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I wonder how many elderly people suffer from constipation in nursing homes and no one to help them,?

May 10th, 2012 admin

Question by livelife: I wonder how many elderly people suffer from constipation in nursing homes and no one to help them,?
……..some can’t even talk to say they haven’t had a bowel movement. Some homes chart it but some don’t, just do it the easy way. My question is do you think some of them die because of this and all the toxins they are building up?

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Answer by Kaliu3W
Nursing Home practices vary from home to home. Chronic constipation can be quite painful, and can lead to impaction. Most nursing home residents I had contact with were given regular medication daily of stool softeners to avoid this issue. I honestly don’t know if anyone has ever died from constipation, but I would venture to guess it would make someone very ill.
Some nursing homes are staffed with caring, dedicated workers who go out of their way to properly care for their residents. And of course there the others who do not. You could do a search on the web on chronic constipation and see if you can find a more detailed answer.

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What would be a good thesis statement on a paper about abuse in nursing homes?

May 10th, 2012 admin

Question by SD: What would be a good thesis statement on a paper about abuse in nursing homes?

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Answer by leon k
protecting the ones who can’t protect themselves

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Q&A: what state government agencys regulates or oversees assisted living homes in Minnesota?

May 5th, 2012 admin

Question by jack p: what state government agencys regulates or oversees assisted living homes in Minnesota?

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Answer by WATCH DOG
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Assisted Living/Housing with Services in Minnesota
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This information brief describes the regulation of assisted living in Minnesota and … or adjacent buildings in which clients rent or own distinct living units. ( Minn.

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/asstlvg.pdf

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Q&A: Where can I find demographic data for Aging in Place, Active Adult Communities, Nursing homes, and Assisted Li?

May 4th, 2012 admin

Question by : Where can I find demographic data for Aging in Place, Active Adult Communities, Nursing homes, and Assisted Li?
Can you help me find demographic data for Aging in Place, and Active Adult Communities-such as how many people (older generation based on 65-70;70-75 etc age group) prefer Aging in Place and Active Adult communities, or are living there; projection growth, etc? Which website should I go to?

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Answer by Lauren
Try searching Google for the term “senior citizen demographics” and other similar terms. There is a ton of information out there.

This study may also be of use to you:

http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Older-Adults-and-Social-Media.aspx

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Q&A: Does anyone know a home health care agency in chicago?

May 3rd, 2012 admin

Question by miss_divaof2006: Does anyone know a home health care agency in chicago?
i have been certified as a CNA for about 7 months and i cant seem 2 find a job!!! Plzzzzz help!

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Answer by fitzovich
I would check with some local hospitals for references and or perhaps a couple of doctors. This might not get you the answer but it might get you pointed in a direction that will get one for you.

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Can I apply for home health and be my father’s provider or caregiver and get paid for it?

May 3rd, 2012 admin

Question by delila_mcglothine: Can I apply for home health and be my father’s provider or caregiver and get paid for it?
I have been taking care of him for the past three years since he has his first stroke. He has been living with me for many of years. His memory is not the same. I got a letter from the doctor that his disablity is permanent and that I am his caregiver. I have been cooking, paying his bills, taking him to doctor’s appt., etc. I also have power of attorney as an alternative and my older brother is first. He wil start getting medicare on May 1, 2006. I tried to work but my hours got to long and I was not here to cook or make sure he took his medicine. So I left to be here for him to make sure that he had the right meals to eat. I am the one that is doing everything for him till now.

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Answer by Calina
Contact your local Social Service. Use the Yellow Pages to find the number.

They first need tp evaluate if he is eligible for in home care benefits.

If he does, yes, you can be listed as his caregiver.

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i work for a home health agency in texas,and wanting to know about their contract?

May 2nd, 2012 admin

Question by janice m: i work for a home health agency in texas,and wanting to know about their contract?
sometimes when i go to take care of a client they want to hire me to be their personal attendant,but the company contract says they can’t.if they did we both will be sued,also states that if i leave the company-i still can’t do it until after 6 months.is this legal,can people just put whatever they want on a contract oris their a limit to a contract?

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Answer by little78lucky
i have worked in home health in 3 different states and all my contract were like that..one state even said for 2 years after leaving i couldn’t work for the client on my own..not sure if it is legal or not but as it seems the common practice i would assume it is legal

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My family member is in an assisted living and has recenly mentioned to me that her bottom is sore. I would?

May 1st, 2012 admin

Question by Lynn H: My family member is in an assisted living and has recenly mentioned to me that her bottom is sore. I would?
lke to see for myself. I am her daughter power of attorney for health care and advocate. How should I approach the nursing staff as I want to check it out. Any suggestions??? Is this a common thing. This is all so new to me. We have to be there for our parents

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Answer by Babe
They are probably not turning her or giving her the clean up care that she needs this is very very common. You do not need to tip toe. You are paying for this and you need to demand it. Take no chit from them at all. Check on them often and report what you see.

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how much does a person make doing home health in alton IL?

April 30th, 2012 admin

Question by stacywoods78: how much does a person make doing home health in alton IL?

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Answer by ladyceclia
Most is .50 an hour plus some gas pay…Lady

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Question about minimum amount of senior classes?

April 30th, 2012 admin

Question by Olivia: Question about minimum amount of senior classes?
I just graduated 7th grade. My brother said to take summer school 8th grade and 9th grade in order to have an easy senior year. He told me I could be able to have just 2 hours of school a day in senior year. Is this true could I have just ONE HOUR of school a day? I am going to take Social Studies classes in summer school because I hate those. Why learn about the past when your living in the future.

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Answer by Marilyn M
Unless you really have difficulty in learning, I would think you’d prefer to have your summers free. If you have too little to do your senior year, you will be tempted to drop out and then you will miss all the fun senior activities.

As to your question about studying history. We need to study the past in order to avoid making the same mistake a second time. That probably makes no sense to an eighth grader, but time has proved it true.

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