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		<title>Older Americans Month</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Varisco, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each May we celebrate the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The 2012 theme for Older Americans Month is, &#8220;Never Too Old to Play.&#8221; This theme encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active, and involved in their own lives and in their communities. Older Americans are living longer and are more active. Since 1963, communities have celebrated [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1721&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>National Women&#8217;s Health Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Shein, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 13th-19th is National Women’s Health Week.  It is a very important week that women really need to look deep into, taking some personal time and care for one&#8217;s self.  This week-long health observance was coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health.  It brings together communities, businesses, government, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1723&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>National Nurses Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Varisco, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[National Nurses Week is celebrated each year from May 6, known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale the founder of modern nursing. National Nurses Day was first observed in 1954. The year marked the 100th anniversary of the nursing profession pioneer Florence Nightingale&#8217;s mission to treat soldiers during the Crimean War. It wasn&#8217;t [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1717&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Week in the Life of a Geriatric Care Manager in Bergen County, NJ</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine Clark, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) usually has no symptoms so it is important to know your blood pressure numbers even when you&#8217;re feeling fine. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1715&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Caregiver Burnout</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Varisco, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Caregiver burnout can occur when caregivers do not get the help they need or if they try to do more than they are able. Caregivers who are burned out may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression. Symptoms of caregiver burn out include withdrawal from friends, family and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1707&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Goodness of Red Wine</title>
		<link>http://pgcmblog.com/2012/05/03/the-goodness-of-red-wine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Shein, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago there were many publications on research studies on the active ingredient in red wine known as resveratrol. Scientists discovered that red wine could help protect people at high risk from heart disease and diabetes. Researchers discovered that an antioxidant found in red grapes can lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1709&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>An Aspirin a Day</title>
		<link>http://pgcmblog.com/2012/04/20/an-aspirin-a-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Varisco, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain from muscle aches, headaches or toothaches, and reduce pain and swelling in those with arthritis. Doctors prescribe aspirin therapy to prevent blood clots, which reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. Nearly a third of middle-aged Americans take aspirin daily, mainly in the hope [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1692&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 28, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Shein, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 to 2:00pm.  With over 377,086 pounds(188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications deposited for safe and proper disposal at the over 5,327 take-back collection sites that were available in all 50 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1694&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Week in the Life of a Geriatric Care Manager in Bergen County, NJ</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine Clark, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week I wrote about the assessment I performed on Mr. P. Newly diagnosed with stage 2 Alzheimer’s disease, his wife and their son did not know where to turn. I met with Mr. P’s son to review my findings and reassure him that I could help him implement a plan to ensure his dad [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1684&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Being Honest</title>
		<link>http://pgcmblog.com/2012/04/13/being-honest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Varisco, GCM</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should physicians withhold the truth about a diagnosis in order to relieve a patient&#8217;s fears and anxieties? Honesty matters in the medical profession, but some degree of dishonesty may be excusable in order to avoid more serious patient harm. Doctors and nurses in some cultures believe it is wrong to lie about a bad diagnosis or [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=pgcmblog.com&#038;blog=5831023&#038;post=1657&#038;subd=pgcmblog&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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