Enchanted Sunshine Palace, Assistant Living Home

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Early detection is key for both diagnosis and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

"Together we can make a difference." 💜

11/12/2025

Cardiac Medications 💊❤️

This visual neatly organizes three of the most essential cardiac drug classes: Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), Beta Blockers (BBs), and ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs) — each playing a unique role in keeping the heart’s rhythm and pressure in check.

🔹 Calcium Channel Blockers (Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil)
Think of these as the “muscle relaxers” for your heart and vessels. They work by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels, helping blood flow more easily — perfect for hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias.
⚠️ Side effects: Constipation, headache, and peripheral edema.
💡 Nursing note: Avoid grapefruit juice (it boosts drug levels dangerously!) and remind patients about good oral hygiene — these drugs can cause gingival hyperplasia.

🔸 Beta Blockers (Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol)
These are your heart’s “brakes.” They slow down heart rate and decrease the force of contraction — ideal for hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
⚠️ Side effects: Bradycardia, fatigue, and bronchospasm.
💡 Nursing note: Always monitor heart rate and blood pressure before giving the dose. In diabetic patients, beta blockers can mask hypoglycemia symptoms — teach them to monitor glucose closely!

🟡 ACE Inhibitors (Lisinopril, Enalapril, Ramipril)
These drugs are the “protectors” — they block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and easing the heart’s workload. Commonly used for hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
⚠️ Side effects: Dry cough, angioedema, and hyperkalemia.
💡 Nursing note: Check renal function and potassium levels, especially when starting or adjusting doses. Strictly avoid in pregnancy — these can cause fetal harm.

💬 In short:

CCBs = relax the heart and vessels 🫀

BBs = slow the heart 💓

ACEIs = protect the heart and kidneys 💧

Disclaimer: Image Credit to the Rightful Owner.

09/22/2025

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09/06/2025

This is how I am sometimes. But my patients are happy to have company. 😂😂😂

06/23/2025

PLEASE stay hydrated!!!

04/01/2025

Good afternoon

01/18/2025

Please check on our elderly.

Extreme weather is increasing nationwide, and our older adults are at greater risk during these emergencies. Make emergency plans today and check in on your loved ones to ensure everyone is prepared for inclement weather.

https://www.caring.com/resources/older-adults-risk-preparation-for-extreme-weather-events/

01/18/2025

This is the main reason the 1st thing I do when entering a residence room is open the blinds. After introducing myself. It helps a lot with depression and sunlight helps with healing.
I've always said, if I'm in a nursing home or wherever I'm at to please open my curtains for me. If you do nothing else, open my blinds.