Friday, July 31, 2009

National Senior's Day

National Senior's Day is August 21. We should recognize and show our appreciation for the value and contribution of seniors.

Seniors around the world will be honored for all of their achievements throughout life, and for all they continue to accomplish today. We should take our hats off for them. Make sure they are safe by placing them in good neighborhoods where they can live a long life.

Take time out of your schedule to spend some time with a senior in your life on August 21. Take a senior out to dinner, or volunteer at a senior facility. I am sure there will be plenty of activities, senior specials, and bargains in Charlotte. They are well deserved.


Verlia Caldwell, Pres.
I Care For You Home Care, LLC
www.icareforyouhomecare.com
(800)383-0520

Monday, July 27, 2009

Doctor And Nursing Shortage Could Undermine HeathCare Reform

Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice
Also Included In: Nursing / Midwifery; Health Insurance / Medical Insurance
Article Date: 24 Jul 2009 - 3:00 PDT


A shortage of doctors and nurses could damage health care reform. Analysis finds that more incentives are needed for primary care doctors and that most medical graduates choose better paid specialties. Meanwhile, a nurse temp agency forms in Texas to address the shortages there.

Reuters reports: "A growing shortage of primary care doctors could place a major burden on the U.S. healthcare system if President Barack Obama succeeds in extending medical insurance to millions of Americans who currently lack it. As healthcare legislation works its way through the U.S. Congress, most of the focus has turned to how to finance a reform that could cost $1 trillion in the next 10 years and aims to cover most of the 46 million uninsured Americans. Less attention has been paid to what might happen if millions of new patients join a healthcare system that is unprepared and unequipped to handle the load. The United States already has a shortage of between 5,000 and 13,000 primary care doctors, according to the Robert Graham Center. Add millions of previously uninsured people and the shortfall will balloon to as many as 50,000 doctors. "http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158694.php


Verlia Caldwell, Pres.
www.icareforyouhomecare.com
(800)383-0520