Read Top Medical > Geriatrics Headlines and Articles from http://medicalprnews.com en-us http://medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/9/stanford-whos-who-names-wendy-stringer-as-an-executive-of-the-year-169032.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Wendy Stringer has been named as an Executive of the Year by Stanford Who's Who as a result of her phenomenal professional career. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/09/walkup-law-office-says-the-depuy-asr-hip-implant-cup-failed-long-before-expected-and-advertised-168537.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT After hundreds of reports of failure and loosening of the ASR cup, as well as warnings from leading physicians, and a growing number of lawsuits, DePuy finally decided to recall its defective ASR acetabular cup on August 26, 2010. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/09/the-step-see-will-help-hundreds-of-thousands-avoid-injury-or-worse-168303.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Step and See is a unique device that helps those who use a walker, allowing them to move around in the dark without getting hurt or potentially sustaining a fatal injury. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/09/estate-planning-basics-for-aging-and-infirm-parents-in-florida-168121.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Learn more about how Florida families can help elderly loved ones with estate planning decisions. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/09/activitypro-recreation-software-for-long-term-care-goes-online-168087.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Silver Meridian has introduced a web-based version their ActivityPro software available September 1st to Nursing Homes across North America. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/mary-kilgannondugan-msw-celebrated-for-20-years-dedication-to-psychotherapy-167738.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Kilgannon-Dugan named Professional of the Year http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/jennifer-holland-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-167758.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jennifer Holland serves on the California State Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/william-m-goldshine-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-167866.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT William M. Goldshine is in charge of operations management http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/janet-jones-honored-for-accomplishments-in-nursing-167891.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Janet Jones celebrates over 25 years in nursing management and wound care http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/yolanda-hastingsfrontino-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-167900.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Yolanda Hastings-Frontino has fulfilled her lifelong desire to partake in the rehabilitation field http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/dr-elizabeth-d-carlson-recognized-for-excellence-in-nursing-167901.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Elizabeth D. Carlson is a member of the American Public Health Association http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/depuy-asr-hip-recall-announced-long-after-reports-of-high-revision-rates-and-metal-ion-release-in-patients-depuy-asr-hip-lawyers-offer-free-claim-evaluations-for-patients-nationwide-167703.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The DePuy ASR hip recall is a hip recall that hip replacement patients should review to see if they are affected and to determine if they qualify to file hip replacement lawsuits and medical monitoring. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/walkup-melodia-kelly-schoenberger-files-defective-hip-lawsuits-against-depuy-orthopaedics-167791.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Patients who underwent a DePuy ASR hip replacement and who are now suffering symptoms should talk to an attorney and understand their legal rights to compensation. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/new-klas-report-examines-getting-your-moneys-worth-with-acute-care-emr-systems-167415.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Healthcare providers share recent EMR purchase experiences, the value received from the purchase and how well vendor solutions meet their needs. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/inc-magazine-names-wellmed-among-most-successful-private-companies-for-2nd-year-167070.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diversified healthcare company also makes Top 100 listing of companies with highest revenue growth, overall dollar growth in past three years http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/suzanne-marie-kidney-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-educational-audiology-167166.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Suzanne Marie Kidney facilitates learning for the hearing-impaired http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/integration-and-functionality-drive-ris-decisions-166728.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT New KLAS report explores the pros and cons and new energy of acute care, community and ambulatory RIS systems. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/roger-t-pace-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-166280.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roger T. Pace specializes in healthcare management http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/professor-patricia-j-precin-recognized-for-excellence-in-education-166096.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Professor Patricia J. Precin has written seven books (three in press) http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/searching-for-signs-of-nursing-home-abuse-or-neglect-165121.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT We trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes misplaced. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/rias-employees-hit-the-fashion-runway-for-macmillam-165004.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT RIAS employees taking to the catwalk for Macmillan Cancer Support; free event at Castlepoint Shopping Centre on Saturday, 14 August. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/katherine-l-sterner-rn-msn-fnp-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-healthcare-165280.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Katherine L. Sterner is Cambridge Publishing's Professional of the Year for 2009/2010 http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/deaconess-associations-foundation-seeks-solutions-to-meet-needs-of-aging-adult-population-165162.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Deaconess Associations Foundation invites nominations for a $25,000 award to be given to an organization that successfully enriches the quality of life for older adults through innovation. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/incredible-ceo-is-installed-in-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-164837.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Mary Hepburn-O'Shea to the ranks of premier professionals as a result of her remarkable work in the field of Residential Care. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/kenneth-rohrs-recognized-for-commitment-to-healthcare-support-services-165031.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kenneth Rohrs proud to lend two decades of expertise to Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/tanya-m-emmart-rn-wcc-honored-among-leading-nursing-professionals-165062.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Registered nurse Tanya M. Emmart named Professional of the Year representing In-Home Healthcare http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/switching-erp-vendors-may-not-be-the-answer-165102.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT All ERP products fall short of the KLAS health care technology average. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/ciena-healthcares-courtney-manor-receives-health-care-association-of-michigan-facility-of-excellence-award-164611.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT This award is the highest honor for a facility given out by the Health Care Association of Michigan. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/long-island-funeral-home-the-branch-was-founded-by-john-vigliantes-greatgrandfather-an-italian-immigrant-in-brooklyn-in-1900-164267.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Vigliante's father, Henry, bought The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown in 1974. He is still involved in the business, but John, 33, is now the manager. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/signs-of-elder-neglect-164083.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT If you have a loved one currently residing in a nursing home, you need to be familiar with signs of elder neglect so that you can make sure they are getting the care they deserve. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/8/spectacular-ceo-earns-residency-in-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-163876.htm Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Peter J. Bell has been accepted among the ranks of leading professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his exceptional effort in the Healthcare Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/08/1st-class-medical-oxygen-concentrator-division-sets-industry-standard-by-establishing-the-first-consistent-sales-approach-to-selling-oxygen-concentrators-to-oxygen-therapy-patients-162689.htm Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT 1st Class Medical, a leader in respiratory oxygen equipment, puts the patient before profits. The company's new policies and procedures save oxygen therapy patients time and money. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/hhs-concludes-that-urgent-attention-must-be-paid-to-medical-error-rate-163535.htm Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The annual National Healthcare Quality Report addresses persistent gaps in health care quality and access, especially for minorities and the poor. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/magnificent-manager-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-163470.htm Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Mrs. Robyn M. Humphreys to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of her remarkable work in the Healthcare Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/ottawa-cosmetic-dentist-improves-practice-efficiency-with-professional-website-163545.htm Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Leading cosmetic dentist in Ottawa launches brand new practice website to enhance the quality and level of care she can offer her patients. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/tragic-case-of-abuse-serves-as-reminder-to-be-vigilant-163330.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home abuse often sounds like a scene from a movie or a tale of folklore, but for many families it is a sad reality. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/skin-conditions-as-a-result-of-nursing-home-abuseneglect-163231.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys can fight for your loved one's rights and hold the guilty parties responsible by making them pay (literally). http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/dr-chalmers-brings-fishy-experience-to-cambridge-whos-who-163001.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Omega-3 specialist Dr. Chalmers founded companies manufacturing fish oil products http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/jasjeet-miglaninayar-md-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-162586.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jasjeet Miglani-Nayar, MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/illinois-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect-claims-162614.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home residents have rights. Learn more about how the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects vulnerable individuals from neglect and abuse. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/elder-abuse-in-new-jersey-162238.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When people consider elder abuse they often think of strangers taking advantage of or physically harming the elderly. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/exceptional-ceo-joins-the-stanford-whos-who-community-162166.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Leonard Payne has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his remarkable work in human services. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/incredible-nurse-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-161935.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Marsha Scott-Rider to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of her remarkable work in the Healthcare Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/the-rise-of-the-new-oap-the-older-active-protester-161705.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Almost 8 million over-50s more politically active than ever. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/7/judith-m-allen-rn-ms-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-healthcare-administration-161676.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Judith M. Allen brings Army nursing experience to VistaCare http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/in-homecare-bestofbreed-trumps-enterprise-161773.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Homecare-focused vendors deliver the market's top three systems. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/new-study-may-show-elderly-as-less-of-an-auto-insurance-risk-161806.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Contrary to popular belief, elderly less likely to be in fatal car crash. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/home-health-mates-inctampa-florida-awarded-accreditation-from-the-joint-commission-161420.htm Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bruce Muenter, President/Owner, says Joint Commission accreditation shows that "we make a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. " http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/floridas-efforts-to-combat-pedestrian-and-bicyclist-fatalities-161327.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A 2009 report by Transportation for America (T4A) cites the Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville metro areas as the most dangerous cities for walking. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_geriatrics_articles/2010/07/with-rememberpillscom-you-will-never-forget-to-take-your-pills-again-161146.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT RememberPills.com is an Internet-based 'take your pill' reminder alert system. Now there's a way to remind yourself when it's time to take your pills, or time to give your loved one their pills.