From the monthly archives:

February 2009

On the Radio This Week: Patricia Grace and Aging with Grace

by Ryan Malone on February 28, 2009 · View Comments

in News

I am going to be on the radio again this Monday – this time with Patrica Grace, co-founder of Aging with Grace . The main goal of the Aging with Grace BlogTalkRadio show is to educate families on eldercare issues. As a social radio network, the audience has the ability to connect quickly and directly [...]

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Emphysema. What’s That?

by Ryan Malone on February 25, 2009 · View Comments

in Health

For the next few videos in our series in partnership with CareFlash, we look at common respiratory issues common in seniors. Emphysema Background During normal respiration, air travels through the nose, down the trachea, and into smaller and smaller airways called bronchi. The bronchi divide into bronchioles and finally into tiny grape-like clusters of thin, [...]

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Regency Park Speaking Engagement

by Ryan Malone on February 23, 2009 · View Comments

in News

I had the pleasure of speaking at the Regency Park Oak Knoll community in Pasadena last Friday.  There was a good-sized crowd representing a mix of family, industry people and potential residents.  The speech was entitled “Assisted Living Saved My Mom” and last about 45 minutes, covering some of the tips and tricks I cover [...]

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Your Eyes and Ears: Connect for Healthcare

by Ryan Malone on February 9, 2009 · View Comments

in Reviews

Here’s a problem that many of us face — obtaining wellness updates about your loved one without troubling the staff or being intrusive to your loved.  And the problem is compounded if you are the primary caregiver and have friends and family living out of the area. How do you minimize the phone calls, get [...]

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What’s That? Parkinson’s Disease

by Ryan Malone on February 4, 2009 · View Comments

in Health

The brain is composed of gray and white matter containing millions of nerve cells. These nerve cells, or neurons, communicate through the release of chemicals called neurotransmitters.  Once a neuron is stimulated, a neurotransmitter is released from the neuron and it crosses a gap called a synapse; it then binds to a receptor on another [...]

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What to Look for in Staff Training Part 4: Consumer Questions

by Ryan Malone on February 2, 2009 · View Comments

in Quality of Care

BRING THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO YOUR NEXT ELDERCARE FACILITY TOUR How does the staff interact with the residents?   Is there an overall climate of respect? Does the staff look content?   Are they rushed or irritated? Do they address the residents by their names?   Calling an elder “honey” or “sweetie” is not acceptable, unless that is the [...]

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