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		<title>ERres 3.0 a useful tool, medicap apps for ER docs and nurses by m.delacruz</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview: ERres 3.0 is currently one of the most popular medical apps available in the app store. It was developed by Josh Mularella, an emergency medicine resident with his vision of putting emergency medicine in the palm of your hands. With an easy to use interface and a range of topics that are covered in this referencing application, it... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/erres-3-0-a-useful-tool-medicap-apps-for-er-docs-and-nurses-by-m-delacruz/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Critical USA, a great medical reference app for healthcare professionals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>m.delacruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Critical USA, a great medical reference app for healthcare professionals- March 21, 2012 -Article by M. DeLaCruz @ iLadies What is it? The Critical U.S.A app for the iPhone is an educational tool and reference guide created by The Barringer Group, which helps healthcare professional’s access vast amounts of knowledge through simple motions on their touch screens. It has made... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/critical-usa-a-great-medical-reference-app-for-healthcare-professionals/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>ROBOTS are taking over the Health Sector &#8220;Blue Collar Jobs&#8221; in the near future~</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the article at Wall Street Journal, thousands of &#8220;service&#8221; Robots are taking over the health care sector in the near future &#8212;taking over blue collar jobs running errands at a more efficient pace and cost effective measures for hospitals.  Watch this video provided by the Wallstreet Journal Technology News site. Robots Take Over&#8230;... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/lifestyle/health-and-beauty/robots-are-taking-over-the-health-sector-blue-collar-jobs-in-the-near-future/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Technology you can use to track your loved one&#8217;s health</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>M. Delacruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Technology has come a long way and for the better. What used to be strictly applied to doctors offices can now be used in the comfort of your own home. Here are a few worth taking a look at: Virtual Health Imagine your personal medical care literally at your fingertips. No more... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/other/technology-you-can-use-to-track-your-loved-ones-health/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skin cancer drug reverses Alzheimer&#8217;s in mice</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CNN) &#8211; Scientists say they &#8220;serendipitously&#8221; discovered that a drug used to treat a type of cancer quickly reversed Alzheimer&#8217;s disease in mice. &#8220;It&#8217;s really exciting,&#8221; said Maria Carrillo, senior director for medical and scientific relations for the Alzheimer&#8217;s Association. &#8220;They saw very positive and robust behavior effects in the mice.&#8221; In the study, researchers at... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/disease-info/skin-cancer-drug-reverses-alzheimers-in-mice/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Evolving Technology for Seniors is Underutilized</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of high-tech that we live in today, many older adults are getting on board to find better ways to interact with others, learn about the world around them, and stay engaged. Social networking tools like Facebook, as well as communication tools like Skype, are becoming more popular among the retirees in the... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/other/evolving-technology-for-seniors-is-underutilized/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Needing Elder Care When Family is Missing.&#8221;~ A touching video and news story today via KPBS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KPBS has provided a touching video and a great news segment today on seniors &#8220;Needing Elder Care When Family is Missing.&#8221; The sad reality is that there are many seniors who live alone and live below poverty level with no one to care for them. They have no spouse nor children who they can rely... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/other/needing-elder-care-when-family-is-missing-a-touching-video-and-news-story-today-via-kpbs/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Lesser-Known Supplements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Determining which supplements are best for your body and your circumstances can be difficult. Though many products claim to boost energy, control appetite, aid weight loss or support the immune system, several of the lesser-known products achieve the same results with more natural ingredients and fewer side effects. If you&#8217;re on the search for amazing... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/lesser-known-supplements/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What can a caregiver learn from Steve Job&#8217;s commencement speech ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight, I came across this beautiful article from agingcare.com regarding the relevance of Steve Job&#8217;s commencement speech to the caregivers of the elderly and the sick….. What can a caregiver learn from Steve Job&#8217;s commencement speech to the Stanford graduates in 2005 in Palo Alto, California?In one of the most poignant statements of the entire... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/what-can-a-caregiver-learn-from-steve-jobs-commencement-speech/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The advantage of a &#8220;FINGERTIP PULSE OXIMETER&#8221; for at-home patients.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[~The advantage of a &#8220;FINGERTIP PULSE OXIMETER&#8221; for At-Home patients~ DEFINITION: A pulse oximeter (saturometer) is a medical device that indirectly monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient&#8217;s blood . A finger mounted pulse oximeter takes measurement through the fingernail. It is often attached to a medical monitor so staff can see a patient&#8217;s oxygenation... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/healthcare/activities/the-advantage-of-a-fingertip-pulse-oximeter-for-at-home-patients/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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