Monday, February 08, 2010 #

Illinois Revokes Nursing Home's License

Lack of supervision of mentally ill patients along with admissions of convicted felons, placed seniors in two Chicago nursing homes at risk.

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Friday, February 05, 2010 #

January 2010 Unemployment at 9.7%: Caregiving Jobs Growing

Jobs in the health care sector increased from January 2009 to January 2010.

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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 #

Medicare Fraud: Spot It, Report It, Spread the Word

Learn more about Medicare fraud and how you can help stop it.

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Friday, January 29, 2010 #

Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Studies Benefit both Caregivers and Seniors

Clinical drug trials are available to both seniors and their caregivers and provide access to valuable medical evaluations and many times provide a monetary stipend for participation for both the senior and their caregiver.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010 #

Hospital Care - Protecting Your Loved Ones

Successfully navigating through the health care system requires skill.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 #

Caregiver Protection from Health-care Infections

More and more seniors are entering the hospital or a nursing home for rehab and coming home with a new infection, such as MRSA.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 #

$150 Research Opportunity for Nursing Assistants Funded by NIH

Participate in this research study by filling out an online survey and earn up to $150 for your time.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010 #

Caregiver Job Benefits

Professional senior caregivers qualify for certain benefits.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 #

Caregiver Training Includes Emotional Care

Successful caregivers continue to "care for the caregiver" to manage the stress of caregiving.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 #

C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Aide) Jobs

Explore becoming a certified nursing aide and learn about C.N.A. programs in your area.

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