Home Nursing Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Rancho Santa Fe Home Nursing, Call (619) 220-7600

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

Never a company to get stuck in a rut or fall behind the times, Pittsburgh-based Automated Security Alert has a finger on the pulse of public preference: social networking. Although most people view popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter as a fun way to keep up with friends, Automated Security Alert sees the potential of social networking as way to educate the public about the options and benefits of medical alarms and monitored medication dispensers.

Jason Seyler, the company?s Director of Life Safety, commented, ?Social media is a great place to find news, information, and reviews on healthcare professionals and similar providers of healthcare related services. With over 175 million Twitter accounts and 800 million active Facebook users it?s imperative to educate people with these platforms . . . Many are unaware of our technologies.? Automated Security Alert is using Facebook, Twitter, and blogging to reach thousands of people to make them aware of how simple precautions such as medical alarms and monitored medication dispensers can save lives, provide immediate intervention during a health crisis, and prevent serious medication errors. By using social networking to expand their reach, the company wants to further its mission to keep people out of nursing homes and in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible.

Automated Security Alert can be found online at the following places: on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, and on ASA’s Blog.

Automated Security Alert, Inc., has provided freedom and security since 1988 to over 60,000 consumers through the use of technology and services that enable seniors, physically-challenged persons and recovering patients to maintain an independent lifestyle in their homes. ASA?s creative, dependable solutions include medical alert systems (?personal emergency response systems?); fall detection systems; and medication management systems, including electronic pill dispensers and monitored automated medication dispensers.

For further information, please contact Matthew Couillard at 1.800.338.7114.

###

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Unpaid bills piling up, outdated food in the kitchen cabinets, medications not being taken properly are all potential warning signs that aging parents may need help. Holiday visits are often a time when adult children may notice red flags and become concerned about the health and well-being of beloved parents. The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers offers some tips for adult children and families visiting aging relatives over the holiday season:

A few signs that may indicate the need for professional evaluation include:

Do you notice more than usual clutter piling up, unopened mail and unpaid bills around the house?

Does your parent appear to be suddenly underweight, unusually lethargic or lacking his or her usual appetite?

Does your Mom or Dad suddenly seem to be forgetful about taking medications or frequently repeating themselves?

?Holidays are special family times, but they also give us a time to step back from work, child-rearing and other demands to notice when things may be amiss with aging loved ones,? said Susan Fleischer, president of NAPGCM. ?Geriatric care managers can help adult children and families evaluate concerns and if necessary devise appropriate, individualized care plans.?

To find a Geriatric Care Manager in your area you may visit http://www.caremanager.org

The button ?Find a Care Manager? provides an easy to use web directory; which allows you to find a care manager near you based on your zip code or city.

About NAPGCM

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families. Geriatric Care Managers are professionals who have extensive training and experience working with older people, people with disabilities and families who need assistance with caregiving issues. They assist older adults who wish to remain in their homes, or can help families in the search for a suitable nursing home placement or extended care if the need occurs. The practice of geriatric care management and the role of care providers have captured a national spotlight, as generations of Baby Boomers age in the United States and abroad. For more information please visit http://www.caremanager.org

# # #

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) December 24, 2011

Home Care Assistance, North America?s leading provider of in-home senior care, is proud to announce the launch of their informational website Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital, a guide to the post-hospitalization process for patients and their families. Inspired by conversations with clients who have transitioned from a hospital setting back into their own homes, the hands-on informational guide was created after Home Care Assistance witnessed a significant number of clients becoming overwhelmed by the transition from hospital to home.

“Home Care Assistance wants to serve not only as the nation’s premiere home care provider, but also as a friend in the community, educating people about home care,? said Maura Barillaro, RN, Director of Nursing, Home Care Assistance. “Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital is a great tool and resource for anyone who wants to better understand the transition from hospital to home.”

Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital features in-depth informational sections that offer guidelines for each phase of the transition process. From preparing a home setting for patient needs to scheduling a daily routine, the site offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide from the hospital discharge process into the recovery phase.

Each section was developed based upon conversations and information from local geriatric care experts, medical professionals and care managers, whose expert advice is supplemented with a resource-filled bibliography.

Home Care Assistance also took the unprecedented step of offering customized information for specific and common conditions. In consultation with experts, the company assembled patient guides based around common hospitalizations – stroke, fracture, pneumonia and congestive heart failure – which are free for download as PDFs from the informational site. These guides feature important advice for older patients who may need extra support as they move from hospital to home.

The company hopes this informational effort will assist both individual patients in making their care decisions while also tackling the growing problem of hospital readmissions, a costly dilemma for many hospital systems across the country.

With Are You Ready To Come Home From The Hospital, Home Care Assistance seeks to serve not only as the nation’s premiere home care agency, but also as an educational resource for healthy decision-making.

For more information about Home Care Assistance, visit http://www.HomeCareAssistance.com or call 1-866-454-8345.

ABOUT HOME CARE ASSISTANCE

Home Care Assistance is the leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States and Canada. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in Live-In care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. A 2011 Franchise500