Squidoo Lens on Cares

Dr. Conrad Maulfair, director of the Maulfair Medical Center in Topton, Pa., suggests that the reason Americans are turning to other forms of healing is twofold. “In general, Americans are becoming more distrustful of the medical establishment and are taking increasing responsibility for their own health. Specifically, they’re becoming less interested in treating symptoms of disease and more interested in treating the underlying causes. The availability of information on the Internet is increasing people’s awareness and encouraging them to explore all available options for wellness.”

The Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a widely used set of performance measures in the managed care industry, developed and maintained by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. HEDIS was designed to allow consumers to compare health plan performance to other plans and to national or regional benchmarks. Although not originally intended for trending, HEDIS results are increasingly used to track year-to-year performance. HEDIS is one component of NCQA’s accreditation process, although some plans submit HEDIS data without seeking accreditation. An incentive for many health plans to collect HEDIS data is a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirement that Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) submit Medicare HEDIS data in order to provide HMO services for Medicare enrollees under a program called Medicare Advantage. HEDIS was first released in 1993 as HEDIS 2.0. The latest version, HEDIS 2007, reports on data through 2006 and comprises more than 60 measures.

There are so many golfers mistakenly believe that when you get older you lose your power, speed, and your distance. Sure you are not going to drive the ball like you did at 25, but the decrease can be minimal, with the right approach.

So that leaves us with, what can the senior golfer do to increase their distance and improve their game?

Number one is fitness. All of us should improve our strength and flexibility. We can do this at home or we can go to a gym or health club. No you don’t need to start bench pressing 500 pounds or doing 500 push ups. You just need a moderate but consistent program.

You just need to do some light fitness training and build some extra strength and power. In the Body Golf Executive Fitness for Golfers, there are many simple exercises or you can go to your local fitness club and a fitness trainer will help you get started. Yoga is another great type of exercise, that provides stretching and improves flexibility. You should talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program and do not overdo it in the beginning

Elderly care or simply eldercare is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and Alzheimer’s care.   … Source - Wikipedia

 Senior Care Definitions

• Telephone Reassurance is provided by companies who offer regular, pre-scheduled calls to seniors who live alone as a routine safety check and to reduce loneliness.
• Companions provide in-home care and companionship for seniors who are capable of independent living. While companions do not provide medical care, they may perform household chores such as cooking and cleaning, and/or transportation and errands.
• Caregivers provide in-home care for seniors who are not capable of independent living but who want to remain in their own homes. Caregivers are generally not skilled medical professionals, but may have specialized certifications or training.
• Respite Care Providers provide short-term senior care in the temporary absence of the primary or family caregiver.
• Visiting Nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who provide in-home care, including medical care, rehabilitation, and hospice services. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is the best-known association for this type of caregivers.
• Assisted Living Facilities provide care for seniors who are not capable of independent living but do not require the intensive care of a nursing home. Residents of assisted living facilities receive the help they need while maintaining as much independence as possible.
• Nursing Homes provide care for seniors who require constant assistance and medical care. This term covers a wide range of options defined as providing 24/7, out-of-home care and monitoring by skilled medical professionals.
• Hospice Nurses provide in-home care and comfort for seniors who are terminally ill. These caregivers not only provide palliative care for the patient, but also lend practical and emotional support to family members.