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Potential of Telehealth to Manage Heart and Respiratory Care

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:43:33 +0000

The older adult home health care patient population is socially isolated and often medically complicated, so strategies to reduce costs and other barriers to treatment are always needed.

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Golden Opportunities - Social Entrepreneurs in an Ageing Society

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:56 +0000

UnLtd has launched the fourth paper in its Finding Series, which focuses on its learning from social entrepreneurs aged 50 and over.
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Communication Skills Training for Geriatric Doctors

Nicola_Donnelly — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:32 +0000

Communication is one of the most important skills for doctors who work with older adults and their families.
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Computerized Drug Alerts to Reduce Harmful Side Effects

Nicola_Donnelly — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:17:48 +0000

The use of psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants and benzodiazepines is a significant risk factor for falls, increasing the risk of a fall by about 50%.
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Report on Professional Home Care: Law Reform Commission

Nicola_Donnelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:16:21 +0000

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European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012- Conference Presentations

Nicola_Donnelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:18:05 +0000

European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012
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Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise?

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:14:16 +0000

Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise?: A new book by the World Economic Forum
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Longitudinal and Life Course Studies: Vol 3, No 1 (2012)

Nicola_Donnelly — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:12:55 +0000