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Paul & Lori Hogan, founders of Home Instead Senior Care inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame!

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 23, 2012

 Omaha Business Hall of Fame By Cindy Gonzalez WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER A former mayor, a publisher, a marketing expert, two husband-wife teams and the founder of a discount-store chain are to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame. The selections follow a nomination process that sought people whose accomplishments in business were historically [...]

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Committed to Quality Care

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 18, 2012

Committed to Quality Care In an effort to monitor and improve the experience of all of the Home Instead Senior Care network’s clients, the network has commissioned J.D. Power and Associates, a globally-recognized independent market research firm, to conduct periodic surveys of all of its valued clients. J.D. Power and Associates conduct surveys with clients [...]

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Elvis’ Birthday…

by Julie Ann Anderson on January 17, 2012

Happy Birthday to the King! If you think about rock and roll then the first person that comes to mind is Elvis Presley. We know him as the “King” – his voice, looks, and moves have captivated us all.   January 8 is Elvis Presley’s birthday.  Here are some interesting facts that you may not have [...]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 12, 2011

Seasonal Affective Disorder or Sad… Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year. If you’re like most people with seasonal affective disorder, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody. Treatment [...]

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HOSPICE Improves Care for Dementia Patients and Their Families, Study Finds

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 8, 2011

ScienceDaily (July 29, 2011) — Hospice services substantially improved the provision of care and support for nursing home patients dying of dementia and their families, according to an analysis of survey responses from hundreds of bereaved family members. The research comes as hospice funding has received particular scrutiny in the debate over Medicare spending. “People [...]

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Keeping Seniors’ Winter Blues at Bay

by Julie Ann Anderson on December 7, 2011

Depression is not a normal part of aging, but when older adults do have depression, it may be overlooked, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Seniors may show different, less obvious symptoms and may be less inclined to experience or acknowledge feelings of sadness or grief. The winter months can be especially challenging [...]

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Fight the flu

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 30, 2011

Fight the flu “A flu shot is your best protection against catching the flu,” says Randy Bergen, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente. The flu virus changes often. The protection given by the flu vaccine only lasts for about a year, so you need to get a flu shot every year, preferably in [...]

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 28, 2011

November is National Family Caregivers Month   Every day, more than 65 million family caregivers in the United States fulfill a vital role on the care team. November is National Family Caregivers Month, a great time to honor the family caregivers who devote their lives to caring for senior loved ones.   Family caregivers need [...]

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Aggressive Care Raises Medicare Costs in End-Stage Dementia, Study Finds

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 16, 2011

ScienceDaily (Jan. 10, 2011) — A large proportion of Medicare expenditures for nursing home residents with advanced dementia, a terminal illness, is spent on aggressive treatments that may be avoidable and of limited clinical benefit, according to a new study by the Institute for Aging Research, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, published in the [...]

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Verterans Day 2011

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 11, 2011

Happy Veteran’s day to all those who have served & who are currently serving!  And to the families who lent us your sons & daughters, your husbands & wives, your fathers & mothers! Today we honor them all & Thank them for their sacrifice and courage! Veteran’s Day Parade & BR Cohn Flyover If you [...]

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