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February 9, 2012

Conditions and Diseases

Exercise for Parkinson's Patients

Becky G. Farley, PT, PhD, MS, knows that exercise is about more than fitness -- it is a physiological tool that encourages the body's own endogenous brain repair mechanisms. "Exercise promotes brain health and thereby may protect the remaining 'viable' dopamine neurons, called neuroprotection," she said. It also optimizes brain function through activity-dependent plasticity mechanisms that can restore function to damaged pathways, normalize interference from inefficient signaling and increase reliance on undamaged systems.

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All-Encompassing Care

Bayada Nurses, a leading provider of home health care services to people of all ages, has set out on a years-long endeavor to ensure that the company's name reveals all areas in which the organization is involved. In January, Bayada Nurses became Bayada Home Health Care. The organization has launched the new identity to reflect a clearer mission focus and depth of specialized services amid the growing demand for home health care.  Opportunities for PTs Abound

Electronic Health Records: The Future

Medical practices of all sizes and specialties are in for some significant changes over the next few years, as clinicians look for the smartest way to enter the world of electronic health records. While some practices and facilities have embraced this new milieu as an opportunity to improve quality, safety and efficiency, others have been slow to respond.  Overcoming Concerns

Questions for the Employer

We've provided many resources previously on what questions you may expect to be asked in an interview, and how you should answer them. But equally important is what you ask of your interviewer. ADVANCE recently consulted two recruitment experts to find out which questions a job applicant should pose.  Why is the Position Open?

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