About Satori World Medical

With the rising cost of health care within the United States quite apparent, Satori® World Medical offers people an alternative approach to arranging medical treatment. The company, headquartered in San Diego, California, and led by President and CEO Steven Lash, relies on a global network of hospitals to help reduce the cost of health care for individuals, insurers, employers, and financial sponsors. Through its Quality Assurance Program™, Satori World Medical seeks out the finest facilities around the world to minimize the economic burden on patients. The network offers medical services in Thailand, India, Costa Rica, Mexico, Singapore, Canada, and several other countries. With its approach, the company continues to serve as a leader in the globalization of health care. As medical and technological improvements are made throughout the world, many countries can offer advanced medical care without an inflated price. Satori World Medical takes advantage of this reality through its Health & Shared Wealth Program™. The company boasts a savings of 40-80% on surgical procedures compared to traditional domestic options. The cost includes airfare, hospital and physician fees, hotel accommodations, foreign ground transportation, and a personal accident insurance policy for the patient and a companion. Employers can share these savings with their employee (the patient) through options such as depositing a portion of the savings into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or providing meal per diems while the patient is traveling for surgery. Utilizing an HRA allows for reimbursement to an employee for qualified medical expenses and can be compatible with a qualified Health Savings Account or other model. In addition to cost savings, Satori World Medical strives to provide comprehensive customer service. Through the use of technology and highly trained staff, the firm offers patients an uncomplicated route for scheduling and receiving treatment. After a patient registers via its website or calls, a Nurse Patient Advocate from Satori will make contact to discuss the entire medical treatment process. Next, a Travel Care Coordinator will arrange all logistics of travel and the procedure. Once the date has arrived, patients will be greeted at the airport, escorted to the hotel, and checked in to the hospital the following day. Finally, once the procedure is completed and travel is authorized, patients will return home and consult with their local physician.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Video games for the elderly





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 Recommending video games for aging individuals may turn out to be a good idea.

With the increasing popularity of smart phones these days, it seems that more and more people are adding gaming to the types of activities that they do to pass time. It isn’t just for computer-savvy people anymore as various types of games, both simple and complex, are now easily available for their gadget of choice.

Previously, aging individuals were advised to keep themselves occupied by doing activities that stimulate their mind. This may involve learning a new skill or engaging in moderate physical activity to slow mental decline.



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For years, researchers have been doing various types of studies on the effects of video games to the player’s cognitive functions. One recent study found that the requirement for quick-thinking in many video games might be more helpful than the type of thinking done for crossword puzzles in slowing or reversing decline in mental functions that come with aging.

The study also adds another dimension to what is currently known about video games and preventing mental decline in adults. Previous studies used brain-teaser games that required deeper intellectual thought to test for the benefits of video games to a person’s brain. With the results of this study, there is now data to prove that other types of games can also benefit adults and help them counter the effects of aging to their cognitive skills.



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Satori World Medical is the world’s first global healthcare network and service provider. Find more articles on medical research at www.satoriworldmed.com.
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