HHS and USDA Unveil New Food Safety Consumer Website
Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a new consumer Web site designed to help consumers and families get the most up to date information on food safety and food recalls on one website. It features preventive tips on how to handle food safely, alerts on life-saving food recalls, and the latest important news.
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The World Alzheimer’s Report
The report released on World Alzheimer’s Day 9/21/09, estimates 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The report notes a 10% increase since 2005 and highlights the urgent need for action.
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References on Nutrition and Alzheimer’s Disease
Quality First: Improvements in Quality of Care in Nursing Homes
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care (Alliance) released the first comprehensive report examining quality trends in the nation’s nursing homes. Measurable improvements include: decline in number of pressure ulcers, improvements in key clinical areas such as weight loss, dehydration and levels of patient activity and pain management.
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Holiday Food Safety Success Kit
The Partnership for Food Safety Education has released a new website with educational materials to help holiday cooks plan and enjoy a safe, fun, easy and tasty holiday celebration at home. This resource provides colorful and effective consumer education materials you can download, customize and use with your clients.
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Higher Doses of Vitamin D Help Prevent Falls
Seniors aged 65 and older can significantly reduce their risk of falls by taking vitamin D supplements every day…Vitamin D supplements of between 700 and 1,000 IU taken daily are associated with at least a 19% reduction in the risk of falls, they discovered. Vitamin D3 proved even more potent, reducing the risk of falls by 26%.
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CMS Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Process Webcast
On October 23 CMS will broadcast a live presentation to increase participant understanding of the QIS process for surveying nursing facilities. This live presentation will include pre-taped segments from CMS-CO and field experts. This is a mandatory educational program for CMS regional office and State survey agency staff who survey skilled nursing facilities.
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1. The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) Trial: Design and Rationale
Obesity is the most modifiable risk factor, and dietary induced weight loss is potentially the best nonpharmacologic intervention to prevent or to slow osteoarthritis (OA) disease progression.
2. Where's the Beef? 10 Unexpectedly Risky Foods
A new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest found that a number of food poisoning cases are caused by some unexpected foods, including leafy greens, potatoes and ice cream.
3. Nutrition Claims Related to Acai Berry
We’ve all heard of the acai berry. Is it really the next miracle antioxidant? Learn the truth about the claims.
4. Calorie Booster
Looking for ways to boost calories for residents or patients who need concentrated calories? Try this recipe for cheeseburger soup.
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Don't Tell Me..... Coach Me!
New Webinar Format!
Date: October 27th, 2009
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 ET*
Speaker:
Jean Caton, MS, MBA, RD
How to use the coach approach to manage, motivate, empower and inspire staff, residents/patients and peers.
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Upcoming Seminars by Dr. Wolf Rinke, PhD, RD, CSP
Dr. Wolf Rinke is a noted management, leadership and personal development expert, ranked by Executive Excellence magazine among “the top 100 minds” in the field of personal and leadership development along with Tom Peters, Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Covey.
Nov. 10: Positive Attitude: The Key to Success in Tough Economic Times
Nov. 17: Personal Effectiveness: How to Achieve a Competitive Advantage during Tough Times
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Our new line of wellness products are designed to help you educate your clients and staff in a fun and visual format. Choose from "The 12 Lessons of Wellness and Weight Loss," Portion Video, food label game, "4 lessons of Blood Pressure: and much more! PowerPoint shows, posters, handouts and leader guides will help you communicate your educational message through professional and stimulating presentations.
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