http://www.actikare.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:53:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New regulations are going into affect beginning September 23, 2010 that can help you fight back when the insurance company denies your claim. The new regulations expand consumer right to appeal denials. The new regulations create  consistency in the appeals process and extend an external review guarantee to employees of companies ... http://www.actikare.com/1457/06/ Alzheimer's patients often become withdrawn, confused, violent and/or combative. This is thought to be caused by their inability to be able to communicate and express what it is that they want or need. It has been noticed that music can promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, enhance memory, improve communication, ... http://www.actikare.com/1401/02/ September is National Preparedness Month you and your family should prepare in event of an emergency. It is especially crucial to prepare when there are persons with special needs in your home. National Preparedness Month is a part of the committed effort to strengthen the United States' preparedness capabilities. The national ... http://www.actikare.com/1408/28/ Today is a good day to look in your medicine cabinet and dispose of any medication that may be out of date or that  you are not using anymore.  One of the reasons that people don't throw away prescriptions is because they don't know what to do with them. I've ... http://www.actikare.com/1409/23/ We all have been tempted to stop taking a prescribed drug because the symptoms went away. It is important to understand why you need to finish a prescription if the instructions say to do so to maximize its effectiveness. Some of the reasons that a person may not take their prescriptions Expense Symptoms ... http://www.actikare.com/1363/23/ The myriad of choices for seniors with prescription drug insurance is confusing and often feels like finding one's way out of a maze. While it is important to review your needs each year, it can be a daunting task that feels so overwhelming that you don't even know where to ... http://www.actikare.com/1367/16/ There are generic equivalents for approximately half of all brand name prescription drugs. Most are 80% less expensive than the brand name. Generics are brand names whose patent has expired but still work effectively for intended use. Generic drugs often have long, complicated and unfamiliar names and this is not done ... http://www.actikare.com/1365/13/ According to the National Council on Patient Information and Education, fifty percent of the American population over 60 takes more than then three medications a day. As a patient, it is your responsibility and right to schedule time with someone in your medical team to go over the prescriptions that ... http://www.actikare.com/1376/09/ This will be the first in a five part series about prescription drug options for older adults. The introduction will provide guidance so that you can become an informed consumer or an advocate for your loved ones. Television, pharmaceutical companies, discount pharmacy chains, newspapers, radio and health plans all vie for ... http://www.actikare.com/1361/06/ “One must pick and choose one's battles in life OR risk living in many emotional foxholes.” ~ Donald Neviaser Caregiving is a difficult job on it's own but when you add work, family and other obligations, it often becomes overwhelming. Caregivers are at an increased risk for depression and chronic illnesses.  When caregivers were ... http://www.actikare.com/1348/03/