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The California state pharmacy board voted last month to require all drug labels to be set in 10-point font to enhance readability. Texas is the only other state that has such guidelines.
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Apple recently released an article “iPhone provides vital link to medical records.†This article not only represents, but demonstrates how technology and patient care can and should work together. Below is a quote from the article.
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Chances are you’ve gradually fallen into the role of caregiver for a loved one as their health deteriorates. You probably didn’t realize it was happening at first, but little-by-little you found yourself doing more and more and at some point said to yourself, “I’m not trained for this. I feel overwhelmed and inadequate.”
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Caregiver Juneita Johari recommends that caregivers learn to decipher doctor speak, start a file, and take notes when caring for an elderly or ill loved one.
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The senior population in the U.S. will increase by 36% in the next 10 years (by 2020). Further, the first wave of baby boomers is just beginning to reach age 65 (Brookings Institution, Metropolitan Policy Program, Getting Current: Recent Demographic Trends in Metropolitan America [2009]). As a result, an increasing number of older adults will need to access supportive healthcare environments, such as assisted living communities. As people age, assisted living communities need to continually be able to accommodate the increased health and medical needs of their residents.
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The impact of caregiving in people’s lives/productivy is going to grow, as our senior population ages, and the number of people available to take care of them does not grow. the personal health record can be something that reduces caregiver stress.
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Chances are you’ve gradually fallen into the role of caregiver for a loved one as their health deteriorates. You probably didn’t realize it was happening at first, but little-by-little you found yourself doing more and more and at some point said to yourself, “I’m not trained for this. I feel overwhelmed and inadequate.”
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The National Institute on Aging reports that approximately 7 million adults are long-distance caregivers and generally live an hour or more away. These tips will help you access important documents and coordinate care from afar.
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According to a National Alliance for Caregiving study, there will be more Americans over 65 than under 5 by 2020. Caregivers will play an enormous role in this demographic shift. You may keep a personal health record for your loved one and know his or her medical care inside and out. But what about maximizing insurance benefits and understanding legal documents, from HIPAA forms to power of attorney?
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Canadian provinces are moving toward tracking health records electronically. A side benefit for consumers, though, is the ability to put health information in patients’ and caregivers’ hands.
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Senior health expert Patricia Grace discusses how caregivers can use a PHR to improve elder care on her Internet radio show.
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This personal health record is designed to help you keep your family member’s medical information organized in one place. It includes space for you to write in information about your family member’s medical conditions and treatments.
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Gathering the information to start your PHR is much like gathering the information on your favorite flowers. You would collect the address and phone number of your favorite place as well as when to go to get the best prices, check on incoming plants and find the best mulch or garden food. A PHR can help you organize your physicians and pharmacy information in much the same way. Recording addresses and phone numbers as well as specialty can make care less frustrating and more organized.
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Planting the seeds of knowledge for care now and in the future.
Read MoreWelcome to the Caregiver’s PHR blog – your connection to health information management professionals and other caregivers managing the healthcare of a loved one. Caregivers can be more prepared for the unpredictable simply by keeping a record of their loved one’s personal health information to present to a healthcare provider when needed. As a caregiver, you can often become overwhelmed with the emotional and physical responsibilities involved in this commitment. Just tracking medications and doctors’ visits can seem nearly impossible at times. A personal health record can help ease your mind. We hope you will visit this blog often to interact with experts in the field to seek advice and tips for best practices in creating and maintaining your loved one’s personal health record and the most effective ways to use that information to play a more active role in their healthcare and simplify your life.
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