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		<title>Pressure sore remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose Broyles</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pressure sores, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers are one of the leading causes of diminished quality life in patients, as well as a contributor to death if left untreated.  Depending on the stage of the ulcer (Stage 1,2,3, or 4) , it can sometimes require surgery or months of healing. There are... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/pressure-sore-remedies/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Simple safety precautions that can save your parents&#8217; lives</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; When you&#8217;re not living with your parents, you may worry about their safety in their home or apartment. There are lots of things you can do ahead of time to make their living environment as safe as possible. Taking these precautions will give you peace of mind when you&#8217;re away because you&#8217;ll have done... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/medical/safety/simple-safety-precautions-that-can-save-your-parents-lives/"> [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>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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		<title>Be Ready for Medical Emergencies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s often tough to discuss, but have you talked to your parents about preparing for medical emergencies? Medical alert systems have proven to be an affective way to prepare for these emergencies. One day your mom or dad may accidently fall or take the wrong medication. According to a recent study around 1 in 3 senior... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/medical/safety/be-ready-for-medical-emergencies/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Food Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josie Kopecky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image by sweenpole2001 via Flickr What is food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It is important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which does not affect the immune system, although some of the same signs may be present. What causes food... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/food-allergies/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Your Overmedicated Parent</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, a story was published on MSNBC about the effects of overmedication in older adults. Polypharmacy, as it is called, is the use of multiple medications.  Sometimes it&#8217;s a difficult condition to assess because doctors may attribute any abnormal or change in behavior as a normal effect of the illness the medications are used for. ... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/your-overmedicated-parent/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Falls and the Elderly</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After our mom&#8217;s 7th fall, she just stopped walking. It wasn&#8217;t because she broke anything, it was because she developed a fear of falling. According to the National Safety Council, one half of falls account for elderly deaths due to injuries sustained. 30% of women aged 65 and older will fall, and over 50% of... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/falls-and-the-elderly/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Cars, Hyperthermia and the Elderly</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard the news stories about children being left in hot cars. Tragically, many of these children die from hyperthermia. But children are not the only ones vulnerable to the harsh heat that can quickly rise in a car. The elderly, disabled and PETS are susceptible to heat stroke. This summer, a couple both suffering... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/hot-cars-and-the-elderly/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Elderly Drivers: How old is too old?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Newsdesk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest things we were ever faced with, was when it was deemed that our dad was no longer a safe driver. Losing the ability to drive signals a loss of independence, and makes life more difficult for a senior who is used to routine. When my dad suffered from his stroke 8... <a href="http://caring-for-mom-and-dad.info/caregiving/elderly-drivers-how-old-is-too-old/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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