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Constant Distraction May Cause Memory LossOctober 18th, 2016 at 5:39 pm by timigustafson
You don't have to be a senior to experience a "senior moment," meaning you forget an otherwise familiar word or name, or can't exactly remember what you planned to do the next minute. It happens throughout life, it just seems to happen more frequently with age.
But it's not always due to mental decline in our later years that we lose track of things. Much of what we ascribe to forgetfulness may actually be a matter of loss of focus, concentration and attention span that begins much earlier.
In our busy lives, distractions are ubiquitous and nearly impossible to avoid. Most of us are in fact used to juggling several chores at once – a.k.a. multitasking – day in and day out. It has become so much part of us that it almost feels strange to dwell on just one subject matter for too long.
Unfortunately, there is a price to be paid for all this. Studies have shown that the brain actually suffers from being pulled in too many different directions.
For example, researchers from Stanford University found that talking on the phone or sending text messages while doing other things or having other interactions at the same time can cause what they coined "impairment of cognitive control".
We admire people who act with great efficiency, and it can be a real asset to be able to function this way. But participants in tests showed that when they were regularly bombarded with multiple streams of information and demands, they paid less attention, could often not remember important details, and switched from one job to the next with less ease, compared to others who completed only one project at the time.
Moreover, the multitaskers had a harder time figuring out which information was relevant and which wasn't to a specific project. People who get inundated with data and messages can become "suckers for irrelevancy," as one study author put it.
Especially an intense (some say, addictive) use of media may impact the brain in ways we are not yet fully comprehending. Clinical studies have already detected changes in the minds of adolescents and young adults who spend a lot of their time on social media. Since the technology that drives such behavior is relatively new, long-term outcomes are still unclear.
However, experts do agree that a constant exposure to media and communication in the so-called digital age does indeed shorten the attention span most people can muster.
While more research is needed to establish direct connections, the effects of distraction and lack of focus do seem real, and may become more pronounced as people grow older.
As it gets harder to digest information or commit data to memory, it becomes ever more important to remain mentally engaged. It may take longer to learn new skills, or even just read through a newspaper article or an entire book, but it's definitely worth the effort, and the benefits are myriad.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D."
Don't Stop the Music Too SoonOctober 9th, 2016 at 5:04 pm by timigustafson
The Rolling Stones have announced the release of a new album before year's end. There may be no big surprises in the offing. Critics in the know say it will be more like going back to beginnings, a retrospective of sorts. Still, I find it nothing short of mindboggling how these guys just keep going after so many decades of – to put it mildly – living life to the fullest.
They are all in their late sixties to mid seventies now – and look at them! They may have wrinkled faces and dyed hair, but they remain lean and full of energy, while most of their contemporaries are likely overweight, balding, and no longer too swift on their feet. So what's their secret? Why do people age so differently?
There are, of course, multiple factors to consider. There are genetic predispositions. There are differences in lifestyle, standard of living, and education. There are geographic and environmental influences. There is diet and physical fitness. There is stress and anxiety. There may be accidents and diseases along the way. And yet, there is also something else, something deep inside a person that lets him or her fare better than others.
Some studies have shown that open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity and creativity do in fact benefit the aging mind, and may even play a role in longevity. A positive attitude and outlook on life may also factor in.
The brains of highly creative and inquisitive individuals like artists and scientists often continue to perform at a high level as they get older, and may even keep improving instead of declining, as one would expect, according to Dr. Nicholas A. Turiano, a psychologist at the University of Rochester and co-author of one such study.
Well-functioning mental capacities may also influence how people age physically. While there is myriad evidence that physical fitness also promotes mental well-being, surveys have found that people who have many interests, stay closely connected with their social surroundings, and continuously expose themselves to new experiences generally suffer from fewer illnesses and age-related debilitations.
It goes without saying that not everyone is creatively inclined or artistically talented. But that is not required. Anything that enhances the quality of a person's life is worthwhile pursuing. It can be travel, continued education, taking up a worthy cause, joining a group of like-minded people. There are endless possibilities. The only constant that matters is that it keeps you occupied, interested and engaged.
There is no need to stop the music inside before nature says so. And the sooner you start, the longer you can hear it play.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D."
Why Seniors Should Not Neglect Their LooksSeptember 16th, 2016 at 2:41 pm by timigustafson
Whenever I'm invited to talk or write about healthy aging – which also for personal reasons has become a specialty of mine – I'm usually expected to address issues of physical and mental fitness. These are certainly more pressing as we grow older, but they should not be the only concerns to consider.
Life in our senior years is as complex as at any other time. We continue to have goals to pursue and routines to maintain, although they may seem different now, and perhaps unfold at a slower pace. And while loss of abilities is a natural part of aging, we don't have to hasten the process by being negligent. This includes every part of our existence, not the least the way we look and present ourselves to the outside world. Yes, I'm talking about such 'frivolous' things as fashion and style.
One of the unfortunate but inevitable effects of aging – for both men and women – is that personal care like grooming and makeup seems to require longer and greater efforts. But it remains as important as ever, and so does getting properly and tastefully dressed.
Granted, most fashion designers don't have a mature clientele in mind when they create their collections, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't keep looking for new ideas and trends. Much of what you find in stores today is not that unheard of and is routinely inspired by periods we went through years or even decades ago. And then, who cares, as long as it makes us look and feel good.
But here is the thing: For many people, the ability to critically judge their appearance does indeed diminish with age. There are no obvious reasons for that. Perhaps they just stop caring or get too comfortable with what they have.
For instance, many seniors have a tendency to hold on to the things they own, including their clothing. It can be hard to toss out an overcoat or suit that once may have cost a lot of money and is still in perfect condition – but is now hopelessly out of style. Or, due to age-related loss of muscle mass and spine compaction, it no longer fits properly.
Especially older men tend to wear their clothes for too long. Eventually, their wardrobe becomes almost demeaning to them, with ill-fitting, rumpled and sagging jackets and pants.
Women make the same mistake if they keep dresses and costumes forever in their closets for those special occasions that rarely ever happen anymore. No ladies, those nineteen-eighties oversized shoulder pads won't make you look as powerful as they used to. In any case, you don't do yourself a favor by hanging on to that beloved old thing. Get rid of it.
Finding good color combinations is another issue. Lessening eyesight can be a problem when picking out fabrics both in coloring and texture. Of course, what goes with what is never written in stone, and arrangements that were once looked upon as no-nos have turned into must-haves later on.
But some rules usually apply one way or another. What they are at any given time is not always easily discernible, especially for those of us who don't stay up-to-date. So, it's worthwhile to look around stores every so often, even if you can't find anything right away that calls your name.
There is also no shame in asking for advice. If sales personnel are not helpful, you can bring along a (perhaps younger) friend or family member who has some knowledge and interest to make you look your best.
There is also myriad information available on the Internet, and not only for seniors. After all, we are not that much different from the rest of the population, just because we have been around the block a few more times.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D."
Longevity – To What Avail?June 7th, 2016 at 5:20 pm by timigustafson
A long life has always been considered a desirable objective for most people, and modern science, abundant food supply and hygienic living conditions are making it possible for ever greater parts of the population to achieve this goal.
Over the past 200 years the average life expectancy has doubled, and some experts say that human longevity has not even reached its peak yet. They are not talking about the distant future. In fact, the first person to live to a 150 may already have been born.
According to the National Institute on Aging, the once leading causes of illness and death – mostly through infectious and parasitic diseases – have all been dramatically reduced with vaccinations, dietary improvements, better health education, and overall higher standards of living.
Obviously, conditions still vary widely from country to country, but generally people now live much longer than ever, worldwide. In some places, those reaching 85 and older already make up the fastest growing part of the populace. Globally, their numbers will quadruple by mid-century. The number of centenarians is projected to increase 10-fold over the same time period.
Being able to extend life, of course, is a great success, especially when it comes with a reasonably high quality of life. But simply adding years of sickness, frailty and decline is not a very appealing prospect. Unfortunately, the progress we are making in terms of keeping people around longer is not always matched by advances in personal health and fitness – both physically and mentally.
Today's seniors, especially in the developed world, could not only be the longest living but also the healthiest generation, based on the level of healthcare and health education available to them.
But sadly, the facts don't bear this out. Dying prematurely from infectious diseases may be a thing of the past, but those threats have been replaced by a host of diet and lifestyle-related chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Most of these are treatable and could be prevented altogether. But according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only a miniscule percentage of the population pays enough attention and adheres to behaviors that can reduce the risk of developing these ailments.
And yet, the steps to take are simple and widely accepted as effective, proactive health measures. They include a healthful diet, regular exercise, persistent weight management, stress reduction, sufficient sleep, and avoidance of smoking, alcohol- and drug abuse. To follow any (or preferably all) of these, it is never too soon or too late.
Adding years to life may be a worthwhile pursuit for its own sake, but without adding life to years by maintaining good health, it will likely be a sadly diminished outcome.
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For Healthy Aging, Stay in ControlMay 17th, 2016 at 2:58 pm by timigustafson
In his latest book, Charles Duhigg, the author of bestsellers like "The Power of Habit, Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business," and now, "Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business," describes how a group of seniors changed the daily routines they were supposed to follow in an assisted living facility. They 'rebelled,' if you will, against a regimen that was forced upon them – not violently, of course, but in subversive ways nevertheless.
For instance, they would trade food items from their pre-set lunch trays among themselves according to their individual tastes and preferences. That may seem insignificant, but still, it gave them a sense of control they wouldn't have had by eating everything that was put in front of them.
Even more rewarding was the idea that they could rearrange the furniture in their cookie-cutter-style rooms to give them a more personal flair. When those actions were met with resistance from management, those rebellious spirits had ever more fun in doing as they pleased.
But getting a brief moment of satisfaction from some random acts of defiance wasn't the point of this story. The consequences were much more profound. As it turned out, experiencing a bit more control over their lives did the health and well-being of these people enormously good. They ate better, were more physically active, improved their mental capacities, and had overall fewer health problems – just because of a little boost in self-confidence and determination. In other words, for these folks, control seemed to be a crucial element for healthy aging.
Being able to make decisions for themselves signals people that they are still alive and that their lives still have meaning, Duhigg writes. Even deciding to stage a nursing home insurrection can become proof that someone is alive and can assert authority over his or her actions.
The changes that typically take place after retirement and as the natural aging process progresses are monumental, to put it mildly, says Dave Bernard, a California-based blogger who specializes in issues around retirement and aging.
When people stop working after decades of employment or in business, they exit abruptly from the world they knew. In many ways, they lose their identity, which they must regain in some other fashion, and they must reorient themselves. At the same time, they find themselves more isolated and have to rely on their own devices as they plan their days, organize their financial affairs, or try to take care of their health needs. They also gradually undergo physical and mental changes that don't work in their favor. As they get more fragile and vulnerable to health problems, they become increasingly dependent on others, something seniors dread the most among all effects of aging.
Loss of independence can happen suddenly through a catastrophic event or insidiously through natural decline. But most seniors don't prepare well for either. They believe they can stay in their home indefinitely and take care of themselves, even if that means to struggle on their own. But the vast majority does eventually end up requiring some help with daily chores like cooking, cleaning, shopping, or simply getting out of the house.
Thankfully, there is assistance available that enables people to have both, remaining reasonably independent and being cared for to the extent it is needed. Organizations like the National Aging in Place Council and countless other programs try to enable their clientele to continue the lifestyle they are used to and also get support like adult day care services, home remodeling, or financial advice.
Of course, the quality of life at old age depends largely on the personal choices an individual makes. The best care is to take proactive steps towards health aging. And for this, it is never too early and never too late.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D."
Men Must Learn to Cope with Longer LivesMarch 28th, 2016 at 8:10 pm by timigustafson
Men used to have shorter life spans than women, according to statistics that seemed unchanging for many decades. But lately the gap started to close, and at least part of the male population is now making headways in terms of healthy aging and longevity.
Causes for higher mortality rates among men were traditionally seen in health problems like heart disease, pulmonary disease, liver disease, and greater accident proneness, all mostly related to diet and lifestyle habits.
Many of these outcomes are related to behaviors that are encouraged or accepted more in men than in women, according to government research, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, eating highly caloric foods, and also engaging in risky activities like gun use, extreme sports, and working in hazardous jobs.
Smoking in particular is still seen as a leading contributor to early deaths. On the other hand, reduction in tobacco use is being credited as one of the most important factors in the improvement of public health and life expectancy, especially among middle-aged and older former smokers.
However, the benefits of positive lifestyle changes are not equally distributed. Almost only educated and well-off males are seeing their odds turning in their favor. High earners in non-hazardous occupations who live in safe and clean environments, can afford to eat well and have easy access to healthcare can expect to live significantly longer than their less fortunate counterparts, recent surveys report.
Surprisingly, it is older women – even if they live reasonably long lives – who nowadays suffer from more diseases and disabilities than other demographics. One reason may be that aging females, especially if they live alone, have on average fewer economic resources available to them. Therefore they may not be as able to accommodate their declines in functioning when they occur, says Dr. Vicki Freedman, a researcher at the Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan and lead author of a new study on age-related health issues.
Unfortunately, debilitating illnesses tend to build on each other, she says. That, of course, applies to both sexes. It becomes harder to perform daily routines like dressing, bathing, cooking, shopping, driving, etc, which all worsen outcomes in many ways.
The fact is that we cannot simply judge the health status of older generations in terms of added years of life expectancy, but that we should look more closely at the quality of their day-to-day lives.
While expanding lifetimes can certainly be seen as part of healthy aging, how this extra time can be filled and enjoyed may be the more compelling issue.
For aging Baby Boomers, this may become the greatest challenge they have to face yet, namely how to make their unprecedented longevity sustainable, both for themselves and for society at large.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®, which is available on her blog and at amazon.com. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D." (www.timigustafson.com).
How to Avoid the Retirement TrapMarch 21st, 2016 at 7:30 am by timigustafson
Retirement is an artifice, an invention of the 20th century. Before then, people hardly ever retired. They stopped working when they couldn't do their (mostly physically demanding) jobs any longer, and soon thereafter they usually died. Now, every day about 10,000 members of the Baby Boomer generation enter what is commonly considered retirement age at 65.
What does this mass exodus from the work force entail? Predictions range from the sanguine to the dire about the prospects of today's retirees. On the one hand, especially well-to-do older adults who are reasonably healthy have many more options to fill their 'golden years' with activities and pursuits than their forbearers could ever imagine. By contrast, insufficient financial security and chronic diseases can lead to a rather precarious endgame. For most, it will be something in between.
For the lucky ones, retirement can really be a glorious time. According to a recent study, being freed from work-related and other demands can allow for lifestyle changes that enhance health and well-being.
"A major life change like retirement creates a great window of opportunity," says Dr. Melody Ding, a Senior Research Fellow of the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, Australia, and lead author of the study report. "It's a chance to get rid of bad routines and engineer new, healthier behaviors."
That would be a desirable outcome. However, there are also challenges waiting for retirees that are not always easily overcome. Routines that helped structure their days and that are now falling by the wayside can leave a considerable void. Those who have no plans other than getting more sleep or enjoying a favorite pastime (golf comes to mind) can find themselves unprepared for that extra amount of leisure. Losing one's professional identity, feeling no longer needed or being bored can result in low self-esteem and depression.
One study from Harvard University found that newly retired men and women faced a 40 percent higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke than their contemporaries who were still in the workforce. The increase was most pronounced during the first year of retirement and gradually leveled off after that.
Moving from working to not working brings a whole host of disruptions along, many of which don't become immediately evident. But the effects are very real and can lead to serious problems if they are not constructively addressed.
"Our [study] results suggest we may need to look at retirement as a process rather than an event," says J. Robin Moon, a researcher at Harvard's School of Public Health and lead author of the study.
The process can be a smooth or a bumpy ride, depending on a wide range of factors.
Financial stability is certainly part of it, but for retirement to succeed, many other components need to be in place as well. Most important are a supportive social life as well as engagement in meaningful, stimulating activities such as travel and continuing education, among countless other options. To maintain both physical and mental health, there are no better means than preventive measures, including an age-appropriate eating and exercise regimen.
However, such steps should be taken long before actual retirement takes place. People need to prepare themselves thoroughly for this transformative time, preferably several years in advance, experts recommend.
The tremendous changes newly retired persons experience can affect their lifestyles favorably or unfavorably, says Else Zantinge, a researcher at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands who conducted studies on the health affects of retirement. The pre-retirement period should be used as an opportunity to make the transition as easy as possible.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®, which is available on her blog and at amazon.com. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D." (www.timigustafson.com).
Of Loss and Letting GoFebruary 16th, 2016 at 6:30 pm by timigustafson
I recently saw the movie "The Lady in the Van" with Maggie Smith in the leading role. In a nutshell, the film is the adaptation of a memoir about an elderly women who has fallen on tough times and is forced to live out her late years in a shabby van parked in the driveway of her reluctant host, a playwright who eventually tells her story. While reviews have been mixed, it is clear that the subject matter touches on a critical issue: How much, or how little, does it take for things to go awry as we age? Like in this case, growing old can be outright scary.
The fear of aging, of course, is not limited to financial concerns, although they often take center stage. Deteriorating physical and mental health, loss of loved ones, social isolation, and the progressive inability to cope with daily tasks and challenges can make people dread the so-called "golden years" rather than embrace them.
Such fear can manifest itself in numerous ways. "Gerascophobia," as the scientific term is called, can generate forms of stress and anxiety that can be quite debilitating. These may oftentimes be unfounded, but they are not necessarily irrational. Aging does in fact entail significant losses and forces us to let go of what we have long taken for granted.
Especially in our society that so strongly favors self-reliance, it can be hard to imagine how a life dependent on the help of others could be worthwhile. Surveys show that most adults are more afraid of losing their independence in their twilight years than they are of death.
And yet, considering that ever-larger portions of the population are entering their senior years, we will sooner rather than later be forced to re-examine our views of aging with all its implications.
Yes, many people live longer and are healthier and more active late in life than their parents and grandparents could ever imagine. But many also struggle with chronic diseases and disabilities that diminish their prospects. Learning to deal with all sides of the aging process is a real challenge.
"Life is an Indian giver," as a song by the rock band Modest Mouse goes. It gives us everything and then takes it all away again.
While this is undoubtedly true, it is another matter how we relate to that obvious fact.
By definition, loss is something that happens to us against our will. We don't normally perceive it as a gift, a blessing, a chance, or anything else positive. The losses that come with age are generally impoverishing, not enriching or enhancing. But it doesn't have to be this way.
"For some, the downsizing that inevitably comes with age is like living in a mournful country-western song, suffering one loss after another. Angry and embittered, they become cranky or depressed. For others, it becomes a kind of spiritual journey, an opportunity to affirm what is really of value. Finding new interest and meaning in life around them, they become wise and content," writes Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker, a psychologist, family counselor, and columnist for Psych Central.
Finding something new in the disappearance of the old and familiar is indeed the best outcome we can hope for – if we are open to it. A friend of mine once compared the way she tried to handle her own aging experience to "pruning of an old tree." You cut back and dispose of what is no longer fruitful. But you also make space for anew growth, and you may be surprised at times what still emerges.
If loss is what we undergo passively, letting go – consciously and willingly – is the active countermeasure we can take. This is not resignation in the face of the inevitable, but the human spirit staying in control and remaining intact, regardless.
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Timi Gustafson R.D. is a registered dietitian, newspaper columnist, blogger and author of the book "The Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun"®, which is available on her blog and at amazon.com. For more articles on nutrition, health and lifestyle, visit her blog, "Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D." (www.timigustafson.com).
For Healthy Aging, Less Is MoreSeptember 9th, 2015 at 12:41 pm by timigustafson
Several recently published studies on aging all seem to lead to the same conclusion: when it comes to diet and lifestyle choices, older adults are well advised to practice moderation. Whether it concerns weight management, physical activity, or alcohol and tobacco use, health experts urge people to consider their limitations and changing needs as they approach their senior years.
One such study, led by researchers at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), found that gradual calorie restriction in mid-life could help lower the risk of many diseases later on. The findings confirm what has previously been shown only in animal studies, namely that reducing food intake could have a positive impact on aging and longevity, thereby supporting the message that weight control becomes ever more important in the second half of life.
Similarly, experts recommend age-appropriate behavior when it comes to exercise. While physical activity is crucial for healthy aging – as it is for good health in general – there are limits to what people can endure as they grow older. Of course, much depends on a person's individual fitness level, but certain precautions should be observed regardless. The good news is that even smaller doses of regular exercise (emphasis on regular) can produce significant benefits, not only for the aging body but, equally as important, for the mind. As studies have shown, even less strenuous activities like walking, bicycling, or swimming can help improve heart health as well as cognitive abilities. But for seniors, trying harder may not necessarily lead to better results.
It has often been suggested that drinking alcohol, particularly red wine, may be beneficial for the heart. To be sure, those claims are not beyond dispute, and the jury is still out on what alcohol actually does for people's well-being other than make them feel good. What is well established, however, is that consuming high amounts is dangerous and can have enormously detrimental consequences in multiple ways, including for aging. As it gets older, the human body becomes increasingly vulnerable to the effects of alcohol and is less able to handle its toxicity, according to research. That is why the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recommends for seniors no more than one glass of alcoholic beverages per day.
It goes without saying that avoidance or cessation of tobacco use is a good idea at any time, but, again, it becomes a more pressing matter at an advanced age.
Most of the studies mentioned reaffirm other findings of the past. For instance, according to the guidelines for healthy aging by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all adults over the age of 50 should be conscious of their changing health needs. Dietary choices should depend on activity level and other factors like eating styles, food sources, and so on. Following a regular exercise regimen can be instrumental in slowing down the natural aging process, but age-related limitations must be taken into account. Some lifelong pleasures and habits like drinking or smoking may no longer be tolerable. Counseling and other support measures for cessation may be helpful.
Another topic that is often not considered enough is the psychological component in all this. If those guidelines and recommendations are perceived only as restraint or deprivation, they will be hard to adhere to. Old habits, as the saying goes, die hard. As we grow older, we all experience losses and are forced to let go. For this, it is of great importance to see the larger picture and appreciate the immeasurable value of good health, without which nothing else matters.
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Don't Grow Old Sick, Experts Warn Baby BoomersJune 17th, 2015 at 11:57 am by timigustafson
As more and more members of the Baby Boomer generation – those born between 1946 and 1964, about 75 million in all – enter retirement age and move from commercial healthcare plans to Medicare, the national insurance program for Americans over the age of 65, the question becomes more urgent how the ever-rising medical costs will be absorbed by society.
Roughly three million people will be added annually to the program over the next two decades or so, and it will affect and likely change every part of healthcare as we know it, according to experts.
Cause for concern does not come from these changing demographics per se but rather the fact that Baby Boomers have turned out to be less healthy and less prepared to shoulder (at least part of) their medical expenses by themselves than previously hoped.
Although the average life expectancy has dramatically increased over the last half century, Boomers are not necessarily better off in terms of their health status than those before them. Many have to cope with serious health issues for decades, and the existing medical system is not prepared for such drawn out crises.
Two-thirds of today's Medicare beneficiaries suffer from multiple chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, and pulmonary problems, according to surveys. The sickest among them, about four million, or 15 percent, account for almost half of the current annual costs of about $324 billion.
Medicare data show that healthcare spending on one person with just one chronic disease amounts to nearly three times that of someone who has no long-terms ailment.
The good news is that much of these expenses could be reduced with diet and lifestyle improvements. Unfortunately, too many Boomers tend to overindulge, and adhere to a predominantly sedentary lifestyle, says Dr. Dana E. King, a family physician and researcher at West Virginia University who has studied chronic conditions among Baby Boomers for many years. Nearly 40 percent are obese, and more than half don't get any regular exercise at all, he laments.
Also, he says, patients often rely exclusively on medications as their remedy, when in fact the drugs they are taking should be used in conjunction with lifestyle changes.
In one of his studies, involving 15,000 Baby Boomers, Dr. King found that participants who implemented health-promoting diet and lifestyle changes over a period of just four years reduced their risk of dying from a heart attack by an impressive 40 percent.
With better information and greater awareness of the importance of such changes, we could still stave off the otherwise impending crush on the medical system that will surely occur if the chronic diseases these people are now plagued with are not brought under control, he says.
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"Hope is what drives the hearts of those who depart," said Pope Francis on 27 September as he opened the Caritas 'Share the Journey' migration campaign.
Caritas North America consists of three organisations from the United States and Canada.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Development and Peace (Canada) have many tens of thousands of individual members and provide some of the largest emergency response, development, advocacy and other programmes to the united work of Caritas Internationalis. They work together with the Caritas Latin America and Caribbean region on common initiatives such as migration, peacebuilding and social and economic justice.
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Pope Francis is to launch Caritas Internationalis' 'Share the Journey' migration campaign in Rome on Wednesday 27th September 2017.
Pope Francis will launch Caritas Internationalis' global campaign on migration - 'Share the Journey' on Wednesday 27th September 2017 – 12.30 PM.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the Catholic Church, is monitoring the progress of Hurricane Harvey, along with the local Catholic Charities agencies in Texas and Louisiana, and taking action toward assisting in the recovery efforts. Even before the storm hit land, CCUSA launched a text-to-give campaign, and the response on ...
World Humanitarian Day – highlight on how Caritas workers have responded to the refugee crisis in Europe
The statistics are sadly familiar. War in Syria has caused a mass exodus from the country of nearly 5 million people. Other wars and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia are adding to this global humanitarian emergency. While sea crossings into Europe are down from their peak of 1.2 million in 2015, they ...
Mathieu Kaldaoussa and his family have experienced the terror of Boko Haram first hand. They were forced to flee their village in Cameroon after repeated incursions from Boko Haram fighters. Three of his children were kidnapped. His children have still not been found and the 32-year-old and his wife and their four remaining children are ...
Easter message by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, president of Caritas Internationalis My family began with the migration of a child. My maternal grandfather was born in China. His mother was very poor so she sent her son with a relative who travelled to the Philippines – and that's where I was born and grew up. ...
Do you want to help child migrants? Here are seven suggestions from Pope Francis. Welcome child migrants into our homes, our communities and our nations. "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me" (Mk 9:37; cf. Mt 18:5; Lk 9:48; Jn ...
Jimmy Lopez, 24, was trafficked after he left his family in Honduras to go to the United States. His story reminds us of the vulnerability of child migrants to human trafficking, and the need to protect them and their rights.
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SAO PAULO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Asset managers in Brazil face a challenging year raising client funds as higher borrowing costs and a presidential election, alongside the removal of monetary stimulus in the United States, make investors skittish, industry group Anbima said Thursday.
Clients are reluctant to pour money into asset management and hedge funds given the outlook, said Anbima vice president Robert Van Dijk, although privately-owned pension funds, government-sponsored funds and private banking clients were likely to prove an exception.
"Some investors are taking a long-term view, but in general what you feel is that there is a more conservative tone across the market," said Van Dijk, also a senior executive at Votorantim Wealth Management.
Foreign investors, corporate clients and local retail investors drew some 24 billion reais ($10 billion) from domestic funds last year, data from the São Paulo-based group showed.
Many investors have been increasingly critical of President Dilma Rousseff's heavy-handed intervention in some industries and her reluctance to tackle growing imbalances on fiscal and external fronts.
Net fundraising totaled 59.7 billion reais last year, the lowest number in five years and below the historical average since at least 2007, Anbima said. In 2012, funds attracted a net 103.1 billion reais.
The numbers provide fresh evidence of the impact on investor perceptions of declining monetary stimulus in the U.S. and a deterioration in Brazil's fiscal position.
Brazil has the world's seventh-largest fund industry, with 2.47 trillion reais - about $1.1 trillion - of assets under management.
In terms of asset classes, fixed-income and hedge funds saw the largest redemptions last year.
Executives at Anbima would not detail expected asset class performance this year, but said clients would remain attentive to political risk and global market trends when deciding what to do with their money.
October's election, in which Rousseff is expected to seek a second term, is a concern for investors. Polls show Rousseff would beat any challenger if the elections were held today.
In 2013, investors boosted demand for more liquid assets, or financial instruments that can change hands faster, while cutting their share of stocks and government debt in overall portfolios, Anbima said.
Outstanding securities linked to repurchase agreements rose to 25.4 percent of total assets under management in Brazil, up from 22.3 percent in 2012.
The amount of government debt holdings fell to 35.6 percent of the total from 39.5 percent in 2012, following a steep jump in debt yields as the central bank raised the benchmark Selic overnight lending rate six times last year.
The central bank raised the Selic by a higher-than-expected 0.5 percentage points to 10.5 percent on Wednesday.
Market turmoil led to a dramatic spike in government bond yields between the first- and third-quarters of last year, fueling huge losses for some securities - especially fixed-rate and inflation-linked bonds with long maturities.
Part of that impact may have reduced the share of government debt in total holdings, said Luiz Sorge, a director at Anbima.
Stocks fell to 13.7 percent of total AUM in 2013, from 14.1 percent the prior year, following a tumble in the Bovespa benchmark stock index.
Equity holdings in Brazil are well below the global fund industry's 43 percent reading, Sorge said.
The share of investments in corporate credit instruments rose to 11 percent last year from 9.7 percent in 2012. Asset managers are moving into that category, including asset-backed securities and credit investments, to chase higher returns.


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The Role of Financial Control in Preventing Losses of Budget Funds
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This session is for adult riders who want to learn more about the skills of mountain biking (Particularly roadies). In the session we will introduce you to the correct riding techniques to build your confidence on the bike which will lead becoming a safer rider whilst road biking however, be aware mountain biking is addictive!
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A woman who was seriously injured when her vehicle was struck by a drunken driver has won a settlement of $2.5 million. The victim, a middle aged woman, was driving home from work at night when the vehicle operated by an underage intoxicated driver swerved into her path. The woman was life-flighted to a hospital where she was treated for multiple serious injuries, and subsequently required several surgeries, including a joint replacement. She was represented by the Berks County, PA law firm of Liever, Hyman & Potter, who brought suit against the underage drunk driver and the restaurant that was responsible for serving her. Including future payments, the settlement is expected to total more than $2,575,000. contact us | back to top
Nearly $1.5 Million Recovered for Accident Victim
A settlement of $1,450,000 has been recovered for a single mother whose car was struck by a bus. The young woman was waiting for traffic to clear in order to turn left into a parking lot. A large commercial bus traveling behind her failed to stop and swerved into the oncoming lane as the woman began her turn. The collision resulted in a serious head injury and multiple fractures. The victim was life-flighted by rescue helicopter to the nearest trauma hospital. After an extensive hospitalization, she was transferred home where she was immobilized in a hospital bed and required in-home health care, physical and occupational therapy. contact us | back to top
Victim of Truck Collision Recovers $1.2 Million
The insurer for the driver of a truck that swerved to avoid rear-ending a school bus and collided with another vehicle has paid 1.2 million for the serious injuries suffered by the other driver. An investigation by the victim's attorneys at Liever, Hyman & Potter determined that the truck driver was following the bus too closely. A trucking expert who was retained by the law firm was prepared to testify that if the driver had kept a proper distance between his truck and the bus, he could have brought his truck to a stop without hitting the bus and without crossing the centerline. contact us | back to top
$1,040,000 Recovered for Brain Injury Resulting from Motorcycle Accident at Dangerous Intersection
A man was riding his motorcycle to a local bank on a Saturday morning, when he was struck by an auto that pulled out from a stop sign at a dangerous intersection. Our client, who was a factory worker, suffered brain injury. The $1,040,000 settlement we won for him included the maximum that could be collected from the state, as well as from the municipality, as a result of improper highway design. We also obtained the policy limit for vehicle driver's negligent operation. contact us | back to top
Wrongful Death Attorneys Obtain $1.4M Settlement for Roadway Defect, Fatal Auto Crash
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The wrongful death attorneys represented the estate of a deceased passenger against the driver and the Highway Department responsible for roadway design and maintenance. contact us | back to top
Reading Intersection Accident Settled for $1.28 Million
Reading, PA — A $1,280,000 settlement has been reached in favor of a retired man seriously injured in an auto accident at a city intersection. The victim, who was represented by the law firm of Liever, Hyman & Potter, sustained injuries to his spleen, liver, ribs and left occipital bone when another vehicle ran a red light during a rain storm. He required tracheostomy and ventilation during recovery, which delayed speech therapy. He also suffered constant pain and sleep disruption as a result of fragments from the fracture of eleven ribs.
The settlement included the entire available bodily injury coverage of $1,250,000, plus the maximum $30,000 in underinsured motorist coverage. contact us | back to top
Over $1.2 Million Recovered for Head Injury Victim in Accident
On the way to work, a client was waiting for traffic to clear in order to turn left into a parking lot. A large commercial vehicle traveling behind the our client's car failed to stop and swerved into the oncoming lane as our client attempted her turn. The terrible crash resulted in massive injuries including multiple fractures and a head injury. Settlement exceeded $1,200,000. contact us | back to top
Attorneys Counter Defense Argument of Illegal Passing, Obtain $560,000+ Settlement for Injured Motorcyclist
A pickup truck and motorcycle collision has resulted in a total liability and underinsured recovery of $562,600.
The pickup truck was stopped at the intersection and signaling a left turn when the driver of the truck observed an acquaintance in a parking lot to his right and began to turn right towards the lot, instead of left. In doing so, the pickup struck the cyclist who was passing on the paved shoulder on that side of the vehicle. The motorcyclist suffered a head injury.
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Cross-Over Accident Results in $900,000 Settlement
A 49-year-old unemployed laborer suffered multiple injuries when a beer truck crossed the center line and struck his vehicle. The insurer for the beer distributor paid $900,000 to compensate our client for his injuries. contact us | back to top
Truck Spills Load and Crushes Victim
A $1,100,000 settlement was obtained on behalf of a severely injured 73 year old retired home economics teacher. Our client suffered severe injury on Route 73 between Blandon and Oley, Pennsylvania when a dump truck coming in the opposite direction swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic and overturned and crushed our client's car. Although the truck driver claimed that his actions were necessitated by the sudden unexpected stopping of a car in front of him, we were able to conduct an extensive investigation which completely undermined his defense. Our client suffered massive injuries including numerous fractures and underwent surgeries. She required both inpatient and rehabilitation care as well as home care. There were extensive medical bills paid by her health insurance which demanded that the payments be repaid out of the settlement. That demand was successfully contested and a lien by Medicare was dramatically reduced. contact us | back to top
Motorcycle Accident Settled for $1/2-million
A settlement of $500,000 has been announced on behalf of a motorcyclist who suffered neck, shoulder, arm and hand injuries in a collision with an automobile. The motorcyclist, who was in his late 50s at the time of the accident, was traveling straight when a motor vehicle attempted to turn left directly in front of him.
The victim was represented by Liever, Hyman & Potter, one of the leading personal injury law firms in Berks and Schuylkill counties. contact us | back to top
Herniated Disc Results in $250,000 Settlement for Steel Worker
A steelworker who sustained a herniated cervical disc in his neck as a result of his strenuous work has won a workers' compensation settlement of $250,000. The injury required two cervical spine fusion surgeries, and left the man unable to return to his job as a steelworker. His attorneys at the law firm of Liever, Hyman & Potter also attained for their client a settlement of $24,000 for the two small scars that were the result of the surgeries. contact us | back to top
Reduction of Injured Worker's Benefits Prevented Resulting in $118,000 Settlement
As a result of a work injury, our client suffered a low back injury in the nature of a an annular tear of a lumbar disc; however, he did not require surgery. The Defendant workers' compensation insurance carrier commenced litigation against our client and hired a vocational expert in an attempt to reduce his disability benefits by proving that work was generally available to him within his restrictions. We hired our own vocational expert in opposition to the modification petition as a result of which we obtained a settlement for our client in the amount of $118,000. contact us | back to top
$170,000 Work Comp Settlement for Shoulder Injury
Our client, a tractor-trailer driver, had been working for his company for 20 years when he sustained a torn rotator cuff as a result of a fall he took while unloading a truck. Because our client was unable to return to his job as a truck driver, the workers' compensation insurance carrier filed a petition against our client seeking to suspend his benefits alleging that he had retired from the work force and also sought to modify his benefits alleging that work was generally available to him within his restrictions. In opposition to the vocational and medical experts hired by the work comp carrier we presented the testimony of Claimant's treating doctor as a result of which we obtained a settlement for our client in the amount of $170,000. contact us | back to top
Lifting Injury Results in $165,000 Work Comp Settlement
A worker at a feed mill injured his lower back while lifting an 80-pound bag of salt. Bulging discs prevented him from returning to heavy labor. We won a workers' compensation settlement of $165,000. contact us | back to top
$120,000 Settlement for Blind Worker Who Suffered a Neck Injury
Our client was legally blind almost from birth. His employer was able to accommodate his blindness and have him work until he suffered a neck injury that required surgery. In an effort to modify or suspend the workers' compensation benefits being paid to him, a labor market survey was performed in which the defendant-insurance company alleged that the client was able to work various positions, such as security guard watching TV monitors or as a hotel clerk. We defended the petition on the basis that his legal blindness had to be taken into consideration to determine what his "residual earning capacity" was at the time. Although the workers' compensation Judge found against the client, we appealed the matter and, because of the strength of our case, the claim settled for $120,000. The settlement was fashioned in such a way that it maximized social security disability benefits. contact us | back to top
Death Benefits Awarded for Work-Related Heart Attack
Volunteer firemen are considered employees of the municipality they serve. Following the placement of snow chains on the fire trucks of the borough's fire company, the volunteer fireman suffered a fatal heart attack. Through our retention of a medical expert and the providing of his testimony, the workers' compensation Judge awarded death benefits to the surviving widow. She continues to receive those benefits to this day. contact us | back to top
Proof that Latex Allergy is Work-Related Results in $100,000 Settlement for Injured Worker
A nurse at a local hospital developed breathing problems as a result of being exposed to latex. Her claim was initially denied, but through medical testimony we were able to establish that she was suffering from a latex allergy as a result of her employment. She returned to work with subsequent employers but would suffer reoccurrences with each exposure. Claims were pursued until, through litigation, a lump sum payment of $100,000 was made to her. contact us | back to top
Lifetime Payout for Day Care Injury Could Top $3 Million
A day care center accident that blinded one eye of a 22-month old child and that "could have and should been prevented," has been settled with guaranteed payouts over the boy's lifetime in the amount of $1.2 million, and an expected life payout of $3.1 million.
Expert witnesses enlisted by the law firm of Liever, Hyman & Potter countered the assertion of staff members that the child injured himself playing with a harmless toy train.
"Two of the three staff members had no formal training in child care, and each of them provided a different account as to what exactly the child was doing at the time of his injury," explained attorneys from the law firm, which conducted an extensive investigation. "The child's treating physician, a renowned pediatric ophthalmologist, has clearly stated that it is not plausible that the toy train could have caused the injury suffered by the child."
The law firm also consulted with and hired a Rehabilitation Counselor and life care planner, an economist, and a child safety expert, to review the facts and circumstances surrounding the tragedy and provide expert testimony on the child's behalf. contact us | back to top
Ladder Accident Results in $900,000 Settlement
A construction worker was on the job when the fiberglass stepladder on which he was standing collapsed, shattering his heel. We won a settlement of $900,000. contact us | back to top
Over One Million Dollars Recovered for Shattered Ankle in Construction Accident
A 37 year old construction worker was descending a temporary staircase on a building site when the staircase suddenly collapsed, causing him to fall and shatter his ankle. We were able to prove that a support for the staircase had been removed, with the result that it was only a matter of time before the staircase collapsed. We obtained a settlement of 1.1 million dollars. contact us | back to top
"Not-So-Trivial" Pavement Defect Lands Trip Victim $165,000 Settlement
Attorneys at Liever, Hyman & Potter successfully challenged the "trivial defect" doctrine, which holds that small pavement inconsistencies of less that 1-1/4″ cannot be the basis for recovery in a trip and fall lawsuit. Representing a woman who had broken her nose and arm after stumbling on a 3/4″ rise at the top of a set of concrete steps, the attorneys argued that the location of the problem did not afford the victim an adequate chance to recover and avoid her fall, which is a key rationale of the trivial defect defense. contact us | back to top
Jury Verdict in Favor of Son in Lawsuit Against His Parents
Our client went to his parents' house to help them nail roofing shingles on a new porch his parents had designed and built themselves. Unfortunately, the porch roof was not adequately attached to the existing house and pulled away,causing our client to fall and injure his knee. The parents' insurance company refused to offer anything because they didn't believe a jury would ever find in favor of a child in a lawsuit against his parents. The jury did find in favor of our client and against both his mom and dad, and awarded him $75,000. contact us | back to top
Jury Verdict for Slip and Fall on Ice at Gas Pumps
Our client slipped on ice at a service station when he got out of his car to pump gas, injuring his shoulder. The station had recently installed a canopy over the pumps which leaked, resulting in a small, clear patch of ice forming next to the pumps. The attendant, who described has job as "sitting in a booth" admitted that he knew of the ice. The jury awarded our client $75,000.contact us | back to top
Injury During Parking Lot Attack Results in $100,000 Settlement
On her way to work one morning, a young woman was robbed in a parking lot. As she tried to fight off her assailant, she suffered a leg injury. Our investigation found that the parking lot gate was inoperative, so it was left open. The robber was never apprehended, but we obtained a settlement of $100,000 from the owner of the parking lot. contact us | back to top
Woman on Motorcycle Severely Injured by Overhanging Tree Branch
A man and woman passenger were riding on a motorcycle at night. As they rode down a country road, the passenger was struck in the face by an overhanging branch, causing massive facial injuries. From the owner of the property on which the tree was located, we recovered a $500,000 policy limit. We also won $450,000 from the township responsible for maintaining the road and trimming overhanging trees. contact us | back to top
$12.75 Million Settlement for Failure to Diagnose and Properly Treat Brain Disease
Our litigation team obtained a settlement with a lifetime payout of over $12,750,000 for a middle aged woman who was diagnosed with a brain arteriovenous malformation – AVM – which is a tangle of abnormal and poorly formed blood vessels in the brain that increase the risk of bleeding. The woman's primary physician referred her to a neurosurgeon, who failed to properly identify the AVM and timely order a crucial study. It was argued that the delay in diagnosis resulted in the rupture of her AVM. She suffered permanent catastrophic injuries including locked-in syndrome, a condition in which she is awake and alert, but completely paralyzed. Fortunately, this brave woman eventually regained limited muscle function that allows her to communicate with her family. She requires constant care from her husband, her sons and hired caregivers. The settlement will allow her to safely remain in her home and obtain lifelong medical care. contact us | back to top
Delay in Cancer Diagnosis Due to Botched Pap Smear Analysis
A medical laboratory was negligent in performing a pap smear, which caused delay in the diagnosis of cancer. We obtained an $800,000 settlement from the laboratory. contact us | back to top
$2 Million Settlement for Failure to Detect Infection
Following neck surgery, our client, who was a plumber, developed an infection that was not detected. Because of the delay in diagnosis, the infection was able to attack his spinal cord, which resulted in paralysis. Working with our litigation partners, a $2,000,000 settlement was obtained just before the trial was scheduled to begin. contact us | back to top
Delay in Cancer Diagnosis Due to Incorrect Reading of X-Ray
A lifelong smoker was sent to the hospital for a chest x-ray. The x-ray showed a suspicious gray area, but the client was not told and no additional testing was done at that time. When she was x-rayed two years later, she found that she had incurable lung cancer. She died a year after that. Liever, Hyman & Potter and our litigation partners were retained. A highly qualified expert physician reviewed the two x-rays and was prepared to testify as to the increased risk of harm caused by the delay in diagnosis of lung cancer. A settlement was obtained in the amount of $450,000. contact us | back to top
$1 Million Verdict for Failure to Diagnose Congenital Hip Condition
When she was an infant, her doctor failed to diagnose congenital dislocated hips. As a teenager, she suffered harm when a nerve was injured during surgery. At the age of 20, as the client of Liever, Hyman & Potter and our litigation partners, she won a $1,000,000 verdict plus delay damages. contact us | back to top
$1 Million Verdict for Negligent Spine Surgery
A young man in his 20's underwent lower back surgery. During the procedure, a metal screw perforated a blood vessel. The problem was not promptly diagnosed. Additional surgeries to correct the injuries to his blood vessel caused serious swelling of his leg and severe pain. Our firm and litigation partners obtained a $1,000,000 verdict and judgment for our client. contact us | back to top
$3 Million Settlements for Improperly Medicated Newborns
Two prematurely born infants in a hospital were given the wrong medication. One died, and the other suffered severe trauma. The total settlement we and our litigation partners obtained from the hospital was $3,000,000. contact us | back to top
Cardiac Malpractice Causes Death to Hard Working Father
A $1,000,000 settlement was found to appropriate by the Court for a widow and two surviving children of a 56 year old delivery truck driver who died following successful hip replacement surgery. The case was hotly contested. The gentleman died after he was misdiagnosed as having heart symptoms when he was really suffering from pulmonary emboli. A fatal emboli caused his untimely death. Our trial team retained highly qualified medical specialists that offered that he received negligent care and that his death could and should have been avoided. contact us | back to top
Birth Trauma Results in Cerebral Palsy
The Court approved a lifetime care plan of more than $5,000,000 for a wonderful young boy who loves baseball but will never be able to play because he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following his pre-mature birth. Our litigation team with the backing of nationally renowned medical specialists contended that the pregnant mother and her infant were not properly monitored during pre-term labor, that a timely C-section was wrongfully delayed and following birth the infant was not properly ventilated with critical oxygen supplementation. contact us | back to top
$2,350,000 Approved by Court for Failing to Timely Deliver Baby
A Court approved settlement of $2,350,000 was obtained for a child who suffered dramatic birth trauma. Our medical malpractice litigation team successfully demonstrated that the doctors in training improperly allowed the mother's labor to proceed while the fetus was being deprived of needed oxygen. An earlier emergency C-section was mandated in order to avoid the brain injury which occurred. The hard fought settlement which was achieved allowed for the establishment of a specials needs trust, and the family was able to purchase a handicapped accessible home for the child and to make sure that all necessary care be provided for the child as he develops and grows. The substantial trust funds will ensure continuing income and the best treatment and therapies throughout the child's lifetime. contact us | back to top
Six-Figure Settlement for the Estate of a 98 year-old Nursing Home Resident
A nursing home employee attempted to move a 98 year-old nursing home resident without assistance using a mechanical lift. The resident was supposed to be assisted by two employees whenever she was moved. Further, the one employee who did attempt to move the resident without assistance also failed to properly use the mechanical lift. The resident suffered a fractured hip and head injury as a result of the fall. She lived another 6 months, and her condition deteriorated as a result of her injuries. She soon thereafter passed away due to her injuries. The case was contested by the defendants. We and our litigation partners obtained a six-figure settlement. The terms of the settlement are confidential. contact us | contact us | back to top
Six-Figure Settlement Against A Local Hospital for a Man Who Suffered A Sacral Pressure Sore
We and our litigation colleagues represented the family of a 64 year old man who was hospitalized for a serious heart condition. After the hospital performed life-saving heart surgery, the nursing department of the hospital failed to properly turn and reposition the man every 2 hours while he laid in bed during recovery from surgery. He completely relied upon the nursing department to turn and reposition him to relieve pressure off of his sacral area. The patient developed a Stage IV pressure sore on his sacral area which caused terrible pain. The terms of the settlement are confidential. contact us | back to top
Six-Figure Settlement for the Estate of a 62 year Old Man who Died After Being Given Improper Medication at a Hospital
A 62 year old man had diabetes and significant kidney disease. He arrived at the defendant hospital due to dizziness from his low blood sugar. He was taking certain known medications for his kidney disease. When he arrived at the hospital, the hospital staff used improper testing methods to determine his sugar levels and therefore improperly administered insulin causing him to fall into a diabetic coma. He never woke up and died soon thereafter due to the hospital's improper testing methods and improper administration of the wrong medication. The terms of the settlement are confidential. contact us | back to top
Wrongful Death Lawyers Obtain Award for Family of an 87 Year Old Nursing Home Resident Who Suffered Serious Pressure Sores
The wrongful death lawyers at LH&P and our litigation team represented the family of an 87 year old man whose family was forced to place him in a nursing home for his own safety. Only after an admission to a hospital was it discovered that their loved one suffered numerous serious pressure sores, dehydration, malnutrition, renal failure, and sepsis (infection) secondary to the pressure sores. The pressure sores, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, and sepsis were the result of severe neglect, and were the cause of his injuries, pain/suffering and death. The nursing home was issued deficiencies by the Department of Health after it conducted a survey due a complaint filed by the family regarding the lack of care. The nursing home was cited for violation of numerous State and Federal Nursing Home Regulations in the areas of the "Exercise of Rights," "Pressure Sores," "Mental and Psychosocial Functioning," and "Accidents." The nursing home vigorously disputed the case. The case proceeded to arbitration and the family was awarded a significant financial award. The terms are confidential. contact us | back to top
Significant Six-Figure Settlement for the Estate of a 74 Year Old Man Who Died After A Serious Fall Out of Bed in A Nursing Home
We and our litigation partners represented the wife and estate of a 74 year old man, who was very ill and had a limited life-expectancy. The resident suffered several falls in a short time period. The last fall caused fatal head injuries. The evidence demonstrated that the fall was preventable and should not have occurred. The nursing home failed to provide all of the necessary safety measures to prevent the fall and subsequent head injury. The nursing home's chart was confusing and inconsistent. Further, the nursing home failed to properly monitor the family's loved one after the fall which resulted in further injury and death. The family received a significant six-figure settlement. The terms are confidential. contact us | back to top
Significant Six-Figure Settlement Obtained for an 82 Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Who Suffered 6 Falls in only 3 Month Nursing Home Admission
We and our litigation partners represented the 3 adult children of an 82 year old woman, who was supposed to be in the nursing home for short-term rehabilitation. Unfortunately, she fell 6 times in the nursing home in only 3 months, and the last fall caused her death. Because of the nursing home's failure to provide proper fall precautions, the otherwise healthy 82 year old woman never returned home to be with her family. During this admission, the resident also suffered malnutrition and dehydration. The last fatal fall caused a significant hip fracture, which resulted in our client's quick decline and death. At the family's request, this matter was resolved very early in the litigation in order to avoid the stress of a long battle with the nursing home. The terms of the settlement are confidential.


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The company behind the push is Dallas based RedAway, LLC. They recently submitted a 120 page application to the state of Texas to lease and operate space off of Sentry and South 2nd avenue in Mansfield. The processing plant will treat and dispose of medical waste from around the area and as far as Louisiana.
Mansfield resident and business owner turned watchdog, Michael Slataper says it's not a good plan for the city. He fears the processing of medical waste in Mansfield will impact development of residential neighborhoods and cause safety concerns over spills and hazards.
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A community meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Mansfield City Hall. State officials from the TCEQ are expected to head the meeting and hear any concerns about RedAway's plan.
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