Directory for Seniors in Wisconsin

Including Families and Caregivers

"What would you like your family to know?"

Family and informal caregivers play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. They also play an increasingly important role in how the health care system functions. By communicating effectively with all the individuals involved in your patient's care, you can help him or her while making efficient use of time and resources. Informal caregivers may be important "informants." They can also help to reinforce the importance of information you give or the treatment you prescribe. When a companion is present, be aware of communication issues that arise in three-party interactions. Too often, the conversation may be directed at the companion and not at the patient; in some cases, the encounter can become a "two against one" match, which no one really wins. Whenever possible, try to sit so that you form a triangle and can address both the patient and companion face-to-face.

To protect and honor patient privacy, be sure to check with the patient on how he or she sees the companion's role. In many cases, the caregiver or companion can be a facilitator, helping the patient express concerns and reinforcing what you say. But it is best not to assume that a companion should be included in the medical encounter. First, check with the patient. Conducting the physical exam alone protects the patient's privacy and allows you to raise sensitive issues. The best time to conduct a "mini-mental" exam is during a private exam, so that a family member cannot answer questions or cover for the patient's cognitive lapses.

Families may want to make decisions for a loved one. Adult children especially may want to step in for a parent who has cognitive impairments. If a family member has been named the health care agent or proxy, under some circumstances, he or she has the legal authority to make care decisions. However, without this authority, the patient must make his or her own choices. Try to set clear boundaries with family members, and encourage others to respect them.
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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency

Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
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Full-Body CT Scans

You've seen the full-page ads. Dozens of clinics nationwide are touting a new service for health-conscious people: full-body CT scans--high-tech computerized X-rays that promise early warnings for cancer, cardiac disease, and other abnormalities.
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You Are Already Consuming Cloned Animal Products

Are food products from clones labeled? I'm afraid not. The FDA feels that any additional measures relating to food derived from adult clones and their offspring, including labeling, is not necessary. They claim that there is no science-based reason to use labels to distinguish between milk derived from clones and that from conventional animals. What do you think about that?
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Reporting Phone Fraud

Many phone sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and services. Unfortunately, scammers also use the telephone to commit fraud. That's why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encourages you to be skeptical when you hear a phone solicitation and to report it if you think the call may be fraudulent. Your complaint counts! Fight telephone fraud. Report telephone scam artists to the FTC and to your state Attorney General. When you report fraud to the FTC, your complaint is entered into a secure database that is available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. By reporting telemarketing fraud, you are providing important information to help law enforcement officials track down scam artists and stop them.
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Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Wisconsin
Resources for the Wisconsin Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
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Directory for Seniors in Wisconsin
Giving Wisconsin Seniors More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
www.seniorsinwisconsin.com

Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Wisconsin
Resources for the Wisconsin Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
seniorsofwisconsin.com

Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Wisconsin
Resources for the Wisconsin Senior: Find out how to become a happy, healthy, and more ethical member of an already mostly unhappy society.
www.seniorsofwisconsin.com

Directory for Seniors in Wisconsin
Giving Wisconsin Seniors More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
seniorsinwisconsin.com

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Palm Desert Lawyer
Find Palm Desert, California Lawyers, Legal Aid and Legal Services in our Lawyer Directory.
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Attorney of California
This website directory provides an easy way to find California attorneys/lawyers, court reporters, private investigators, paralegals, and other legal support services.
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Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Georgia
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsOfGeorgia.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
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Retire in Ohio
Visit www.RetireInOhio.com to find out what questions you should ask before settling on an adult day care service provider, caretaker, or retirement community. The following questions will help you find out which service providers and retirement communiti
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Including Families and Caregivers

"What would you like your family to know?"

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency

Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
more information

Full-Body CT Scans

You've seen the full-page ads. Dozens of clinics nationwide are touting a new service for health-conscious people: full-body CT scans--high-tech computerized X-rays that promise early warnings for cancer, cardiac disease, and other abnormalities.
more information

You Are Already Consuming Cloned Animal Products

Reporting Phone Fraud

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Yoga for Seniors

Nutrition for Seniors

Pets for Seniors

Georgia Seniors

Computers for Seniors

Flowers 4 Seniors

Travel for Seniors

Homes for Seniors

Our Sponsors

Including Families and Caregivers

"What would you like your family to know?"

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency

Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.more information

Full-Body CT Scans

You've seen the full-page ads. Dozens of clinics nationwide are touting a new service for health-conscious people: full-body CT scans--high-tech computerized X-rays that promise early warnings for cancer, cardiac disease, and other abnormalities.more information

You Are Already Consuming Cloned Animal Products

Reporting Phone Fraud

www.seniorsinwisconsin.com

Yoga for Seniors

Nutrition for Seniors

Pets for Seniors

Georgia Seniors

Computers for Seniors

Flowers 4 Seniors

Travel for Seniors

Homes for Seniors

Our Sponsors

Generators, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, or camper - or even outside near an open window.
more information

You've seen the full-page ads. Dozens of clinics nationwide are touting a new service for health-conscious people: full-body CT scans--high-tech computerized X-rays that promise early warnings for cancer, cardiac disease, and other abnormalities.
more information