Senior Digest News

Panama offers bevy of attractions

May 01, 2012 10:29:29 AM by Administrator Account

Senior Travel Talk by Moe Rondeau

In the most recent Travel Trends survey conducted by Travel Leaders, expert travel agents cited Panama as the top up-and-coming vacation destination in Central and South America and with good reason.

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Lack of insurance stops patients in their tracks

May 01, 2012 9:57:36 AM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

The other day I heard a story that’s far too common in my world as a nursing home administrator. A fellow administrator told me about a woman who came to his nursing center following a hospital stay that needed rehabilitative care following a fall.

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Roger Williams Park has star attraction

May 01, 2012 9:56:29 AM by Administrator Account

Rhode Trips by Mark Sweberg

The following inaugural "Rhode Trips" column takes us to the venerable Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in stately Roger Williams Park, Providence.

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Formulate action plan with care manager

May 01, 2012 9:54:52 AM by Administrator Account

Home Care by David DiFilippo

Q: What is the difference between an LPN and an RN? The home care agency that cares for my mom sent a new LPN to take over some of the services previously provided by an RN that recently left the company. How do I know if she has the qualifications needed to take care of my mother who is diabetic and has many health issues? ~ Susan Moran, Providence

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Joining volunteer ranks will improve community

May 01, 2012 9:53:37 AM by Administrator Account

Service Link by Janice Pothier Pac

Each May since 1963, the nation has paid tribute to older Americans. Originally, President John F. Kennedy and the National Council of Senior Citizens designated May as “Senior Citizens Month.” Thanks to President Jimmy Carter, the month was renamed in 1980, to Older Americans Month and has since become a tradition.

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