November 29, 2015
IMPORTANT DECISION AFFECTING OVERTIME PAY TO HOME CARE WORKERS
Effective October 13, 2015, home care workers (home health aides, personal care aides and certified nursing assistants) will be subject to the Fair Labor...
November 1, 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT NOVEMBER 2015
I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and concern. From the bottom of my heart I say thank you to everyone that sent...
November 1, 2015
ROAD TO THE CURE UPDATE NOVEMBER 2015
We have been telling you for the last 2–3 years that a La Jolla based biotech Company, ICB International, Inc., (ICBI), has developed a...
November 1, 2015
MEIGE'S SYNDROME: A PARKINSONISM
An Encyclopedia Of Other Diseases And Conditions Resembling Parkinson’s Disease Addendum In the August 2015 issue we listed a great number of A-Typical, or ParkinsonISMS, or...
November 1, 2015
PRE-DISPUTE NURSING HOME ARBITRATION CLAUSES
Proposed Rule Could Undermine Last Remaining Defense for Individuals Seeking Re-Establishment of Constitutional Right to Trial Washington, DC — An NPR article published in October, “Suing a...
November 1, 2015
FAMILY HOSPICE CARE RAISES AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Family Hospice Care will be recognizing its Colleagues and Volunteers all month for the extraordinary...
November 1, 2015
THE RIGHT TIME TO ASK FOR THE KEYS - HOW TO DECIDE
Washington, DC — Older driver and drivers with some chronic illnesses (hereinafter referred to as “Senior Driver” even though they may not be senior)...
October 1, 2015
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT MEDICARE PART D PLAN FOR YOU
NAELA.org If you’re just reaching Medicare age, you might be surprised to find out that traditional Medicare doesn’t cover prescription drugs. As drug costs rose, Congress...
September 30, 2015
THE MARINE’S FATHER
Into the nursing center walked a young Marine looking for his very infirmed father. A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside...
September 30, 2015
HAVING TROUBLE WITH SPEECH? CHECK OUT LSVT LOUD?
LSVT LOUD® is an effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. LSVT LOUD, named for Mrs. Lee Silverman (Lee...
September 30, 2015
HOME PLANTS THAT CLEANSE AIR WITHIN 6 HOURS
Plants we grow in the home are not only deserving for more oxygen, but some of them have the ability to clean the air...
September 30, 2015
ROAD TO THE CURE UPDATE OCTOBER 2015
SO WHAT DOES IT COST TO DEVELOP NEW PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG AND WHAT’S IMPORTANT? The steep rise in costs comes despite an intense effort…. helps the public...
September 30, 2015
CAREGIVER STRESS – TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER
The definition of a caregiver is one that provides help to another person in need. In the Parkinson’s world, this is typically an adult...
September 14, 2015
“BEEN DEALT THIS HAND AND I'M GONNA SEE IT THROUGH”
Musician Charlie Nimovitz sings not of the blues but of faith, fragility, and overcoming challenges. “I've discovered that Parkinson’s has played a big role...
September 8, 2015
BELMONT CAR SHOW SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
DON'T MISS THIS FUN AND ENTERTAINING EVENT! September 13th, Long Beach, CA The Bay City Rodders Car Club produces the Belmont Shore Car Show in...