Stress In Nursing

Stress Less, Sleep More, Go to Your App Store

The SleepTrak application and card and DayTrak are a suite of products developed by iMpak Health, a joint-venture between Cypak, a Swedish-based healthcare technology company, and Meridian Health, a leading not-for-profit health care organization in , director, iMPak Health, indicated that the technology was developed with the health-conscious consumer in mind. "Our research found that people are looking for data to help identify factors that contribute to feelings of poor health, such as a restless night of sleep or high-stress levels. By linking this data to a person's mobile phone we are making the information easily accessible."

Healthcare professionals have been very receptive to the use of this new technology as it encourages patients to monitor factors that may have an impact on their health.  At the same time, it is not seen as a replacement for visiting the doctor, but rather a prompt as to when a visit might be required.

When asked about the benefits of this new product suite, , director, iMPak Health, stated, "In developing these products, we have been able to bring together the expertise of a health care organization and a telemedicine technology company.  In turn, we are providing the consumer with cost-effective, easy-to-use tools that allow them to take control of their own health and act on the information provided."  

About iMPak Health A joint venture of Swedish-based chip developer and innovator Cypak and Meridian Health , a not-for- profit leader, iMPak Health brings together the latest in wireless technology and the front-line know-how of today's health care environment to provide consumers and patients with effective and intuitive tools to better manage their health.  iMPak Health's mission is to become a leader in developing, easy-to-use devices to screen, diagnose, and monitor health conditions through wireless technology.  For more information, please visit www.impakhealth.com .

7 Steps To Reduce The Stress Associated With Moving To A Nursing ...

A move into a nursing home is perhaps one of life's most stressful events.  After all, a transition into a nursing home not only accompanies major changes in every feasible aspect of the person's life: environment, schedule, people--- and yes, the realization that things will never go back to the way things were.

If the stress on the nursing home patient wins first prize, the stress put upon the family must be a close second!  Feelings of guilt abound out of the fact that some family may feel inadequate about their inability to care for a parent or grandparent under their own roof.  Additionally, in today's troubled economy, many families are further burdened with the extraordinary bills that accompany many living arrangements like nursing homes and assisted living.

Understanding that much of the stress associated with a nursing home move comes with the territory is an important initial step for families.  Additionally, here are some great stress reducers as proposed by Hanns Pieper, a professor of sociology and gerontology at the University of Evansville:

As a nursing home lawyer who frequently sees problems after they develop, I can attest to the importance of advocating for family and friends.  Too often I see family intimidated because they may lack medical or nursing experience.  Don't be!  

As an advocate, all you need is your good sense.  If something doesn't look or sound right-- its probably not!  Catching a problem in the early on will not only demonstrate to the staff that mistakes are not acceptable, but will also ensure that your parents will remain as vigorous as possible as long as feasible.

Nursing home abuse and neglect victims deserve better! As an advocate, Jonathan believes, the most vulnerable people in our society deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. Moreover, all injured nursing home residents also deserve to be compensated fully. Jonathan’s goal is to provide the best representation and secure the most advantageous outcome for every client.

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