NetOffer.com Health Wellness SuperBLOG Articles for October 25, 2010

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NetOffer.com Health Wellness SuperBLOG Articles for October 25, 2010

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Dallas Elder Alzheimers Care MyCarePa comments on HOME HEALTH CARE STATISTICS. According to the National Association for Home Care: Approximately 7.6 million people in the US require some form of home health care. More than 20,000 home health care providers exist today. Almost two-thirds (62.3 percent) of home health care recipients are women. More than two-thirds (68.6 percent) of home health care recipients are over age 65. Conditions requiring home health care most frequently include Alzheimers, diabetes, heart failure, chronic ulcer of the skin, osteoarthritis, and hypertension. Approximately 41.3 billion dollars was projected to be spent on home health care. Medicare is the largest single payer of home care services.   [more info...]

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Dallas Elder Alzheimers Care continues part 2 on AGING WELL - SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS.Options for Senior Communities and Facilities and their services:? Active Adult Communities: Usually with age requirements offer a choice of spacious homes rather than apartments, often with a clubhouse with activities planned for residents. Monthly fees may cover housekeeping and maintenance but meals are not usually included.? Apartments for Independent Living: Units with age requirements. Meal service, activities and services are usually not included in monthly rent.? CCRC or Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Combine independent living, assisted living and nursing in a single setting. Normally requi  [more info...]