Google: User Data Exposed
This past spring Google+ Social Network opted out of telling thousands of users that their private data was exposed in fear of damaging their reputation. Following the incident Alphabet Inc. announced a privacy sweeping which lead to the shutting down of Google+.
Originally Google+ Social Network was created to challenge Facebook. A software glitch made it possible for outside developers to have access to users private data all the way back to 2015. This has been related to the recent Facebook user information leak to firm Cambridge Analytica. This is widely seen[…]
Long term care Workforce Center
The American Health Care Association teamed up with Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute to create a new Long Term Care workforce center. This resource center was created to help reduce pressures with skilled nurses and senior housing centers.
The Workforce Resource Center allows workers and providers the information that they need. Training and professional development is provided on the website as well. This past weekend AHCA’s annual convention in California Mark Parkison, president and CEO went over some issues such as the staffing issues and workforce issues. One of the struggles is a record low[…]
Living with Dementia
Being diagnosed with dementia or other similar diseases is not an easy pill to swallow. A lot of people that receive this news from their doctor have feelings of hopelessness and feel highly overwhelmed. Laura Gitlin and Nancy Hodgson speak about how to live with dementia and how to take care of yourself in their new book “Better Living With Dementia.”
“There is no cure for Alzheimer’s but there are many things that can be done to make life better for people with dementia and their caregivers,” says Laura Gitlin. One important key[…]
Obesity causes higher risk for Alzheimer’s
New research shows a link between obesity and Alzheimers. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health studied how if you are over the age of 50 and obese your risk for developing Alzheimer’s is high. The more pounds that were on lead to a higher risk of developing a disease.
They are still researching this concept, but one thing they know for sure is that it’s important to have a healthy lifestyle and diet. Over 5 million people in the U.S. today are living with Alzheimer’s. The burdens and worries that come with[…]
Tips on helping your aging loved one or family member
Having to be a caregiver for a loved one or a family member is a huge task and can have some heavy burdens. The topic of Long Term Care is rising more nowadays especially with younger generations who want to be prepared and protect their assets. If your parents or loved ones are in good health and are over the age of 50 the possibility for having long term care is a great idea for them to invest in.
If your parents or loved ones are slowing down in life and having troubles[…]
Earwax could cause risks in Long term care
There are currently over 2.2 million people that are receiving some type of long term care today. Seniors not only need someone to help with daily activities such as getting dressed, bathed, or help moving around but also with making sure that their health is checked on daily. A very unexpected risk is earwax. If earwax goes unrecognized for too long it can cause damage to eardrums and can even cause vertigo which can lead to falling. It also can cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears.
Earwax is a substance called[…]
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