"The craving for ‘the return of the day’, which the sick so constantly evince, is generally nothing but the desire for light." - Florence Nightingale
#HappyNursesDay to those working to bring "the return of the day" closer to all of us.
#NursesWeek#yearofthenurseandmidwife
Hands have been a focus lately: washing them thoroughly, watching what they touch, keeping them away from loved ones. But each can stay in touch with those we love, keep each other healthy, and to show appreciation for others. We applaud everyone helping others, today and always.
We had a great time discussing three products that help make the aging process better, and hanging out with our friends at @MyHealthyJoints and @FallCallSolns! Congrats Shea!
We are humbled by being awarded 1st in the @aging20 Westchester, NY & Greenwich, CT chapters pitch competition tonight. Big shout out to @PixieScientific & @MyHealthyJoints for presenting their innovations. Thank you all! @AARPiLabs @AgingTech @BusinessofAging @maryfurlong
Throughout November, we honor family caregivers around the country. As we do so, we also encourage them to take the time to rest, to explore helpful technologies, to accept help, and to recognize themselves. Happy #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth!
#family#caregiving#wellness
Today's the day! Students from seven Virginia colleges will soon begin arriving in Richmond to compete in the 2019 #Caring4CaregiverHack. Once more, we'd like to recognize our generous Presenting Sponsors: Thank you, @AARP! Thank you, @Genworth!
Thanks, @LaurenJMapp, for including #PixieSmartPads in your wonderful piece about wearable devices that are helpful to older adults and their carers. We're proud to be mentioned alongside other great products!
@DFreeUS@ElectronicCare@airaio
Having a UTI later in life can be very serious. Using pads from @PixieScientific a couple times a week can help monitor for UTIs, and let you know you have one before you have symptoms.
“I hate to go see him, and I hate to come home after seeing him,” she said.
We've always been a fan of tech that helps those with dementia, but check out this piece about #dementia#caregivers using #Facebook groups to empathize with, vent with and support each other.
“It’s a safe space for caregivers to go where they can ask anything." Facebook groups have given dementia caregivers a place to go for a new kind of support they can’t find elsewhere. https://t.co/am7UbuHORr
It's #WorldSepsisDay. We're proud to play our part in sepsis prevention w/ UTI monitoring!
Know SEPSIS:
S-lurred speech/confusion
E-xtreme shivering or muscle pain/fever
P-assing no urine all day
S-evere breathlessness
I-t feels like you're going to die
S-kin mottled/discolored
Happy National Assisted Living Week! We celebrate our AL Friends around the country.
This year's theme, "A Spark of Creativity", has 2 goals: for residents to find ways to express their creativity, and for staff to improve care creatively.
Check out https://t.co/KztOAnc9y3!
"However, with big data there will be a shift from treating illnesses to proactively maintaining our health and taking certain measure for preventative care."
Check out our shout-out in this great piece about the benefits of big data!