Hospital District CEOs Among Highest-Paid Public Employees

Several hospital executives rank among the highest-paid public workers in California, according to a database compiled by State Controller John Chiang (D), the Los Angeles Times reports. Palomar Pomerado Hospital District Chief Executive Michael Covert’s pay is the highest out of thousands of special-district employees covered so far in a database compiled…

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Geriatric Care Managers Help Seniors Stay Fit

The holidays are long since past, and the President’s Day and Saint Patrick’s Day parties are over, and you know what that means – it’s time to think about getting fit. For most of us that means a new pair of running shoes, a workout DVD, or maybe even a…

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Reducing Slip-and-Fall Accidents with Help from an In-Home Caregiver

This year one in three seniors over the age of 65 will have a fall. More than two million will visit the emergency room after falling, and the possibility of a broken hip or a traumatic brain injury is very real. For those with elderly loved ones, it’s a pretty…

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Working with In-Home Care Providers to Prevent Seasonal Flu

Every year, five million people worldwide become ill with the flu. The most vulnerable populations? The very young and the elderly. Nursing-home residents are most at risk, but even those who live independently are susceptible. Luckily, up to 80% of deaths can be prevented simply by getting a flu shot.…

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