Eagleview West

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Technology for Aging includes everything from wheelchairs to the more "techy" devices such as body-worn fall detection devices and interactive monitoring systems. Choosing the right technology can be overwhelming. Performing research about the desired item is essential to making appropriate and cost-effective choices. Techonology can make life easier and safer and keep us all connected.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today unveiled the first-ever "National Plan To Address Alzheimer's Disease," as mandated by the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA).

This is a huge step for our nation especially with our changing demographics and need for evidenced-based standards.

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The comprehensive plan calls for the prevention and effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease by 2025 and lays out strategies related to awareness and education, clinical care standards, long-term care and supportive services for family caregivers, and up-to-date training of healthcare professionals.

Monday, May 7, 2012

It is no surprise the most common theme which came out of the 30th annual Montana Gerontology Society conference is...the need for better planning! The theme was wrapped around baby boomers-trends, alternatives, & expectations.
We had a wonderful keynote speaker Elaine Sanchez from Salem, Oregon. She brought the stage to life through her story telling about her late mother's caregiving. She shared caregiver survival tips that I have already begun to incorporate into my practice. You can learn more and purchase her book by going to: www.ElaineKSanchez.com

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Next on the agenda: Project Baby Boomers! Just arrived in Bozeman, Montana for the annual conference of the Montana Gerontology Society. This 30th annual conference is geared for members and colleagues to share their expertise in the field of aging. The conference title is "Project Baby Boomers: Trends, Alternatives, & Expectations." Feels like we've been talking about the baby boomers for a decade already! Most of us know the trends-70 million people age 65 and older, people living longer with chronic conditions and disability-but what about expectations? Health care professionals agree the expectations are high. The alternatives are more elusive-the delivery of services, the costs, end-of-life care, self-responsibility and enhanced care planning. Stay tuned for feedback from the 2012 MGS conference!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Take the Long-Term Care poll

Are you worried about long-term care?
Should you be? What's all the fuss, anyway?
Take the poll & tell Eagleview West what your concerns are, if any, about long-term care!
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