Air Pollution at HomeSource: seventhgeneration.com
With flu season and Swine Flu being a year-round risk, there are also issues at home to consider. This article informs the reader about the Air Pollution at Home and what you can do about it.
New Nursing Home Ranking SystemSource: msnbc.com
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have just launched an online ranking system for nursing homes across the country. The system judges the facilities based on staff, quality of care, and health inspections.
For the Elderly, Being Heard About Life's EndSource: The New York Times
Edie Gieg, 85, strides ahead of people half her age and plays a fast-paced game of tennis. But when it comes to health care, she is a champion of "slow medicine," an approach that encourages less aggressive — and less costly — care at the end of life.