements and penalties surrounding PHI, and how your healthcare teams should securely exchange this data. Key takeaways from this ebook: Gain confidence in identifying PHI. Acquire practical implementation strategies for exchanging PHI within your organization. Emphasize the importance of using compliant communication tools within healthcare teams.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 6, 2024
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Chicago poet Gary Glazner founded the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project in 2003 to give people with dementia a way to express themselves. Since then, the organization has worked with more than 62,500 participants. “The workshops won’t change the progression of the disease, but they give participants moments of joy and happiness not only for themselves, but for their family, friends, and caregivers to connect to them,” Glazner says.
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