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Stairlift Recycling
Stairlift Recycling: The Stairlift Recycling Scheme was pioneered by Major Adaptations Ltd. The recycling scheme for stairlifts donates all income derived from the broking of recycled stairlifts to the Respite for Carers Fund.
Stanton Lawson | Senior Care: Watch for Medication Mistake
Stanton Lawson | LinkedIn:
sequoiaseniorsolutionsblog.com
Have you ever been given wrong medication from the pharmacy?
It happens to seniors at home more than you think it does.
Pharmacy mistakes happen one out of five times.
A study in Auburn University in Alabama of 100 community pharmacies found blunders in one out of every five prescriptions. Common errors include incorrectly transferring the doctor’s instructions onto the label—like leaving out “Take before dinner” on a diabetes drug—or mistaking one drug for another with a similar look or name. Other times the pharmacist got the dosage wrong or the customer got someone else’s prescription.
How can you protect yourself?
Companion Care for Seniors and Specialized Care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease, Diabetes, or Arthritis
Serving Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties
sequoiaseniorsolutionsblog.com
Have you ever been given wrong medication from the pharmacy?
It happens to seniors at home more than you think it does.
Pharmacy mistakes happen one out of five times.
A study in Auburn University in Alabama of 100 community pharmacies found blunders in one out of every five prescriptions. Common errors include incorrectly transferring the doctor’s instructions onto the label—like leaving out “Take before dinner” on a diabetes drug—or mistaking one drug for another with a similar look or name. Other times the pharmacist got the dosage wrong or the customer got someone else’s prescription.
How can you protect yourself?
- Drug counseling at the pharmacy counter caught 89% of errors, another study showed. These problems were corrected before the customer even left the store. If you take the time to review the medications with the pharmacist, check the dosage and review what the doctor says this can be a big help, especially if this is a new medicine.
- If you are refilling a prescription, open the container in the store to make sure it is what you are used to taking. Medications can look different from one refill to the next; the pharmacy may have switched to a generic that is a different color or shape. When you look at the pills, you have the right to ask about the change and if this is still the right medication for your condition.
Companion Care for Seniors and Specialized Care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease, Diabetes, or Arthritis
Serving Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties
Massachusetts Passes LTC Regulations
The Mass legislature passed and enacted Bill 3947 to establish quality of care regulations for Alzheimer patients in nursing homes. Thanks to the thousands of calls, e-mails and postcards signed by all our
Alzheimer advocates, the bill has been sent to Governor Patrick for signing! Thank you all! To learn more about advocacy in MA, contact Jennifer Carter and in NH, contact Heather Carroll.
Alzheimer advocates, the bill has been sent to Governor Patrick for signing! Thank you all! To learn more about advocacy in MA, contact Jennifer Carter and in NH, contact Heather Carroll.
Where to start
Alzheimer's Compendium http://tinyurl.com/cunmmvz Provides expert data:
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Eating and Drinking (1)
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Sleep Disturbances (1)
Sundowning (1)
Taking Medicine (1)
Travel (1)
First Steps (6)
Getting Diagnosed (5)
The Diagnosis Process (1)
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Avenidas - About
Avenidas - About
At Avenidas, we seek to create a community that supports and celebrates older adults. We provide a wide range of support options, information, and services that enable people to stay active, maintain their independence, help their aging parents, or care for a spouse. Our innovative programs and compassionate staff—paid and volunteer—help enrich the lives of more than 6,500 mature adults and their families each year.
A community-based nonprofit organization, Avenidas serves the San Francisco Bay Area mid-Peninsula communities of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside, and Mountain View. Facilities include:
Avenidas
450 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA
Avenidas Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
270 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA
(650) 289-5499
At Avenidas, we seek to create a community that supports and celebrates older adults. We provide a wide range of support options, information, and services that enable people to stay active, maintain their independence, help their aging parents, or care for a spouse. Our innovative programs and compassionate staff—paid and volunteer—help enrich the lives of more than 6,500 mature adults and their families each year.
A community-based nonprofit organization, Avenidas serves the San Francisco Bay Area mid-Peninsula communities of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside, and Mountain View. Facilities include:
Avenidas
450 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA
Traveling with Alzheimer’s Disease
Special Occasions and Special Challenges
http://www.avenidas.org/assets/pdf/caregivernews.pdf?utm_source=July+2012+Caregiver+Newsletter&utm_campaign=Caregiver+News&utm_medium=emailAvenidas Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
270 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA
(650) 289-5499
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Save that old cell phone to call for help/911
Back in December 1997, all cellular telephones rule changes required call phone devices to have carrier network access to make unlimited FREE 911 calls.
So if you have an cell phone and no account you can still call 911
You MUST Keep your battery charged!
Calling 911n is simple
Turn on/Power up the phone.
Dial 911.
Press send and you will be connected immediately with the emergency dispatcher for 911.
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I had heard of this but just Googled to see if it is true.
I have a couple of old cell phones that I dropped the phone service.
Now I am going to charge them up in case our regular phone service is out.
You can buy 911 only cell phones but they are expensive. Yes they have one button like an medalert buton.
. That old cell phone could be a life line.
So if you have an cell phone and no account you can still call 911
You MUST Keep your battery charged!
Calling 911n is simple
Turn on/Power up the phone.
Dial 911.
Press send and you will be connected immediately with the emergency dispatcher for 911.
==
I had heard of this but just Googled to see if it is true.
I have a couple of old cell phones that I dropped the phone service.
Now I am going to charge them up in case our regular phone service is out.
You can buy 911 only cell phones but they are expensive. Yes they have one button like an medalert buton.
. That old cell phone could be a life line.
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