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The Day by Day Approach
For the many people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers, daily activities can be a challenge. No matter how hopeful you are for the future, your day-by-day approach to life with this disease affects your outlook and your health. The best medicine is often a personal strategy to overcome the obstacles we face each day and become active participants in our everyday life.
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Industry Outlook
CMS Implements New Law on Hospice, Home Health
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has begun implementing a new law
that requires physicians to meet face-to-face with individuals looking to be
certified for Medicare home health services and Medicare hospice services.
Are School Nurses Disappearing?
From skinned knees to serious allergic reactions, school nurses play a critical role in our education
system. Yet less than half of the public schools in the U.S. today have a
full-time nurse on staff, posing a real threat to the health and well-being of
our children.
Lawsuits Aren't Improving Nursing Home Care
High-quality nursing homes get sued almost as often as low-quality nursing homes, a new
study shows. Researchers say the finding illustrates that litigation, or the
threat of litigation, doesn't lead to improvements in patient care.
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On Our Blog
Living Independently
Thu, May 10, 2012
Exercise and Coping With Cancer
Tue, May 08, 2012
Starting Spring Squeaky Clean
Thu, May 03, 2012
Technology and the Family Caregiver
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
4 Reasons to Make a Long Term Care Plan for Your Parents
Thu, Apr 19, 2012
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Parkinson's Care Resources
Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Patients
aren’t the only people who need to know about Parkinson’s disease.
Nurses, case workers and other medical professionals can grow their
knowledge of the disease and better ways to care for Parkinson’s
victims.
10 Tips to Get Moving and Stay Active
Former
our de France winner and Parkinson’s patient Davis Phinney is an
advocate for staying active while having Parkinson’s. He maintains a
regular workout schedule. Here are 10 tips from him.
Managing Your PD
After the onset comes daily life with Parkinson’s. This page can help you manage nutrition, symptoms, medication and much more.
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Did You Say the "A" Word?
Unfortunately, the "A" word or specifically "Alzheimer's" is becoming increasingly familiar in more and more households. The odds are that you have a family member, friend, colleague or acquaintance that is currently battling some stage of this growing disease. Family members of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's struggle with the emotional toll that attaches to it and decisions have to be made on the type and level of care needed...
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New Offices
Congratulations to all of the SYNERGY HomeCare locations that opened in March 2011!
Synergy HomeCare of Manhattan
David Muson
visit our website
Synergy HomeCare of Hudson County
John Leiberman
visit our website
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Video Viewpoint
 As it pertains to Parkinson’s disease, Michael J. Fox is most known for his advocacy for research and results. It often gets lost in the mix that he and other advocates like him are also a Parkinson’s patients. As part of their special my father, my brother and me, FRONTLINE interviewed Michael and captured his unique perspective on living with Parkinson’s and taking it day by day.
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