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10/27/2009
This is a sincere talk about innocence and what it means to slowly lose some, if not all, of what we cherish most in life. Will I lose my memories just as my grandparents did or is the journey that we take when we start becoming innocent again a whole new grand adventure? I simply don’t know and probably won’t be able to tell anyone when I find out either, but I’ll try anyway. Peace. One caveat - I am aware of the misspelling of German in the video. My mistake. It was just a typo.
10/26/2009
Observational pain assessment scales for people with dementia: a review, Christine While, Angus Jocelyn , British Journal of Community Nursing, Vol. 14, Iss. 10 , 02 Oct 2009, pp 438 – 442 Abstract: Dementia may alter the experience of pain and the ability to communicate it; this will, in turn, result in poor pain detection and inadequate treatment. The aim of this literature review is to identify the observational pain scales that have clinical utility and feasibility for use with people living with dementia in the community by district nurses in their daily practice.
10/26/2009
There has been plenty of debate as to whether or not cell phones have holistically upgraded our lives. And although this gadget has contributed significantly to our existence and industries, their negative impact still manages to negate their constructive qualities. There were about 304.7 million cell phone units sold last year alone. Add that to the statistics of previous years and you’d be dumbfounded with the results. There are more than 203 million cell phone users in the United States alone.
10/26/2009
I have heard a frequent phrase throughout my decades working with seniors. I promised I wouldn’t put my parents in a nursing home. Angil Tarach Alzheimer’s Reading Room The decision to keep a parent home or place them in a facility is never an easy choice, and is usually contemplated for a long time. The horror stories we’ve all heard about nursing homes can make anyone cringe. So how do you decide what is best for you loved one, especially when a parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia? Many things must be taken into consideration.
10/25/2009
By Casey WigWire Our current culture is fixated on health, youth and longevity. New ways to turn back the hands of time are spoken about everyday. Everyone wants a healthier, better body and wants to slow down the aging process and feel better about themselves. However, all of these wants can sometimes be tall orders when you are also living a busy life, meeting demands and watching your budget. If you are reading this article, you have probably searched for ways to do all of this affordably and you have probably been left disappointed.
10/25/2009
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