Race
Socioeconomic Class
Whether it is a convenient drive for some of the family members
Distance to hospitals
Variables of Interest to the Assisted Living Facility Owner might include:
Distance to other facilities.
Distance to hospitals
Distance to rehabs
These variables are best observed in map form.
Number of seniors in the vicinity
| The typical family caregiver is a 49-year-old woman caring for her widowed 69-year-old mother who does not live with her. She is married and employed. Approximately 66% of family caregivers are women. More than 37% have children or grandchildren under 18 years old living with them. Caregiving in the United States; National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP. November 2009 |
| 1.4 million children ages 8 to 18 provide care for an adult relative; 72% are caring for a parent or grandparent; and 64% live in the same household as their care recipient. Fortunately, most are not the sole caregiver. National Alliance for Caregiving and the United Hospital Fund, Young Caregivers in the U.S., 2005. |
| 20 hours per week is the average number of hours family caregivers spend caring for their loved ones while 13% of family caregivers are providing 40 hours of care a week or more. Caregiving in the United States; National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP. November 2009 |
| 78% of adults living in the community and in need of long-term care depend on family and friends as their only source of help. Thompson, L. Long-term care: support for family caregivers. 2004 |
| Six in 10 family caregivers are employed. MetLife Study of Working Caregivers and Employer Health Costs; National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Mature Market Institute. February 2010 |
posted 1-8-11
Scottsdale Healthcare offers varied events in February
February 2011
1 Scottsdale Healthcare Diabetes Mini Fair, 6:30-8 p.m., Scottsdale
Healthcare Diabetes Center, 9700 N. 91st St., Bldg. B, Ste. B220., free, call
480-323-4800, press 1, for information.
1 The Heart of a Woman, support program for women with heart disease or
heart disease risk factors, 10-11 a.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale
Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., free, call 480-882-4636 to
register.
2 Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert, Diabetes Smackdown!, 7-8 p.m.,
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, free, call 480-882-4636
to register.
2 Moms Version 4.0 support group, new moms over 40 only, 6-7:30 p.m.,
Conference Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd.,
free, call 480-882-4636 to register.
3 Heart Health Evaluations, 8-11:45 a.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center,
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call
480-882-4636 to register.
5 Children’s Immunization Clinic, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Community Health Office,
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center, 3634 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Suite 100,
free, 480-882-4317.
8 Cholesterol, Bone Density and Body Composition Screening, 8-11:30 a.m.,
Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea
Blvd., $35, call 480-882-4636 to register.
8 Bone Density Screening, 1-4 p.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale
Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call 480-882-4636 to
register.
8 Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Women’s
Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd.,
free, call 480-323-3878 for information.
9 Heart Health Evaluations, 8:45-11:45 a.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center,
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call
480-882-4636 to register.
10 Consequences That Work, parenting workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Conference
Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., 10 per
person, call 480-882-4636 to register.
10 Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert: Protecting Your Heart: Keep it
Healthy!, 1-2 p.m., Downstairs Auditorium, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater
Blvd., free, call 480-882-4636 to register.
12 Working Women’s Wellness Package, screenings and manicure, 7-11 a.m.,
Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea
Blvd., $75, call 480-882-4636 to register.
15 Cholesterol, Bone Density and Body Composition Screening, 8-11:30 a.m.,
Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, 7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, $35,
call 480-882-4636 to register.
16 Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert, Happy, Healthy Feet, 7-8 p.m.,
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, free, call 480-882-4636
to register.
17 Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical
Center, 7400 E. Osborn Rd.; Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9300 E. Shea
Blvd., and Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, 7400 E. Thompson Peak
Parkway; free admission.
22 Heart Health Evaluations, 8-11:45 a.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center,
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call
480-882-4636 to register.
23 Bone Density Screening, 1-4 p.m., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale
Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., $20, call 480-882-4636 to
register.
24 Redirecting Children’s Behavior for Grandparents, 6:30-8 p.m., Scottsdale
Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, 7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway., $10 per person,
call 480-882-4636 to register.
24 Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert: Strike Out Stroke, 1-2 p.m.,
Downstairs Auditorium, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., free, call
480-882-4636 to register.
Scottsdale Healthcare is the community-based, nonprofit parent organization of the
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical
Center and Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Virginia G. Piper Cancer
Center at Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute and
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. A leader in medical innovation, talent and
technology, Scottsdale Healthcare was founded in 1962 and is based in Scottsdale,
Arizona. For more information, visit www.shc.org<http://www.shc.org>.
Here is a Method That is Helping Seniors to Live Well
Phoenix, AZ September 20, 2010
Living alone is hard on the elderly and even couples often experience the rigors of advancing conditions and emotional isolation. People want to stay in their own homes and not feel dependent on their children. They certainly do not want to be a burden.
Ask any social worker, people don’t want to leave their homes, even when they may be uncomfortable or struggling to take care of themselves. It is psychologically normal for seniors to become extremely attached to their familiar surroundings, even if it hurts them. It is also psychologically normal to become attached to caregivers.
Scottsdalecaregiving.com has responded to the current growing issues of those seniors who are committed to staying in their home by developing the concept of a Caregiving Team, which distributes the burden of caregiving to several team members. A Caregiving Team bypasses the dependency issue, still maintains regular relationships, and provides seniors with the ability to easily change personnell when desired.
The Caregiving Team falls within the definition of a Lifecare Management System. The objectives of an LMS include avoiding nursing homes, providing care equal to or better than found in assisted living, and managing costs while achieving the ultimate goal of any senior, that of living well.
In the view of Scottsdalecaregiving.com, living well for the frail elderly involves anticipating the needs of seniors before disaster strikes. This includes a process of assessment, preparation, and communication between caregivers and managers. Situations to avoid are attachment to individually hired caregivers and inadequate emotional support which perpetuates interpersonal conflict.
Consult with www.scottsdalecaregiving.com 623-207-9559 to learn more about their Caregiving Team concept.
posted 9-9-10
Teddy bear clinic, health info and more at Family Festival
NEWS
480-882-4910 shc.org
7400 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Fall Family Festival offers kids’ activities, health and safety information
Free event to be held at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, Oct. 16
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 9, 2010) – From a teddy bear clinic, pumpkin patch and petting zoo to car seat checks and information on infant and adult CPR, there’s something for both children and parents at Scottsdale Healthcare’s free Fall Family Festival, Oct. 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
During the teddy bear clinic, attendees can have nurses check out and bandage their fuzzy friend while touring the new pediatric emergency department at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, which is the Northeast Valley’s only children’s emergency department.
Attendees also will have an opportunity to meet primary care physicians, obstetricians and pediatricians, as well as participate in environmentally friendly drug disposal. Unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter drugs can be given to the Scottsdale Police Department for incineration. This prevents drugs from ending up in ground water if flushed down the toilet, or being found by children or others if thrown away.
Other demonstrations and activities include:
· Fingerprinting for children
· Inflatable bouncy castle
· Bike, helmet, pool and sun safety
· Vendor, concession and activity booths
· Tours of Scottsdale Healthcare’s Family Birthing Center
· Food drive benefiting the Vista Del Camino food bank (non-perishable food items welcome)
The Fall Family Festival will be held outdoors at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Directions: Turn south off of Shea Blvd. onto 92nd St., turn west on North Ln., then turn north to enter a free visitors’ parking garage.
For more information, call 480-323-3878.
Scottsdale Healthcare is the community-based, nonprofit parent organization of the Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center and Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute and Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. A leader in medical innovation, talent and technology, Scottsdale Healthcare was founded in 1962 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit www.shc.org.
posted 9-2-10
Howie does a great job of leading a senior aerobics class:
posted 9-2-10
This video
for Alzheimer’s caregivers is comforting: