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Half of older patients referred by PCPs to specialists don't get intended treatment
Only 50 percent of patients age 65 or older who are referred to a specialist have the opportunity to receive the treatment their primary care doctor intended for them, a study finds.

Practical strategies for management of hypertension in the elderly
Key strategies for hypertension treatment in elderly include lifestyle changes and hypertension treatment until target BP goal is reached with mono or combination therapy.

Medicare Q & A: If I perform a diagnostic test on a patient in my office and then send the test to a physician in another country for interpretation, can I still be paid for the technical portion of the test?
You can be paid for the technical portion of a diagnostic test being sent to another country, but Medicare cannot pay for an interpretation provided outside the United States.

Waist-hip ratio more accurate predictor of seniors' mortality
In high-functioning older adults, waist-hip ratio is a more accurate predictor of all-cause mortality than either body mass index or waist circumference.

Case: Gradually enlarging plaque on hand
Consider porokeratosis if there is an annular plaque with a thin, thready, scaly border.

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Ovation Health provides a simple and efficient solution to thebarriers of day-to-day family oversight of in-home, and nursing home care. We are aware that the care of seniors, even in the best facilities, is considerably better when they are closely monitored by family members or other concerned individuals; the squeaky wheel gets the most oil. These seniors tend to live longer and have a much better outlook on life.

Ovation Health offers professional:

Geriatric Care Management Services
Geriatric Assessment Services (general and medical)
Senior Advocacy and Verification Services
Check/Drop in Services
Senior Lifestyle Management Services
Healthcare Oversight Services
Senior Healthcare Consulting
Homecare and Nursing home Verification Services
Bill Pay Services
Home Management Services

Family members are sometimes geographically separated from their elderly loved ones due to work, travel or other responsibilities. Sometimes the elderly may go for long periods without attention from anyone except strangers providing care at home or in a care facility.

Ovation Health solves that problem through our Geriatric Care Managers and Independent Onsite Visitation Advocates. Some elderly individuals are determined to live independently. We help that to happen with the least amount of stress.

Ovation Health helps families by providing oversight and life management services. Our services may enable some seniors to live independently while ensuring distant family members that they are ok.

Some seniors simply need additional contacts. Frequent visitation and observation not only sends a clear message to providers that the quality of care they are providing is being noticed, but is also the best way to detect health & life & mental health problems at the early stages before they become severe or life threatening.

We make sure that an in-home client or nursing home resident receives quality care. Our oversight by social workers and nurses ensure the highest levels of care for loved ones. Our services can offer your family peace of mind to know that everything is being taken care of with compasion and professionalism.

Ovation Health works with senior healthcare facilities to improve care for our clients by advocating for them and acting as a liaison between the family and caregivers. Our constant watchful eye ensures that post discharge monitoring happens in a way that benefits our elderly clients.

The vast majority of Seniors (89%) want to age in place - or grow older without having to move from their homes - and more than half (53%). are concerned about their ability to do so.
While there are excellent facilities and home care agencies in every city, general neglect is the most pervasive problem with un-monitored in-home care and institutional nursing home care.
A large majority (89%) of seniors fear they will be sad when placed. Seniors living at home are determined to maintain their independence, but they report that they require limited support from caregivers.
Not only are Boomers concerned about their aging parents, almost two-thirds (63%) are seeking help (like a care manager) to provide some kind of help or support to them.Visitation Services (either in a facility or in the home).

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