Seniors

Helping older adults manage dangerous summer temperatures

With 100-plus degree temperatures setting records and two-thirds of the state recently subject to heat advisories, hot weather is making its sometimes-deadly impact in Minnesota. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hot weather, as aging bodies lose the ability to quickly and easily adapt to high heat. Often compounding the problem are prescription drugs that …

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Caregiver Training: What Pinnacle Requires

What kinds of training does a caregiver get before taking care of seniors? Not all agencies require the extensive training that Pinnacle does. According to Karin Malkowski Stende, trainer/human resources associate, Pinnacle requires “very intensive, 30-plus hours of classroom and on-site training that new staff are expected to complete during their initial two weeks of …

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The Stress of Hot Weather on Seniors

The recent stretch of hot weather in Minnesota had everyone looking for relief. And aging adults are more likely to experience the effects of hot weather than younger adults. Physically, older adults cannot adjust to significant changes in temperature the way younger adults can. What’s more, prescription drugs can also reduce the body’s ability to …

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NY Times Articl Addressing the Impact of the Recession on Caregivers

While catching up on reading I came across an article in the New York Times that addresses how the recession has impacted families who are caring for a family member.  The article does a great job of describing the hardships to caregivers caused by the recession. The full article can be found at:  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/us/07squeeze.html?scp=1&sq=Chokehold&st=cse